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July 30, 2009

VXI* VoiceXML browser for Asterisk goes Cloud

I6NET is proud to announce next VXI* releases for Asterisk PBX will provide advanced Cloud Telephony for real. This approach will free carriers and enterprises to get their own Virtual IVR services powered by VoiceXML / SIP, the open standard speech XML language and VoIP protocol. Today traditional, Hosted Telephony or Phone 2.0 API services don’t provide to users a full access to their own IVR platforms management and engines control in the Cloud. With VXI* for Cloud, you will run any standard VoiceXML 2.0+ application for inbound / outbound telephony services by yourself in your own virtual OS server environment. Coming soon next days: VXI* Cloud Beta Program launching!
July 28, 2009

IP Cameras for VXI* VoiceXML browser video services

VXI* VoiceXML platforms supports many IP Cameras’ vendors today, and this list is increasing with different projects and partnerships , developments and updates done by our team. VXI* Xtras connectors modules are allowing to manage different video features according to the camera configuration, vendor and release. Remember each vendor use different codecs and RTSP implementations. Some configuration modes are: Camera Vendor VoIP Video Audio PTZ Pwd D-Link RTSP I / O Yes Yes iCantek RTSP I / O Yes NC Mobotix SIP I / O Yes Yes Vivotek RTSP I Yes NC —– Legend: SIP is a Video over IP protocol (VoIP) RTSP Video mp4 Audio Input / Output, for camera micro and speaker PTZ Pan, Tilt, and Zoom functions thru DTMF Pwd Password protection (PIN security) NC Not yet Committed I6NET can provide on demand a specific camera model […]
July 28, 2009

Global IVR market to reach $514 billion by 2013, says T3i Group

According to T3i Group‘s latest research, the global interactive voice response (IVR) market, which includes speech recognition, will grow to $514 million by 2013, up from an estimated $431 million this year, due in part to the growth in VoiceXML (VXML) technology. The market for IVR is gaining new life due to a resurgence of self-service applications; the power of VXML to link Web applications to voice; and increasingly sophisticated outbound applications, including video on cellphones,” noted Ken Dolsky, Program Director for T3i Group’s InfoTrack for Converged Applications program. “Every vertical segment has some unique opportunities, and vendors are providing both solutions and guidance as to how IVR can improve the total customer experience with customer-pleasing applications to replace the stereotypical perception of IVR as only an endless loop menu.” T3i Group segmented the analysis in this report by technology, […]
July 27, 2009

VXI* VoiceXML browser release cycle

From its outset VXI* project has been committed to a regular release cycle and has managed to deliver on that commitment without fail. It is the regularity and reliability of these releases that makes our VXI* VoiceXML browser a great option for users and businesses who can plan upgrades and new installs with a reliability packages for Digium’s Asterisk standard releases. This diagram gives our long term commitment to releases and demonstrates the key difference of an evolutive approach following the Asterisk Open Source PBX. Thank you for your continuous support! Releases’ posts: http://www.i6net.com/category/announcement/ Annoucements’ feed: Announcement
July 27, 2009

Flash Videocall and IP communications convergence over 3G

This demo shows IP Convergence is not a buzzword… Thanks to Luis C. from Celudan for  this crazy video demo using many telecom building blocks over an 3G data connection. The VXI* VoiceXML browser for Asterisk is managing the main video service and mixing all protocols, medias all interacting thru SIP, Flash Streaming, RTSP, direct video mp4,… The videocall is launched from a Samsung Omnia mobile phone (3G data connected to Internet) with just a simple Skyfire mobile browser executing a web video telephony service where the web flash ZMS softphone take a videocall… then a new world of IP communications convergence over 3G starts here… to access to any phone, operator, IP cams, any videoportals, any interactive communication, phone calls, softphones… etc
July 25, 2009

Skyfire a free web browser for mobiles phones including Flash 10

For the first time ever, on your phone, you can watch any flash video and browse the web using the full-featured PC versions of your favorite websites. With Skyfire, mobile browsing just works – speedy page loads, full video, images and audio. Skyfire is the only mobile browser that supports full Flash and Windows Media videos, including Flash 10 and Silverlight 2.0. Free mobile browser Windows Mobile and Nokia phones Why a flash mobile browser? Video softphones like ZMS for VXI* works fine on Skyfire using your Internet plan. What i can do with Skyfire? You can make IP videocalls using a web hosted telephony service. Where? Anywhere… using your 3G data plan. Start mobile video telephony with Flash 10…
July 23, 2009

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July 23, 2009

Sharing Video IP Cameras with VXI* VoiceXML for 3G-UMTS videocalls and VoIP SIP

We are please to present a new update of the IP Cam Xtras addon for VXI*, one of most interesting feature for 3G/SIP videocalling services is to access to an IP camera. This module allows to code with VoiceXML a hosted video portal to access to many IP cameras in multi-session mode. This mean many users can share any camera connected to the service. 3G videocall’s advantages: No 3G data contrat required (you don’t need Internet plan for your mobile phone) No previous software  application/ SMS instalation required No specific mobile phone setup and configuration, just make a videocall! Video streaming optimized for Mobile Wireless Communication Real-time bidirectional  mode always available Works with all 3G mobile phones (videocall enabled, most of them are today) Works with all 3G UMTS wireless operators Works in roadming mode thru another 3G UMTS operator […]
July 21, 2009

Do you have a VoiceXML and IVR Strategy?

Very interesting point of view from Nick Jones, member of the Gartner Blog Network about how we are not focusing on the critial elements of our effective comunication channels. Today, it’s really easy to think large screens mobile devices  are The best solution for any user’s interface but VoiceXML portals and advanced IVR services are a key factor for a smart communication evolution. Are you ready for small to be the new big?
July 21, 2009

New Xtras addons map for VXI*

Xtras addons are “plug-in” that let add specialized capabilites to VXI* VoiceXML browser. These software components provide advanced features for your IVR or IVVR solutions. VXI* is fully integrated with very different Asterisk’s modules and internal elements that VoiceXML is able to manage. These extensions provide new advanced features to get or post information thru Asterisk with the interpreter.