Bopup Communication Server [for PC]

Today you get Bopup Instant Messaging Suite for free. There are three parts to Bopup Instant Messaging Suite: Communication Server, Messenger, and Observer. Bopup Communication Server is installed on the computer or server that you want to use as your main node; this is the computer or server that all your other computers will connect to. Bopup Messenger and Bopup Observer are installed on the computers which you want to use instant messaging on; these computers connect to the computer or server that has Bopup Communication Server installed. The difference between Messenger and Observer is, Messenger is a full instant messaging program that can send and receive messages and files while Observer only receives messages and files.

Bopup Communication Server is an instant messaging server for private IM, internal chat and secure collaboration over home, corporate, and business networks. It provides Active Directory support and integration, message and file archiving, offline messaging and document distribution with a strong encryption of transmitted data. The server offers various authentication modes to accept user connections, manages user groups from a single place, supports and handles easy and very effective distribution of documents and important events from the IM server to employees and users.

Since the communication server is designed for business and enterprise-level environments it is intended to install and organize a private and internal chat system and real-time communication platform for companies with no outside access too. Bopup Communication Server is easy and fast to set up which takes about few minutes to get completed. It comes with embedded SQL server to host it’s database or can be installed using an existing MS SQL Server software.

The communication server includes a built-in functionality to upgrade IM client software with uploading new versions of the messengers on the server. End-user messaging applications can be also distributed and deployed with pre-installed settings and options that reduces an overall time of software setup. And the IM client branding feature lets upload company’s image, logotype on the communication server and show it in the messengers interface. It is highly important for companies and organizations that want to get their messaging software in an unique corporate style. In addition to Windows/Android IM clients the server also supports custom instant messengers and applications that are built using IM Client SDK (Software Development Kit) which provides components, libraries and programmer documentation.

Key features:

* Secure and Private Communication
All transmitted messages and files are encrypted with strong encryption algorithms based on the Diffie-Hellman key exchange and CAST-128 algorithms. That is the first and primary way to make corporate and business IM safe and secure.

* Authentication Modes
The server supports various modes to authenticate and authorize connected users. Choose the best way for your corporate and business infrastructure from the available authentication modes: Simple, Windows Authentication (SSPI) and Private login/password.

* Messaging Groups
The centralized management of user groups makes it possible to organize a flexible IM structure with a list of assigned groups and send/receive-only permissions set for each user.

* User Presence Status
Online statuses allow users to see the current status of each user in their Contact List, i.e. Online, Away, Offline/Not available and control their own status.

* Contact List Access
Users can organize personal Contact Lists and access them from any workplace and location. Users are informed if there are new contacts available on the IM server and if they can be added to their Contact Lists.

* Offline File Transfer and Urgent Messaging
Enable message exchange and file transfer even if some users are currently not available. Offline messages and files are automatically delivered by the IM server to the recipient when the latter goes online. Send urgent messages for high-priority tasks and notifications.

* File Distribution
Easy, managed and secure distributing files and directories to client workstations. Important documents can be assigned and delivered to users from the server in a fully automated mode with a set of advanced flags.

* Terminal Server Support
The client software fully supports the Terminal Server, Citrix environments and the Windows XP Fast User Switching feature. Users can communicate even if they are connected to the same server via Terminal Client sessions or have open logon sessions on the same computer simultaneously.

* Confirmation Mode
Activate the Confirmation Mode which pops up the client messenger when a message is received and keeps it on top of other windows until the user clicks the Confirm Message button. That is the best way to attract users’ attention.

* Centralized Notification
Send notifications and urgent messages and keep users updated on any events and information. These messages are automatically delivered by the server at the scheduled time at the specified intervals.

* Message and Transfer Logging & Archiving
Browse, search and view the entire message and file transfer archives. Save and print information for any period and for any person.

* Instant IM Client Updates
The messaging clients can be instantly updated from the central IM server. This feature allows to keep IM client versions up-to-date and deploy new software updates and patches in a completely automated way without having to manually install it on all user computers.

* Active Directory (LDAP) Support
Import user accounts from a global catalog and create the local users database on the server within a few seconds. Import accounts by choosing different criterias: by Organizational Units (OU) or by Groups. The server also provides integration options with a directory and can search and import accounts “on-the-fly” when new users connect.

* Access from a Command Line Interface
Control the communication server and send messages directly from a command line interface. Send scheduled and instant messages to users and groups from third-party applications, scripts or batch files.

* Fast to Deploy and Easy to Use
Neither experience nor special skills are needed for installing the server. Just go through the steps of the Setup Wizard and get your IM system running in a few minutes.