XMPP – The Potential Heartbeat of Global-Scale Pervasive Computing. Dr. Daniel Schuster will give a talk on Thursday, July 18th at 4:30 pm in Informatik-Zentrum, AH I about how XMPP can connect diverse devices and enable new applications like augmented reality gaming, remote robot control via mobile devices, and distributing user interfaces across multiple screens. The ACIS group at RWTH Aachen University also offers student research opportunities in these and other related areas.