Like most modern IM clients, Spark supports SSL/TLS encryption, and additionally provides an option to use Off-the-Record Messaging for end-to-end encryption. Other features include shortcuts to access recent and favorite contacts, and Spark supports ad hoc and regular group chats. It has a tabbed interface for managing conversations, a quick and full history, and a robust search inside the contacts window, which is designed for organizations with many units and employees. Spark is based on a popular open-source Smack API library, also developed by Ignite Realtime.

Later, it was open-sourced and donated to the Ignite Realtime community, along with Openfire, for further improvement and development. You will never IM yourself.Previously known as Jive Communicator, it was designed by Jive Software with business usage in mind, with a lightweight graphical design and simplistic user interface. How come I don't see myself? The roster list is intended to see your peers and to see their status. Essentially this is a tool to aid you in communication with your coworkers. Do I need to stop using Yahoo, MSN, AIM or Google Talk? We are not requesting anyone to stop using what works for you. Also, Spark has SSL encryption which prevents eaves dropping from unauthorized people. Everyone is already on your roster list and organized by their branch or department. With the PLS IM service, everyone who has a PLS account also has an IM account and the passwords are integrated. You must either know the user or use our out-of-date directory that relies on feedback of our staff to update. Why would I want to use this? The main problem with public networks is managing accounts and finding other users. I already have Yahoo, Skype, SMS or Google Talk. Who do I ask to get Spark Installed? Please contact the Technology Department to install spark on your computer if it was not pre-installed. Start or join a conference or chat room.Everyone in the system should be on your roster list and organized into groups. Use your PLS account (the part before and password to login. When using Spark type '' without the quotes into the 'Domain' field. How do I login with Spark? You can launch spark from the desktop or start menu.

What is Spark? Spark is an instant messaging client.

Spark messenger service