Instant Messaging is a powerful communication tool that is gaining acceptance at the corporate level due to low cost and productivity benefits. However, IM is often seen as the next frontier for viruses, malware and other malicious activity. According to recent surveys, only one of four companies are actively managing and securing their Instant Messaging environment. Postini’s Perimeter Manager for IM has the ability to block file transfers from IM clients and apply filters based on message content. It also provides a secure solution that eliminates the need for expensive hardware appliances, additional servers, client software and labor intensive maintenance. Protection is currently available for Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, Windows Messenger, AOL IM and Google Talk among others. Try Postini’s Perimeter Manager for IM on a trial basis to see if it is a good fit for you and your organization.