Abstract: A method for facilitating communication in a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) environment is provided that includes receiving, by a first endpoint, dialog and presence information associated with a second endpoint. The first and second endpoints are operable to conduct a SIP communication system. The method also includes identifying the dialog and presence information associated with the second endpoint.

Abstract: A method for facilitating a data session in an initiation protocol (SIP) environment is provided that includes receiving a solicitation for participation in a SIP communication session that involves a first endpoint and a second endpoint. The method also includes identifying an identity trait associated with the first endpoint. In more particular embodiments, various alternative methods may include generating a network search associated with the first endpoint that is seeking to contact the second endpoint in order to conduct the SIP communication session. The results of the network search may be displayed for the second endpoint.

Abstract: A method for communicating data in a session initiation protocol (SIP) environment is provided that includes initiating a SIP communication session that involves a first endpoint and a second endpoint. The method also includes identifying a portion of data that resides in a network and communicating the data to the second endpoint. In more particular embodiments, the method may further include identifying a uniform resource locator that includes the data and directing the second endpoint to the uniform resource locator.