WebEx Delivers Co-Browsing Capabilities to the Millions of Yahoo Instant Messaging Users
Released on: September 13, 2007, 4:06 am
Press Release Author: Pushpa Chauhan
Industry: Internet & Online
Press Release Summary: WebEx, the leading provider of on-demand applications for
collaborative business on the web provides a WebEx plug-in for Yahoo
Messenger.
With a click of the mouse, the WebEx branded plug-in enables instant messaging (IM)
users to “co-browse” and view a website together via the popular IM client.
Press Release Body: No longer will users have to email or IM web links back and
forth. The free plug-in provides end-users with the ability to simultaneously view
and collaborate on web searches – perfect for online shopping, party planning and
picture viewing.
The new WebEx co-browsing plug-in can be easily accessed from the Plug-in Picker
within the Yahoo!
Messenger client or downloaded at www.webex.com/go/yahoo
”WebEx is always looking for new ways to enable people to collaborate and embrace
the Web 2.0 revolution. With the WebEx co-browsing plug-in, we are extending that
reach beyond meetings and training into the everyday instant
messaging session,”
said Kiran Datar, MD, WebEx Communications India. “The addition expands Yahoo
Messenger’s selection of customizable conversation plug-ins, while introducing a new
user base to the WebEx brand and on-demand collaboration solutions.”
With the introduction of plug-ins, Yahoo! Messenger opened up its platform for
third party developers to create add-on applications to further personalize the
end-user’s experience. WebEx developed the co-browsing plug-in to enable Yahoo!
Messengers’ tens of millions of users worldwide to easily interact during their
live web searches and collaborate in real time
WebEx provides on-demand collaboration applications to individuals, small businesses
and enterprise organizations. WebEx applications combine both synchronous and
asynchronous collaboration capabilities and allow businesses to leverage the web as
an efficient channel for collaborative interaction with customers, partners and
co-workers. WebEx recently announced WebEx Connect the first on-demand platform
designed to enable developers and customers to create collaborative business
\"mashup\" solutions from web-based, on-premises and desktop applications.
About WebEx
With 2.3 million registered users, WebEx, now part of Cisco, is the global leader in
on-demand applications for collaborative business on the web. These applications
enhance high-touch business processes, such as sales and training, with efficient
web-touch interactions. As an on-demand provider, WebEx is able to facilitate both
internal and external collaboration. WebEx delivers its range of applications over
the WebEx MediaTone Network, a global network specifically designed for the secure
delivery of on-demand applications. WebEx applications support multipoint video
conferencing, web conferencing, telework and application remote control. WebEx is
the leading providers of Audio and Video Conferencing, Web Casting, and Web
Conferencing in India. WebEx India has the largest market share of 69% and a list
comprising of over 1700 satisfied customers from India’s top companies. WebEx
Communications India is currently headquartered in Bangalore.
Audio Conferencing is a flagship service and WebEx provides end-to-end services in
this segment. They are pioneers in audio conferencing and have created the market
for this segment in India. Visit www.webex.co.in for more information.
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