what is jabber

Jabber is a unified communication software solution designed to facilitate the collaboration and communication needs of any business. It is a messaging service based on XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol) . Jabber allows users to work outside the office while simultaneously unifying their communications with their colleagues. With Jabber, users can instant message, place voice and video calls, share their desktop, and more. Cisco Jabber is a popular implementation of Jabber that delivers instant messaging, voice and video calls, voice messaging, desktop sharing, conferencing, and presence. The service is designed to help users find the right people, see whether and how they’re available, and collaborate more effectively. Jabber.org is the original messaging service based on XMPP and has been continuously offered for free since 1999.