Plus: Sigaba unleashes better authentication in e-mail app.Microsoft has been awarded a patent for a feature in instant messaging that alerts a user when the person they are communicating with is inputting a message. The feature is present in instant-messaging services from Yahoo and AOL.Microsoft’s patent could give the company a leg up in the instant-messaging market if it can enforce the patent and edge out competitors by exclusively offering the feature.Office Live Communications Server 2003 is due to hit the market soon, while MSN Messenger claims more than 100 million users. Secure messaging vendor Sigaba last week released Version 4.0 of Sigaba Secure E-mail. The software is highlighted by support for federated authentication and a lineup of authentication adapters including support for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, Novell eDirectory, Microsoft Active Directory, Kerberos, RADIUS, NT4 LAN Manager and Lotus Domino.Version 4.0 pricing starts at $50,000, which includes the Sigaba Gateway, Key and Authentication Services. Related content news Cisco CCNA and AWS cloud networking rank among highest paying IT certifications Cloud expertise and security know-how remain critical in building today’s networks, and these skills pay top dollar, according to Skillsoft’s annual ranking of the most valuable IT certifications. Demand for talent continues to outweigh s By Denise Dubie Nov 30, 2023 7 mins Certifications Certifications Certifications news Mainframe modernization gets a boost from Kyndryl, AWS collaboration Kyndryl and AWS have expanded their partnership to help enterprise customers simplify and accelerate their mainframe modernization initiatives. By Michael Cooney Nov 30, 2023 4 mins Mainframes Cloud Computing Data Center news AWS and Nvidia partner on Project Ceiba, a GPU-powered AI supercomputer The companies are extending their AI partnership, and one key initiative is a supercomputer that will be integrated with AWS services and used by Nvidia’s own R&D teams. By Andy Patrizio Nov 30, 2023 3 mins CPUs and Processors Generative AI Supercomputers news VMware stung by defections and layoffs after Broadcom close Layoffs and executive departures are expected after an acquisition, but there's also concern about VMware customer retention. By Andy Patrizio Nov 30, 2023 3 mins Virtualization Data Center Industry Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe