CounterPath Sets New Standard in VoIP and Video over IP with Release of eyeBeam 1.5
15 March 2006 - 12:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Introduces new version of leading SIP softphone to enable increased
flexibility for Service Providers and enhanced user experience for
subscribers SPRING VON, SAN JOSE, CA, March 14
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CounterPath(TM) Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:
CTPS), a leader in Voice over IP (VoIP) communications software,
has introduced a new version of eyeBeam(TM), its SIP-based video
softphone. eyeBeam 1.5, which supports voice, video and instant
messaging, includes several new features that enhance the overall
softphone user experience, as well as new network management,
platform support and security capabilities for Service Providers.
eyeBeam 1.5 features new inherent technology and design
capabilities. The softphone now supports superior video and audio
codecs such as H.264 and Broadcom's BV32. It also includes new
Quality of Service (QoS) and security capabilities that are built
into the core application. These include the ability to
automatically prioritize packets during both video and voice calls
to ensure the end user experience is better than ever, and new
security features such as signalling encryption via Transport Layer
Security (TLS) as well as message authentication and
confidentiality via Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP)
streams to secure the voice and video connections. To enhance the
softphone user experience, eyeBeam 1.5 features "zero- touch"
configuration for audio and video devices, such as headsets or web
cams, enabling automatic configuration each time eyeBeam is started
and whenever devices are changed. This reduces hassles for
softphone users, while also decreasing the number of customer
support calls for Service Providers. Additionally, eyeBeam 1.5
includes an enhanced contacts manager with Microsoft(R) Outlook(R)
support and importing/exporting capabilities, which integrates with
the presence capabilities already available with eyeBeam. For the
benefit of both enterprise and Service Provider customers,
CounterPath has added enhanced performance management capabilities
to eyeBeam. These allow enterprises and Service Providers to
monitor voice quality in real-time, and create and manage VoIP
quality reports for their subscribers. Furthermore, eyeBeam 1.5
includes additional features such as advertising display support
and API improvements that allow for seamless integration of
multiple handset and headset devices, resulting in a richer user
voice and video experience all the while ensuring the delivery of
maximum communication quality at low data rates. "Our goal is to
provide the best softphone experience, regardless of device or
application," said Mark Bruk, CEO of CounterPath. "With this new
version of eyeBeam, we have not only proven our dedication to the
evolving requirements of both softphone users and Service
Providers, but have also raised the bar for voice and video over
IP." eyeBeam 1.5 is currently available in Windows. Mac, Linux and
Pocket PC versions will be available in Q2 2006. About CounterPath
Solutions CounterPath(TM) Solutions, Inc., formerly Xten Networks,
Inc., is a developer of award-winning, high-quality, carrier-grade
VoIP (Voice over IP) and Video over IP SIP softphones for service
providers, cable operators, Internet telephony service providers,
IP PBX manufacturers and OEMs. CounterPath's SIP softphones are
available either pre-configured or as a software development kit
(SDK), and provide VoIP (Voice over IP), Video over IP, IM (Instant
Messaging), and Presence functionality. With over 150 customers in
more than 30 countries, CounterPath technology is deployed in more
than 6,000,000 IP endpoints worldwide. Visit
http://www.counterpath.com/ For more information on CounterPath,
contact: Todd Hanas (Investor Relations) 1-866-869-8072 Ellen Topp
& Rachel Euretig (LEWIS Public Relations) (415) 992-4400
DATASOURCE: CounterPath Solutions, Inc. CONTACT: For more
information on CounterPath, contact: Todd Hanas (Investor
Relations), 1-866-869-8072, ; Ellen Topp & Rachel Euretig
(LEWIS Public Relations), (415) 992-4400,
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