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APPENDIX 3: SOFTPHONES
CounterPath™ eyeBeam
®
1.5 and X-Lite
®
3.0
What is a Softphone?
CounterPath’s eyeBeam® 1.5 and X-Lite® 3.0 are Web-based telephones that operate from a PC. These next-
generation Voice Over IP (VoIP) telephony client’s are designed to enhance a user’s communication experience
by keeping them connected to callers anyplace and anytime through the convenience of an intuitive and user-
friendly desktop.
Based on open standards, CounterPath™ Softphones use a telephone-centric interface that allows users to
manage voice, video, instant messaging (IM) and presence applications on their desktop. This comprehensive
suite of carrier-grade solutions, give users the flexibility to meet the fast-paced and changing demands of any
business.
X-Lite
®
3.0 Free Softphone
•
Intuitive user interface makes it easy for both novice and power users to make and receive
calls, initiate video conferencing, and communicate using Instant Messaging.
•
Comprehensive Personal Address Book, including detailed calls lists and history.
•
Microsoft Outlook® integration allowing users to import their address book into their
eyeBeam® contact list.
•
Zero-Touch Configuration of audio or video devices.
•
Instant messaging (IM) and presence management.
•
Multi-party and ad-hoc voice and video conferencing (IP and PSTN).
•
Voice and video call recording.
•
Pop-up management of incoming calls.
eyeBeam
®
1.5 (Pricing available at www.counterpath.com)
•
Intuitive user interface that makes it easy for both novice and power users to make and
receive calls, initiate video conferencing, and communicate using Instant Messaging.
•
Comprehensive Personal Address Book, including detailed calls lists and history.
•
Microsoft® Outlook® integration allowing users to import an address book into the
eyeBeam® contact list and dial directly from the application.
•
Zero-Touch Configuration of audio or video devices.
•
Instant messaging (IM) and presence management.
•
Multi-party and ad-hoc voice and video conferencing (IP and PSTN).
•
Voice and video call recording.
•
Pop-up management of incoming calls.
•
Security offering signaling and media encryption via TLS and SRTP streams.
•
Performance management of the SIP end-point (Softphone).
•
High compression CODEC support.