GSMA Accredits NewPace's Latest Rich Communication Service
Online, February 23, 2014 (Newswire.com) - NewPace Technology Development Inc has received GSMA accreditation for its hosted joyn Blackbird Drop 1 release from the GSMA's Rich Communication Services Interoperability Testing group.
Blackbird is the next release of the joyn(SM) branded rich communication experience promoted by the GSMA and based on the Rich Communications Services standards adopted by a growing community of mobile network operators. Features included in the newest release include improved activation of the joyn service and handling of multiple devices, and integration of RCS messaging with existing SMS functionality. Additional developments include improvements to chatting features, additions of file store and forward, group chat file transfer and V-Card sharing, location sharing, in addition to the inclusion of video calling and voice calling functionality.
NewPace's rcsConnect 4.0 Blackbird release delivers the features specified in both the RCS 1.2.2 and RCS 5.1 standards, ensuring partners, clients and customers a superior RCS experience. NewPace continues to lead the development of rich communication service solutions with their rcsConnect platform. rcsConnect can be easily deployed as an all IP-based messaging solution for operators launching VoLTE with complete interoperability to legacy SMS infrastructure.
"NewPace continues its tradition of rapid innovation by delivering the first accredited hosted Blackbird solution to the market." says Brent Newsome, CEO and President of NewPace, "Accreditation by the GSMA demonstrates that our technology is fully interoperable with other RCS enabled operators and with the rapidly growing RCS ecosystem. It is an ideal solution for operators looking to provide a hosted video and voice platform to compete against over the top services such as WhatsApp, Line or Viber."
NewPace's rcsConnect family of solutions has been powering global rich communication service clients for more than three years. rcsConnect is a complete suite of RCS 5.1 compliant services including: VoIP and Video calling, Presence, Instant Messaging, Group Chat, File Transfer, Store and Forward functionality, Central Message Store, Configuration Server, Inter-operator routing and Network API solutions for mobile operators. The solution can be deployed inside a mobile operator's network as an IMS Application Server, as a stand-alone application for those who have not yet deployed IMS functionality, or as a hosted solution integrated with the operators network.
Interested in seeing NewPace's rcsConnect in action at Mobile World Congress visit Hall 7, Stand 7H41, or check out our rcsConnect offering with some of the companies NewPace powers: Nokia Corp Finland (Hall 3, Stand 3M30), Kineto Wireless (Hall 5, Stand 5M6MR), Solaiemes SL (Hall Congress Square Stand, CS60), Newnet (Hall 2, Stand 2R6MR), GSMA (Hall 3, Stand 3A11 and 3A31).
About NewPace Technology Development Inc.
NewPace delivers Rich Communication Service products for Mobile Network Operators. Having developed large‐scale VoIP products and implemented global Instant Messaging products, the NewPace team has substantial experience in telecommunications development and operations. NewPace's messaging products are fully compatible with LTE & VoLTE network infrastructure and the GSMA Rich Communication Services Specifications. Visit: www.newpace.com
