Abstract: A server routes one's incoming messages to his/her communication devices according to his/her routing preferences, and modifies the messages as needed. For example, the server can route an incoming page to one's email account and, if necessary, modify the page so that it is compatible with the email client. Thus, the server enables a number of diverse features such as: selection of routing topology (direct or indirect), translation of network restrictions, conditioning a synchronous communication for reception by an asynchronous device, message encryption, and callback or “buddy list” services.

Abstract: A server routes one's incoming messages to his/her communication devices according to his/her routing preferences, and modifies the messages as needed. For example, the server can route an incoming page to one's email account and, if necessary, modify the page so that it is compatible with the email client. Thus, the server enables a number of diverse features such as: selection of routing topology (direct or indirect), translation of network restrictions, conditioning a synchronous communication for reception by an asynchronous device, message encryption, and callback or “buddy list” services.

Abstract: A system and method for integrating calendaring and reservation processes are provided. A user obtains an appointment request. A personal information management application determines whether one or more reservations, including travel reservations, are needed as part of the appointment. Accordingly, the user can accept the appointment request and make the appropriate reservation as a single transaction.

Abstract: A method and system for facilitating the transfer of funds with a telephonic identifier are provided. A payor accesses a funding manager server utilizing a first identifier. The payor funds an account associated with the payor. Contemporaneously or subsequently, the payor designates an amount to transfer to a payee account associated with a second telephone number identifier. If the second telephone number corresponds to an active account in the funding system, the funding system transfers the funds to the payee account and notifies the payee via the telephone number. If the second telephone number does not correspond to an active account, the funding manager server obtains payee information utilizing a reverse look up and creates a payee account associated with the payee telephone number. The funding system transfers the designated funds to the payee account and notifies the payee how to retrieve the funds via the payee telephone number.

Abstract: A personal desktop portal brings together in a single view a user's PDP contacts, MSN messenger contacts, Outlook contacts, Outlook Express contacts, and other messaging and user contacts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method that allows the user to compose a message that is addressed and sent to a variety of destinations, including: personal desktop portal (PDP) users, instant messaging users, e-mail addresses, cell phones, pagers, and the like.