Microsoft releases “Greenwich” beta

For those wanting something a little more secure than AOL Instant Messenger for their real-time collaboration needs, “Greenwich” – Microsoft’s enterprise IM and collaboration server – is now available in beta form:

With presence in mind, Greenwich offers companies instant messaging functionality that includes data collaboration, PC-to-PC voice and video and integration with the company’s MSN Messenger Connect for Enterprises service. The Connect service provides authentication and management for business-to-consumer instant messaging.