News Release: Global IP Solutions (GIPS) announces new Remote Extension softphone
According to analyst firm Nemertes Research, today more than 80% of companies are "virtual workplaces" with at least some employees as remote workers. As a result, the need for remote/mobile workers to have access to high quality communication technologies has never been greater. Today, Global IP Solutions (GIPS) announced a significantly enhanced version of its Remote Extension softphone that will deliver industry first enterprise VOIP capabilities on both PC and handheld devices while continuing to enable enterprise remote and mobile workers to connect seamlessly with their corporate phone systems.
San Francisco - June 12, 2007 - Global IP Solutions (GIPS), the leading provider of embedded media processing solutions, announced today the release of their enterprise softphone, Remote Extension 5.0. The improved softphone incorporates GIPS industry recognized wideband codec iSAC, which is an adaptive VoIP codec that delivers full, robust audio in both high and low-bit rate applications. In addition the new version of Remote Extension supports such advanced features as PC to PC voicemail, call recording and now operates on a wider array of hand held devices.
"Remote Extension is like having your work phone with you anywhere you need it," said Gary Hermansen, President and CEO, Global IP Solutions. "Whether on a PC or a mobile device, this latest version of our world class VoIP softphone possesses all the features of an IP-PBX telephone, while delivering the added benefits of mobility and flexibility."
GIPS Remote Extension allows a remote or mobile worker to securely connect to any corporate phone system, without having to establish a VPN. With GIPS renowned high-quality voice processing technology, Remote Extension is an ideal solution for enterprises with road warriors and teleworkers, enabling them to overcome difficult network conditions and allowing them to be an available element in the workplace even when they are away from the office.
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About Global IP Solutions
Global IP Solutions (GIPS) offers multimedia technologies for real-time communications over packet networks. GIPS enables companies to deliver IP applications that offer the highest quality user experience, as well as revenue-enhancing opportunities. GIPS provides best-in-class voice and video quality and fidelity in end-to-end IP communications with robustness against packet loss for service providers, enterprises, applications developers, network equipment, gateway and chip manufacturers. Companies using GIPS' products include Nortel, Skype, WebEx, Yahoo!, AOL, EarthLink, BlueCross/BlueShield and other key players in the VoIP market. GIPS is a member of the Intel® PCA Developer Network, the Motorola Design Alliance, Symbian Platinum Partner Program and Texas Instruments' third party developer network. GIPS is headquartered in San Francisco and offices in Santa Barbara, Stockholm, Hong Kong and Boston. More information is available at www.gipscorp.com
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Ken, as you probably know, I follow GIPS very closely. What are your thoughts on their new softphone? Isn't there a lot of these type IPBX extensions in the market already? And won't Microsoft or Cisco or Nortel just bundle it with their own IPBX?
I don't see the opportunity there, but I'm not as familiar with industry products as you.
Posted by: Rick | June 14, 2007 1:05 PM
You follow GIPS much closer than I do, but I try to pay attention.
I think you're on target, but some of these just don't compare with GIPS too. Cisco and MS do ok, but I keep hoping they'll pair up and license the GIPS codec. I'd like to see it become a more global standard.
I think it has big potential in some markets, but momentum at Cisco and MS could easily shift attention away I fear.
Posted by: Ken Camp | June 14, 2007 1:36 PM
Your in luck. Cisco has licensed GIPS codecs and will be in product later this year if not already. Follows IBM and Oracle too.
MS is doing their own thing.
Posted by: Rick | June 14, 2007 2:56 PM
Hi Rick,
What I still not get about GIPS is why they are confusing things. They are a Swedish company, headquartered in the US and traded on the Norvegian Stockmarket using funny money nobody understands.
If they want to camouflage their hidden potential for the investment community there is certainly no better way to do this.
Posted by: Imogen | July 12, 2007 8:44 AM