CounterPath and Intrado to Develop First IP Softphone to Support E9-1-1
20 September 2006 - 11:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
VANCOUVER, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CounterPath
Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: CTPS), a leading provider of VoIP (Voice
over IP) and Video over IP SIP softphones, has announced an
alliance with Intrado Inc., the leading provider of VoIP E9-1-1
services. The companies are working together to develop a new
functionality within CounterPath's softphone to support automatic
location identification on mobile VoIP 9-1-1 calls. The technology
will enable the softphone to integrate directly with Intrado's
systems in order to detect and send location information
automatically when a 9-1-1 call is made from a wireless VoIP
end-user device. This means that calls made from a softphone on a
laptop or smartphone, for example, are directed to the appropriate
public safety answering point (PSAP) and that emergency operators
can link the caller's current physical location with the phone
number used to dial for help. As a result, service providers
deploying a CounterPath softphone with their VoIP service can
provide E9-1-1 services to customers. In August, CounterPath and
Intrado's VoIP location technology was tested successfully in a
joint E9-1-1 trial throughout New York City. The results proved the
technology's consistent location identification ability. "As the
predominant provider of IP softphones, CounterPath was a natural
partner for this initiative," said Stephen Meer, Intrado chief
technology officer and cofounder. "The company's technical and
development expertise were instrumental in helping us successfully
test the viability of having a softphone automatically provide
location information for mobile VoIP 9-1-1 callers." "Being able to
support E9-1-1 is a key requirement for our customer base. We're
committed to delivering this functionality as part of our focus on
delivering leading multimedia applications to global service
providers and OEMs," said Donovan Jones, president and chief
operating officer at CounterPath. "Intrado is at the heart of the
nation's 9-1-1 network and has a track record in pioneering E9-1-1
solutions for emerging technologies. We're pleased to be working
with Intrado on this important initiative and expect to work
together on similar joint development initiatives in the future."
About CounterPath CounterPath Solutions, Inc., formerly Xten
Networks, Inc., is a developer of award-winning, carrier-grade VoIP
and Video over IP SIP softphones for telecom and Internet telephony
service providers, cable operators, IP-PBX manufacturers and
infrastructure manufacturers. CounterPath's SIP softphones and
softphone SDKs (Software Development Kits), which provide VoIP,
Video over IP, IM (Instant Messaging) and Presence functionality
and can be preconfigured to our customer's VoIP service, are
predominantly licensed on a per-seat or per-subscriber basis either
co-branded or private labeled. CounterPath's technology is deployed
by over 210 customers in more than 49 countries. Additional
information about CounterPath and CounterPath's products and
services is available at http://www.counterpath.com/. CONTACT:
Public Relations, Johanna Berman, LEWIS PR for CounterPath, (415)
992-4400, ; Investor Relations, Leila Neale, (604) 320-3344 x114,
DATASOURCE: CounterPath Solutions, Inc. CONTACT: Public Relations,
Johanna Berman, LEWIS PR for CounterPath, (415) 992-4400, ;
Investor Relations, Leila Neale, (604) 320-3344 x114,
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