Article discussing VoIP in 2007, moving from simply saving money on communications to improving productivity. More

Vontoo released its 2007 forecast for automated voice messaging, predicting tighter regulation of calls and growing acceptance of the medium by both marketers and consumers. More

M2M Holdings announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire KNOVA Software, a provider of intelligent customer experience applications, for approximately $47 million. The transaction is expected to close in 1Q2007. More

Article discussing Parlano’s MindAlign persistent group chat tool as an enterprise-ready alternative wikis and blogs. More

Pivot Solutions announced version 3.4 of IMTRADER, its instant messaging network and trading tool for brokers and fund managers. Key enhancements: trade international equities via IM, sweep pools for hidden liquidity by clicking on an IM buddy ID, and track and manage message blasts, among others. More

Article discussing ways to keep IM systems secure. More

Interactive Networks released Instan-t Express, its web-based IM client developed using AJAX technologies. Offers the basic features currently found in any IM client along with interoperability with MSN, AIM, ICQ & Yahoo Messenger. Available immediately in a beta version. More

AIIM will present Enabling Information Sharing with ECM on Jan 11, 2007 at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. Paul Garrett, Special Assistant to the CIO, U.S. Department of Justice, will discuss how enterprise content management plays a significant role in keeping over 18,000 law enforcement agencies connected and informed. More

IT Security released “Internet Security Trends for 2007,” its white paper. Key topics: Technological Innovation by Criminals: Money and Mayhem, Trends, Investigative Report, and Winning the Fight with Best Practices. Available immediately. More

IT Security released “Intrusion Detection System Essentials,” its compilation of three documents covering the latest developments in the market and comparing leading vendors. Documents: “Top 5 Reasons You Need an IDS,” “Intrusion Detection Buyer’s Guide” and “Comparison of Leading IDS Systems.” Available immediately. More

Kaspersky released version 5.6 of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Microsoft ISA Server 2004/2006 Standard Edition. Provides antivirus protection for files transferred using the HTTP and FTP protocols via Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server. Available immediately. More

Alt-N Technologies announced SecurityPlus for MDaemon, its antivirus and anti-spam solution. Integrates anti-virus protection from Kaspersky Lab and Recurrent Pattern Detection for Anti-Spam and Zero-Hour Virus Outbreak Protection from Commtouch into a single email security solution. More

Commtouch released “2006 Spam Trends Report: Year of the Zombies.” Key highlights: zombies have spread to all geographies, spam level soared 30% in 2006, and zombie activity accounts for 85% of the spam circulating the Internet, among others. Available immediately. More

Article discussing the Can-Spam Act, which nears its third anniversary, and how it hasn’t been a deterrent to junk e-mailers. More