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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
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
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
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