The Sonork Instant Messaging Server software allows companies to create and control their own (instant) messaging system. It provides a highly effective and efficient platform for professional and secure workgroup collaboration on the Intranet. It can also be used as a secure virtual private instant messaging and collaboration network using Internet infrastructure.

The server supports up to 50.000 concurrently connected users, SOCKS, encryption up to 1024bit, has central administration, and connects to MS Access or any ODBC-compliant SQL databases like MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Informix and Sybase. User information and settings are stored centrally and can be retrieved from anywhere in the world.

Sonork features an HTTP engine for web-to-Sonork messaging and full Network Address Translation and SOCKS support for complex networks.

The download already includes the client software which will be prepared during the installation routine. The download also includes a comprehensive server manual in HTML format.

The Sonork Client is small, fast, stable, secure and highly customizable. It has a host of innovative features like encryption, reply and query mode, full message history, HTML templates, Selective Visibility, dual Internet/Intranet mode, up to 10 group levels, broadcasting, NetMeeting compatibility, and is free of advertising.

Sonork's plugin API allows developers to add IM services to their own products or add customized IM modules to the messenger. Our Intranet and VPN Client/Server Software is listed separately in this library.

The Sonork Instant Messaging Server is free of charge for small networks up to 5 users. For larger networks very favourable licensing terms apply.