SIMPLE

In Computing, SIMPLE (Session Initiation Protocol for Instant Messaging and Presence Leveraging Extensions) is an instant messaging (IM) protocol. In contrast to the vast majority of IM software deployed today, SIMPLE is an open standard.

SIMPLE applies the Session Initiation Protocol to the problems of:

Registering for Presence Information and receiving notifications when such events occur, for example when a user logs-in or comes back from lunch.

Managing a session of real-time messages between two or more participants.

SIMPLE is currently ( .

SIMPLE is not the only IM protocol being developed within the IETF. Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol, based on the Jabber technology, is a competitor.

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*[http://www.alcatel.com/publications/abstract.jhtmlrepositoryItem=tcm%3A172-220961635 Rich Presence - A New User Communications Experience ] Technology White Paper