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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.

Description

gloCOM is a robust desktop Unified Communications tool meticulously crafted to elevate your business communications by seamlessly integrating with PBXware, our VoIP Telephony Platform. Its primary aim is to streamline and enrich your everyday communication and collaborative efforts. This powerful application includes all the essential tools for effective teamwork, featuring IP Phone integration, Softphone capabilities, instant messaging, conferencing options, CRM access, faxing, file transfer capabilities, and an array of additional functionalities. All of gloCOM's features are elegantly organized within a single, user-friendly desktop interface, ensuring an exceptional experience across all major desktop platforms. Available in Office, Business, Agent, and Supervisor Editions, gloCOM tailors its offerings to support specific features that enhance efficiency and productivity, making it a versatile choice for varying business needs. With its comprehensive suite of tools, gloCOM ensures that teams can connect and collaborate more effectively than ever before.

API Access

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API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Asterisk Yes 
Drupal Yes 
PBXware No 

Integrations

Asterisk No 
Drupal No 
PBXware Yes 

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 No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ekiga

Founded

2001

Country

United States

Website

www.ekiga.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bicom Systems

Founded

2003

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.bicomsystems.com/products/glocom/

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 

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 

Unified Communications

Audio / Video Conferencing No 
Calendar Management No 
Call Recording No 
Call Routing No 
Chat / Messaging No 
Fax Management No 
File Sharing No 
Mobile Access No 
Multi-User Collaboration No 
Voice Mail No 

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