Track: Programmable Real-Time Networks |
Messaging in Contemporary Networks |
Asynchronous messaging continues to be one of the most preferred forms of communication, not only between two or more people, but between applications and people. Person to person (P2P) messaging dominates the space, whether that is using device specific messaging services (Apple iMessage and Google RCS), application specific services (WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, SnapChat, WeChat, etc.), or standards-based traditional services like SMS and MMS. In addition, application to person (A2P) services are also growing, with natural language interactions with bots that allow people to do things like check reservations, order plane tickets, and the interactions. A2P is available in some form via all messaging services. This talk with discuss the current status of messaging in the industry, how messaging continues to expand, and the challenges that messaging continues to face. |
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