A Targeted Solution
IM•Echo provides network administrators with an efficient means to capture, block and allow IM usage in their network. The module enables administrators to control IM traffic based on an approved list of contacts. IM•Echo allows you to manage:

AOL's Instant Messenger	ICQ Instant Messenger
MSN & Windows Messenger Services	Web-Chat Rooms
Yahoo! Messenger	IRC Chat Rooms

IM•Echo's Quick Link™ feature restores the text of incoming and outgoing Chat and IM items, allowing you to maintain a history of all activity for review.

Enterprise-Enabled
IM•Echo was designed with the enterprise in mind. The IM•Echo Report Manager consists of informative reports that can be customized for your existing Domain users and groups. Based on Crystal® technology, the Pearl Echo Report Manager allows users to run reports interactively or to schedule reports to be automatically generated and distributed. For larger data handling needs, IM•Echo easily integrates with MS SQL Server. If your organization includes a server-centric computing environment, keep in mind that IM•Echo is the only chat and IM management software that is certified and fully functional in a Citrix® MetaFrame® & Microsoft Terminal Services environment. IM•Echo also supports GPO for automatic and secure software deployment.

Grows with your Business
IM•Echo is packed with features for the large enterprise but remains based upon the core needs of your growing business. Features like automated deployment, an intuitive standards-based administration console, server-optional setup and self-administering workstation agents allow IM•Echo to meet the needs of any size organization.

Protects
IM•Echo features a keyword blocking option which helps safeguard against the dissemination of personal or confidential information. Pearl Echo acts as the enforcement behind your organization's Acceptable Use Policy. All communications can be archived for rapid retrieval, protecting organizations from laws suits related to false termination, discrimination-based claims and regulation compliance.

Secures
IM•Echo provides a secure installation option to protect against unauthorized circumvention. IM•Echo is so efficient that users notice no degradation of access speeds and detect no obvious process or files on their workstations.

Controls
IM•Echo provides administrator-defined Allow and Block lists for instances where user IM access needs to be limited. IM•Echo also allows you to set various IM access profiles based on time of day - perfect when you need to provide some flexibility for your day-extenders.

Provides Complete Flexibility
Managed users can be connected to your local area network, wide area network, or be completely detached from your private network. IM•Echo runs as an independent service eliminating reliance on legacy proxy servers or integration issues with firewalls or multiple subnets. IM•Echo's architecture scales well and allows you to monitor any form of Internet connection (wireless, dial-up, DSL, cable, FIOS, T-1, etc.). IM•Echo manages Internet access by Windows user and group names. Administration is streamlined by optionally integrating into your Windows Domain or Stand-alone server structure. Unlimited access Profiles can be created to provide varying levels of management for your existing Directory users and groups.