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Description

For employees working remotely or on the go who require access to a corporate phone network without being in a traditional office setting, a softphone application serves as an ideal solution. Inspired by the design of the Alcatel-Lucent 8068 Premium DeskPhone, the Alcatel-Lucent IP Desktop Softphone is a versatile software application that mimics the functionality of a standard business phone. Installation is quick and straightforward on various devices, including computers (both PC and Mac), tablets, and smartphones operating on iOS or Android. By simply connecting to the internet through a corporate virtual private network (VPN), users can seamlessly make and receive phone calls just like they would in a corporate environment. This application allows individuals to enjoy all the features typically found on their office desk phone, right from their computer, tablet, or smartphone. With the ability to connect to the corporate telephony network from virtually anywhere, users are empowered to make and receive calls as long as they have access to the company's IP network via VPN, be it through Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or 3G/4G cellular connections. This flexibility ensures that remote workers remain connected and productive no matter their location.

Description

Ekiga, which was originally called GnomeMeeting, is a free and open-source application that provides SoftPhone, video conferencing, and instant messaging capabilities via the Internet. It offers high-definition sound and video quality comparable to that of DVDs. Utilizing the two main telephony standards, SIP and H.323, it ensures compatibility with a wide range of service providers along with various hardware and software solutions. The application made its debut in 2001 under its former name as part of a graduation project. At that time, technologies like voice over IP, IP telephony, and videoconferencing were still emerging and not widely adopted, unlike today. The GNU/Linux desktop environment was still developing, and multimedia functionalities were very limited. Many webcam drivers had significant issues, ALSA was yet to be introduced, and achieving full-duplex audio posed challenges. Performance was often a concern, particularly due to the prevalence of proprietary codecs. Despite these technological hurdles, Ekiga emerged as a pioneering solution! Its early introduction laid the groundwork for advancements in communication tools that we often take for granted today.

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API Access

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Integrations

Asterisk No 
Drupal No 
EcholoN Yes 

Integrations

Asterisk Yes 
Drupal Yes 
EcholoN No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Alcatel-Lucent

Founded

2014

Country

France

Website

www.al-enterprise.com/en/products/applications/ip-desktop-softphone

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ekiga

Founded

2001

Country

United States

Website

www.ekiga.org

Product Features

Softphone

Audio / Video Conferencing No 
Call Logging No 
Call Recording No 
Call Transfer No 
Caller Identification No 
Chat / Messaging No 
Contact Management No 
Fax Management No 

Product Features

Softphone

Audio / Video Conferencing Yes 
Call Logging No 
Call Recording No 
Call Transfer No 
Caller Identification No 
Chat / Messaging Yes 
Contact Management No 
Fax Management No 

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