LONDON, UK & VANCOUVER, CANADA: CounterPath Corp. announced a distribution agreement with ProVu Communications, a leading Value Added Distributor (VAD) in the UK.
With a previous solutions portfolio focused on VoIP hardware, ProVu has selected CounterPath’s industry-leading Bria softphone clients and Stretto Platform to enable resellers and hosted service providers across the UK to meet the increasing demand for Enterprise OTT unified communications.
Worldwide revenue of enterprise UC applications saw an increase of 31% in 2013(1), presenting a significant opportunity for vendors in the industry.
However, with this opportunity comes the challenge of equipping enterprises with solutions that overcome the licensing, deployment and client management hurdles that arise with the deployment of unified communications, while meeting security standards and bringing consumer functionality into the enterprise.
CounterPath’s Bria UC clients and Stretto Platform enable the rapid build and deployment of flexible enterprise UC solutions which not only empower enterprises to easily manage and configure their UC clients, but offer an unmatched user experience for both IT professionals and end users.
By fully mobilizing voice, video, presence and messaging services, CounterPath Enterprise OTT solutions effectively put the enterprise PBX in users’ pockets.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Jibe Mobile showcases turnkey RCS/joyn communications service
MOUNTAIN VIEW, USA & BERLIN, GERMANY: Jibe Mobile announced that it will showcase Jibe’s cloud-based IP communications services, enabling carriers to provide next generation messaging for their subscribers and friends throughout the world, at Rich Communication 2014.
This year’s event will be held at the Maritim proArte Hotel in Berlin, Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29.
In addition to a demonstration of Jibe’s end-to-end cloud based services, senior director of product marketing Craig Marshall-Nicholls will share with telecom decision makers from around the world why and how Jibe’s RCS/joyn cloud is replacing traditional infrastructure in order for its mobile operator customers to compete with OTTs.
“Jibe’s IP Communications Cloud is enabling Mobile Operators such as Deutsche Telekom in Europe and Sprint in North America to rapidly transition to IP networks with innovative, integrated SMS/MMS-next generation messaging to compete head-on with OTT,” said Amir Sarhangi, CEO Jibe Mobile. “As carriers deploy their IP infrastructure they are now moving to interconnect with each other through Jibe’s RCS Hub.”
Jibe will showcase its end-to-end IP messaging cloud-based services and interconnectivity provided by Jibe’s RCS Hub. Jibe’s platform and messaging client are based on GSMA’s RCS specification, enabling carriers to rapidly launch and interconnect IP services integrated with SMS throughout the world.
Attendees with see how customers use a single service to connect via integrated SMS/MMS-next generation messaging, including video call, text, instant messaging, group messaging, as well as share their favorite photos and videos — on iPhone and Android™- powered smartphones.
This year’s event will be held at the Maritim proArte Hotel in Berlin, Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29.
In addition to a demonstration of Jibe’s end-to-end cloud based services, senior director of product marketing Craig Marshall-Nicholls will share with telecom decision makers from around the world why and how Jibe’s RCS/joyn cloud is replacing traditional infrastructure in order for its mobile operator customers to compete with OTTs.
“Jibe’s IP Communications Cloud is enabling Mobile Operators such as Deutsche Telekom in Europe and Sprint in North America to rapidly transition to IP networks with innovative, integrated SMS/MMS-next generation messaging to compete head-on with OTT,” said Amir Sarhangi, CEO Jibe Mobile. “As carriers deploy their IP infrastructure they are now moving to interconnect with each other through Jibe’s RCS Hub.”
Jibe will showcase its end-to-end IP messaging cloud-based services and interconnectivity provided by Jibe’s RCS Hub. Jibe’s platform and messaging client are based on GSMA’s RCS specification, enabling carriers to rapidly launch and interconnect IP services integrated with SMS throughout the world.
Attendees with see how customers use a single service to connect via integrated SMS/MMS-next generation messaging, including video call, text, instant messaging, group messaging, as well as share their favorite photos and videos — on iPhone and Android™- powered smartphones.
Friday, October 24, 2014
UIC's NFC technology compatible with ApplePay
FREMONT, USA: UIC is pleased to announce that its existing NFC technology is compatible with Apple Pay. UIC's NFC payment readers are currently used in many industries including vending, laundry, EV charge, parking, petroleum, unattended, retail, QSR, mobile, aero service, and many others.
Those systems equipped with UIC's NFC technology can now accept payments from Apple Pay equipped iOS devices, without the need to upgrade hardware.
In addition to Apple Pay, UIC's NFC readers also currently support Visa payWave™, MasterCard PayPass™, American Express ExpressPay™ and Discover D-PAS™. UIC's PCI-PTS and EMV certified PIN Pads and terminals equipped with our NFC technology will also accept Apple Pay, taking advantage of UIC's long standing reputation of providing superior design and high quality products to the payment industry.
The UIC product portfolio for NFC readers also includes bezel payment systems and NFC modules for the OEM/ODM markets.
"Apple Pay combines a simple contactless payment technology with the existing security features of the Apple iOS devices to provide a mobile payment solution for the entire payment industry." – said Albert Li, GM of UIC. "UIC partners that currently support our NFC technology are in position to take advantage of the increase in NFC deployment, which some predict to reach 77 to 90 million within the next five years.
Those systems equipped with UIC's NFC technology can now accept payments from Apple Pay equipped iOS devices, without the need to upgrade hardware.
In addition to Apple Pay, UIC's NFC readers also currently support Visa payWave™, MasterCard PayPass™, American Express ExpressPay™ and Discover D-PAS™. UIC's PCI-PTS and EMV certified PIN Pads and terminals equipped with our NFC technology will also accept Apple Pay, taking advantage of UIC's long standing reputation of providing superior design and high quality products to the payment industry.
The UIC product portfolio for NFC readers also includes bezel payment systems and NFC modules for the OEM/ODM markets.
"Apple Pay combines a simple contactless payment technology with the existing security features of the Apple iOS devices to provide a mobile payment solution for the entire payment industry." – said Albert Li, GM of UIC. "UIC partners that currently support our NFC technology are in position to take advantage of the increase in NFC deployment, which some predict to reach 77 to 90 million within the next five years.
Open Mobile Alliance partners with automotive industry experts
SAN DIEGO, USA: The Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) has announced that they will be moderating a panel at this year’s Telematics West Coast conference; the panel titled ‘The car steps out into the connected world’ will be comprised of industry leaders and moderated by senior OMA representative, Dr. Eshwar Pittampalli.
The panel is set to cover the latest developments and predictions in the In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI) market and give visitors to the conference a detailed insight into whether the content providers, software architects, tier 1s or OEMs will take ownership of the in-car experience as the industry moves further into the connected world.
Panel member Scott Burnell of Ford will be giving visitors an insight into his argument for the need for a single connectivity platform in the auto industry as well as why he thinks the industry’s main quest should be to deliver an in-vehicle experience and not just a range of apps.
“The panel is a great way to discuss the developments in the industry and what is next in the telematics space,” commented Burnell. Furthermore, Zach Brand of NPR will discuss on the panel the growing demand for in-vehicle-infotainment as well as the need for a re-fresh on automobiles as opportunities for the connected car grow and grow.
The panel is set to cover the latest developments and predictions in the In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI) market and give visitors to the conference a detailed insight into whether the content providers, software architects, tier 1s or OEMs will take ownership of the in-car experience as the industry moves further into the connected world.
Panel member Scott Burnell of Ford will be giving visitors an insight into his argument for the need for a single connectivity platform in the auto industry as well as why he thinks the industry’s main quest should be to deliver an in-vehicle experience and not just a range of apps.
“The panel is a great way to discuss the developments in the industry and what is next in the telematics space,” commented Burnell. Furthermore, Zach Brand of NPR will discuss on the panel the growing demand for in-vehicle-infotainment as well as the need for a re-fresh on automobiles as opportunities for the connected car grow and grow.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Aculab ApplianX solution now rated “Avaya Compliant”
MILTON KEYNES, UK: Aculab, a leading provider of telephony products to the global communications market, announced that its ApplianX QSIG-to-SIP gateway is compliant with Avaya Aura Communication Manager 6.2 and Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.3 solutions from Avaya, a global provider of business collaboration and communication software and services.
The ApplianX QSIG-to-SIP gateway helps businesses connect their QSIG-based PBX to the Avaya Aura® Platform, allowing them to expand their communication functionality as their needs grow. The application is now compliance-tested by Avaya for compatibility with Avaya Aura Communication Manager 6.2 and Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.3.
Aculab is a Technology Partner in the Avaya DevConnect program – an initiative to develop, market and sell innovative third-party products that interoperate with Avaya technology and extend the value of a company’s investment in its network.
The ApplianX QSIG-to-SIP gateway helps businesses connect their QSIG-based PBX to the Avaya Aura® Platform, allowing them to expand their communication functionality as their needs grow. The application is now compliance-tested by Avaya for compatibility with Avaya Aura Communication Manager 6.2 and Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.3.
Aculab is a Technology Partner in the Avaya DevConnect program – an initiative to develop, market and sell innovative third-party products that interoperate with Avaya technology and extend the value of a company’s investment in its network.
Telefonica/VIVO and ISPM – building Brazil’s first smart city
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL & LONDON, UK: Telefonica/VIVO, the largest telecommunications service provider in Brazil, and ISPM, a leading vendor of flexible service assurance, orchestration and management software for telecommunications and IT infrastructure, announced the launch of a comprehensive project to turn Águas de São Pedro, a city in the São Paulo region, into the first smart city in the country.
The project has been initiated to coincide with the modernisation of the city’s telecommunications infrastructure. In addition to the provision of high-speed broadband connectivity to citizens and businesses, digital solutions will be designed and delivered to assist in education, health, tourism and public spaces, among other areas.
ISPM, the leader in quality management for digital services, was invited to participate in the project through the delivery of solutions that will manage the quality of the services that will be used in the city. ISPM will provide technical support and maintenance for over 400 remote solutions used across the health and education sectors.
In addition, ISPM will be responsible for service level management of a range of services using its NetVision IoT platform, which will consolidate the Service Assurance of various digital services in a single portal.
The project has been initiated to coincide with the modernisation of the city’s telecommunications infrastructure. In addition to the provision of high-speed broadband connectivity to citizens and businesses, digital solutions will be designed and delivered to assist in education, health, tourism and public spaces, among other areas.
ISPM, the leader in quality management for digital services, was invited to participate in the project through the delivery of solutions that will manage the quality of the services that will be used in the city. ISPM will provide technical support and maintenance for over 400 remote solutions used across the health and education sectors.
In addition, ISPM will be responsible for service level management of a range of services using its NetVision IoT platform, which will consolidate the Service Assurance of various digital services in a single portal.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Starhome Mach’s steering of roaming best solution in market
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND: For the second year running, Starhome Mach’s steering of roaming solution was selected by mobile operators worldwide as the best in the market in an independent survey conducted by Roaming Consulting Co. Ltd (ROCCO). Starhome Mach is the global leader in mobile inter-carrier network and clearing services.
Starhome Mach excelled in the leadership KPIs, including industry expertise and customer orientation, and as the leading roaming enabler. For performance KPIs, Starhome Mach received the highest rankings in customer service, value for money, reliability, and depth of understanding of the roaming business.
“The best judges of a product are its users. To be selected among our competitors is the best endorsement of our product, service, and the value we provide to our customers,” said Guy Reiffer, VP, Marketing and Partnerships at Starhome MACH. “The survey shows what operators worldwide already know – that Starhome Mach offers the best product, affirming our position as a leader in the inter-carrier market, recognizing the value we add to operators and their customers, who are looking for excellent user experience and lower costs.”
Starhome Mach excelled in the leadership KPIs, including industry expertise and customer orientation, and as the leading roaming enabler. For performance KPIs, Starhome Mach received the highest rankings in customer service, value for money, reliability, and depth of understanding of the roaming business.
“The best judges of a product are its users. To be selected among our competitors is the best endorsement of our product, service, and the value we provide to our customers,” said Guy Reiffer, VP, Marketing and Partnerships at Starhome MACH. “The survey shows what operators worldwide already know – that Starhome Mach offers the best product, affirming our position as a leader in the inter-carrier market, recognizing the value we add to operators and their customers, who are looking for excellent user experience and lower costs.”
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