CommuniGate Systems, a provider of unified communications technology, has launched Pro version 5.4, which enables operators to provide value added services in a cloud model for residential and business subscribers.
The new Pro hosting platform technology features include: HD Voice, mVoIP, enhanced groupware for Apple Macintosh users, Mobile Sync for the Android platform, iOS4 (iPhone/iPAD), and remote mailbox synchronisation.
The Pro version 5.4 incorporates new remote mailbox and external mailbox synchronisation features, which enable operators to offer new services to existing fixed line and mobile customers without the risk of replacing legacy unified messaging systems.
In addition, the new offerings built in support for SMPP that links the platform to SMSC gateways for SMS services via the new Pronto! 4 Unified Communications interface.
This enables Pro version 5.4 to use SMS as a delivery channel for applications including: calendar reminders, mobile originated preference management and offline instant messaging.
Further, the new open standards based CardDav support in Pro version 5.4 allows native synchronisation with contact management applications, like the Apple Mac Address Book.
CommuniGate Systems marketing vice president Scott Stonham said their new Pro software release with built in SMS interface has many exciting applications and the External Synchronisation features give carriers low risk options for increased service value for their legacy email customers.
"Business users with Apple computers and mobile devices that are becoming more and more prevalent today, will be delighted with support for Address Book and improved calendar features," Stonham said.
