Presence and IntComm WG

[Candace Holman <>]

This fall, Xten became Counterpath, http://counterpath.com.  Besides 
EyeBeam, they also offer a software development kit which makes it easy 
to rebrand theirs or create your own softphone.  We favor EyeBeam 
because it works with a SIMPLE-based presence server, SER.  The other 
clients I have seen so far only do peer-to-peer presence updates.

This is not an exhaustive list, but if you're researching other 
presence-enabled softphone products, there are some like WaveThree, 
Teltel, Skype, and Damaka.  In terms of server products there are 
Microsoft Live Communication Server, and SER with PA (presence agent) 
module.  For hosted services, Teltel. 

Candace


Stephen Kingham wrote:

> Hi
>
> I do wish I could be more active in the presence group but alas I have 
> other commitments.  Nevertheless I see Presence as incredibly 
> important to the whole SIP story.
>
> I am keen on supporting products that support Presence and telling 
> others about which ones work.
>
> The only ones I know are:
> - Microsoft Messenger which I understand has some issues, and
> - XTEN's eyebeam which I know the group has been working on.
> Plus I seam to recall a few others earlier on in the demos.
>
> If my following of progress on the PIC WG is correct I think the 
> eyebeam product seams to be the main choice and if so is there anyone 
> on the Working Group who would offer me a contact at eyebeam to 
> discuss pricing that has been arranged above the standard pricing on 
> their web site?  I am asking because as I promote this activity I am 
> often asked about which products should be considered and what are the 
> possible pricing.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Stephen