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Today, my distinguished colleague, Dr. Mark Petrovic, and I released SIPshare.
SIPshare is an implementation of a Gnutella-type peer-to-peer file sharing network using SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). There are no SIP proxies, no central servers; it is a purely peer-to-peer application.
From the web page:
The emerging ubiquity of SIP as a general session-initiation enabler provides a rare opportunity to offer users all manner of P2P applications over a common protocol, instead of inventing a new protocol for each new P2P application that comes along.
EarthLink wants to point the way and aid the cause of these new applications by demonstrating in open source working code that SIP can host powerful applications beyond those that immediately come to mind, that is, voice and video.
We chose file sharing to illustrate how SIP can be used to build an alternate P2P application, but file sharing itself is not the point — file sharing, of course, has been done. EarthLink SIPshare demonstrates that it is conceivable that voice over IP, where voice is just content of a different form, itself can be implemented using SIP in a fully standards-based P2P network. In other words, the effect of Skype, but with one important difference: using standards-based protocols, as EarthLink SIPshare does for content sharing.
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exceptional Oct 18, 2004 - 12:10:08Glad I found your site… very informative!
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You can do Instant Message, Audio Calls, Audio Conference, Voice Mail, Video, SMS etc via SIP.
Its not like Skype that uses multihop technology, its truly peer to peer using SIP.
You can make FREE phones calls to anyone in the world
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Press Release Source: damaka
damaka Launches Operator and Service Provider Version of Its Peer-to-Peer Personal Softswitch(TM)
Monday June 12, 9:00 am ET
RICHARDSON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 12, 2006–damaka, a leading provider of real time peer-to-peer multimedia collaboration and communication software solutions, announced the release of "damaka powered" Partner Operator version of it’s Personal Softswitch(TM) that enables Operators and Service providers to offer unique high value, easy to use voice, video and data services to their customers with the highest flexibility and lowest cost of ownership compared to any solution available today.
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"damaka now empowers Operators, VoIP Providers and ISPs with branded solution to leapfrog their competition by providing next generation services with secure, high quality Video and Voice (PC-to-PSTN/Mobile and PC-to-PC) communication," said Siva Ravikumar, Founder and CEO of damaka. "damaka’s cutting-edge peer-to-peer technology based on SIP standards allows our customers to take advantage of its service enabling and highly scalable solution to increase revenue and reduce cost significantly."
damaka has announced their Operator launch with Mortel Telecom (www.mortel.com), a next generation Turkey based VoIP Provider focusing on Turkey and International markets. Mortel has implemented the complete "damaka powered" solution to deliver creative peer-to-peer services. damaka is currently working with numerous other operators and VoIP providers to enable them to launch their own peer-to-peer networks and be in the forefront of offering tailored communication and collaboration solutions to their customers.
"We require our partners’ solutions to seamlessly integrate into our infrastructure so that we can maximize our capabilities, quickly deliver superior quality, and offer advanced services that touch people’s lives every day. damaka’s technology is changing the way we deliver services," said Vahit Aykut, CEO of Mortel. "The secure peer-to-peer model helps Mortel to scale with the most cost effective infrastructure possible today and this is a key element to our overall growth plan."
damaka has also recently developed and released the best-in-class peer-to-peer video (H.263/H.264) as the cornerstone of its video offering.
For information on how to have your own peer-to-peer "damaka powered" network contact: bizdev@damaka.net
About damaka, Inc.
damaka (www.damaka.com) is a technology pioneer in distributed softswitching for multimedia communication and collaboration services. damaka offers its state-of-the-art software solutions to Operators, Enterprises and Consumers. damaka platform is based on industry standards and uses patent pending technology, which provides a very secure peer-to-peer environment for Internet users worldwide.
Contact:
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Sylvia, 972-979-6464
sylvia@damaka.net
http://www.damaka.com
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