Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus including a first processing module that is configured to provide data, a network services module, an instant messaging module including a streaming module integrated in the instant messaging module, and an instant messaging controller. The instant messaging module is configured to support execution of a first instant messaging client. The streaming module is configured to process the data to generate processed data and to send the processed data to the network services module in response to the instant messaging controller. The instant messaging controller is configured to control the instant messaging module. The first instant messaging client is configured to log on to an instant messaging service, log off from the instant messaging service, exchange information with the instant messaging service, and transmit the processed data via the instant messaging service.