We are currently researching the automation efforts currently underway with Retail IM. So far, indications are that team is developing a PuppetMaster agent and driver which will be used to excercise the imservice layer and not focus on UI testing. This is fortuitous since it dovetails nicely with the BBJAM test automation from the EIM test team. This should ensure a high level of test coverage on both fronts. In the (near) future, we should co-ordinate more frequently and decide on an overall test architecture and the corresponding chain of responsibility.