What are instant messaging APIs?

The Connect service uses APIs to allow users to send instant messages in a secure, mobile messaging application that is built on BlackBerry Dynamics. The BlackBerry Connect app connects to the organization's instant messaging server and communicates through the BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Server instance. The instant messaging APIs consist of the following methods:

Persistent chat group discussion APIs allow BlackBerry Connect app users to create topic-based discussion rooms, referred to as "chat rooms" and "rooms" by Microsoft, and participate in group discussions. The persistent chat APIs consist of the following methods and notifications: