Genaker, which develops SIP-based applications, has announced the launch of its Mobile Rich Communication Suite (RCS) of software, Genaker2200. The software allows any Java-based device to be used with a new generation of new communication services, including buddy-lists, Instant Messaging (IM), and the ability to start multi-media calls from any phone.
Genaker says that its software is a standard SIP/IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) client that provides the user with an interface that has all the basic Java functionality of a high-end device. genaker2200 allows service providers to increase their target user base, expanding beyond Smartphone users to target users of low-cost phones, including pre-paid customers.
genaker2200 also introduces the companys new Content Buddies concept. Content buddies are advanced IMS applications that connect the mobile and the web worlds, bringing social network interaction and web content to the rich communication clients. Genaker says that these buddies, that can be available to any devices connected to the IMS cloud, open a new spectrum of micro-subscription services to service providers.
According to ABI Research Senior Analyst Nadine Manjaro RCS will enable interoperable rich communication regardless of device or network and will include in-call multimedia sharing, conversational messaging and presence-enhanced contact management for mobile and fixed customers.