Last modified: Thursday, January 23, 2003
Short for Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for Instant Messaging and Presence Leveraging Extensions, an application of the SIP protocol for server-to-server and client-to-server interoperability in instant messaging. SIMPLE is a step in bringing standardization to instant messaging.
A Lack of SIMPLE Pleasures This 2002 article from InstantMessagingPlanet examines some of the obstacles SIMPLE has been up against in trying to become a standard. Instant Messaging Planet Complete coverage of the business opportunities emerging from IM including case studies, security updates, and infrastructure issues.	Related Categories Chat Client/Server Computing Internet Protocols Related Terms instant messaging interoperability presence SIP XMPP Shopping SIMPLE Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Pets 802 Store Offers Shoes 3400 Store Offers Sport and Outdoor 24593 Store Offers Clothing 19984 Store Offers Furniture 30316 Store Offers