Chris Gilmer , Wednesday, February 15th, 2006

Microsoft introduced its Office Communicator 2005 at 3GSM in Barcelona. The product is basically integrated voice, video, telephony client software made for wireless and handheld devices.

The interface is based on the Office Communicator 2005 desktop client, with the mobile version providing integrated and seamless communication across all messaging, web video conferencing, voip, and IM.

The software is designed to work off of the LIVE Communications Server to provide the seamless voice and data communications. The software can also be used to create and manage IM presences over a WiFi Network, as well as provide a WiFi bridge to users working via a hotspot or home network.

The mobile version can be set to engage IM group chats from handheld devices.

Communicator Mobile is expected to be available for download for LCS customers within 60 days.