Abstract: The present invention provides for a system and method for sharing user event information (such as, and without limitation, presence on a network) among mobile (wireless) devices and those connected to fixed IP networks such as the Internet. In accordance with embodiments of the invention, the system and method support instant messaging between wireless devices and fixed IP network devices and between wireless devices and other wireless devices. The term wireless device is used broadly to include cell phones, laptop computers with wireless modems, wireless PDAs, and any other remote wireless devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a system and method for sharing user event information (such as, and without limitation, presence on a network) among mobile (wireless) devices and those connected to fixed IP networks such as the Internet. In accordance with embodiments of the invention, the system and method support instant messaging between wireless devices and fixed IP network devices and between wireless devices and other wireless devices. The term wireless device is used broadly to include cell phones, laptop computers with wireless modems, wireless PDAs, and any other remote wireless devices.

Abstract: Graphical views of data are provided on a near real time basis. Providing graphical representations of estimated resource utilization calculations on a near real time basis for review by the subscriber is very useful because it avoids the problem of not being able to make useful sense of a true real time utilization display due the bursty nature of such data streams. The near real time display is also advantageous over the conventional database formats that do not provide data on a timely basis and that place a substantial search and processing burden on the subscriber seeking to view the data. A display is provided in near real time that is based on statistical analysis of an appropriate time sample and that is then promptly provided for viewing remotely.