AOl’s betting everything on the power if its IM, AIM, says this story. Triton, the code-name for the next iteration of AIM that will replace version 5.9, entered beta testing in April.
But Triton’s importance at AOL does not just lie in its messaging capabilities…With 43 million monthly active AIM users, the service has become the central focus of AOL’s new ad-supported strategy. Triton will be woven into the majority of AOL’s Web properties upon its official launch this winter.
The next-generation AIM client was built on a modular platform, which will enable AOL to easily tack on additional features over time. Initially, Triton will focus on the core elements: text, voice and video instant messaging. But modules will extend the client with thumbnail views of a user’s inbox, streaming video content and more, according to the story.
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