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Hike Messaging App to Offer Free Voice Calling Provided by Zip Phone

Hike has spread its wings in the messaging app market. The Indian messaging app company has acquired Zip Phone, a US based VoIP service provider. This is a big deal for the company as the CEO explained that Hike users have been requesting the free calls service technology. Hike and Zip phone have not disclosed any financial details so far.

Hike’s CEO said that “Zip phone’s technology will allow us to bring free voice calling to the market much faster. Incidentally, this is one of the top requested features from our users as well.” Hike plans to incorporate this feature in its messaging app.

Even with the over 35 million users, Hike hopes that more smartphone users will start using the app. Zip is accessible to many people as its available for both iOS and Android platforms and it uses Wi-Fi network to enable phone call.

Anuj Jain, the CEO for Zip Phone commented on the deal saying, “As a start up enthusiasts, I had been keeping a close eye on hike and its developments and I am excited to now be part of one of the biggest and fastest growing startups in the Indian internet space and finally, building for India.”

With over 90% user base from India, Hike claims it handles over 10 billion messages every month. The company claims that that last year it raised $65 million through funding led by Tiger Global.

Though the company is doing well mostly in its place of origin, it needs to gain a worldwide user base so as to compete with other messaging apps like WhatsApp, Line, and WeChat. The acquisition of the new app could help it get more subscribers worldwide.

February 5, 2015
COMPANY PROFILE: Speedflow – telecom services provider and VoIP software developer
Founded in 2004, Speedflow is already a well-known telecom services provider and VoIP software developer.

The company’s telecom portfolio includes wholesale and retail premium VoIP A-Z termination services that targets transit carriers and corporate subscribers.

Among its customers you can find Tier-1 national, global carriers, ISPs, corporate carriers and residential VoIP providers.

Speedflow’s constantly expanded network includes points of present in Europe, Hong Kong and the USA. They have established direct routes to prime destinations throughout the world. That enables them to provide their clients with the best VoIP rates available.

Speedflow is a well-known developer of reliable and stable software solutions for Voice over IP providers which lay in foundation of its VoIP termination services. Namely, MediaCore a Class 4 Softswitch and CallMax a Class 5 Softswitch

Speedflow’s VoIP Solutions
- MEDIACORE
MediaCore is an innovative multifunctional class 4 switching and billing solution.

MediCore softswich is scalable and designed specifically for the wholesale VoIP providers.

According to the company, the “unprecedented” data integrity and security in their products are guaranteed by transparent role setting for database access and on-line access monitoring. “Even during service procedures, support don’t have access to commercial data. Native firewall, clustering and backup mechanisms handle today’s security threats.”

Here is what MadiaCore has to offer:
- end-to-end solution with modular structure;
- session border controller functionality;
- SMS support via SMPP protocol;
- user friendly and functional Web Interface;
- native SIP — H.323 protocol converter;
- multi-level security mechanism;
- regular free updates;
- 24/7 technical support.
Learn more about MediaCore.
- CALLMAX
CallMax is a Class 5 Softswitch for VoIP retail. It is the modular structure solution that comprises IP PBX, Calling Card and Call Shop platforms.

CallMax solution has integrated billing and convenient Web Portal for end-users. It comprises the following modules:
- Hosted/Virtual IP PBX
- Calling Card Platform
- Call Shop
Each of the modules is a full-fledged platform managed separately or all together as a Complete Set.

CallMax offer the following management features:
- Prepay / postpay options
- Resellers / subscribers personal profile
- Individual & shareable balances for activated services
- Credit limit control
- User account management
- Integrated top-up mechanism
- Automatic invoice generation engine
- Compatible with various processing systems (PayPal, credit card, etc.)
- Advanced report generation tools
Learn more about CallMax.
- ACCUCORE
AccuCore is a ERP system for VoIP business automation and optimization. It has rate management and financial analysis features, invoicing, as well as report generation tools.

Developed for VoIP business, AccuCore contains:
- incoming and outgoing invoices management;
- clients’ data and equipment, IP-addresses, contacts management;
- automatic suppliers’ price-lists uploading with error verification;
- e-mail notifications and price-lists delivery tracking on every client;
- new VoIP rates application into billing and routing systems;
- test-numbers database for all routes with automatic search engine;
- automatic price-list generation based on suppliers’ price-lists;
- actual targets and offers storage;
- built-in NOC TT.
AccuCore generates reports by IAS and GAAP standards. Speedflow has also developed its own system of “informative and convenient reports,” which is said to show all parameters of business processes and simplify financial analysis.

Learn more about AccuCore.
- PAY-N-GET
Pay-n-Get is a processing system for prepaid services distribution. It’s a perfect solution for calling card providers that eliminates the need for scratch cards.

Pay-n-get is designed for mobile top up, PIN codes selling, electronic voucher and prepaid airtime distribution.

Pay-n-Get allows refilling balances of:
- Mobile operators
- VoIP carriers
- Internet providers
- Cable / Satellite TV providers
- Utilities providers
- Other pre-paid products and services
Learn more about Pay-n-Get.
- SERVICES
Speedflow offers a wide range of additional VoIP services for telecom companies which are concerned about their business growth.

Telecom services:

– VoIP Wholesale Termination
– VoIP Premium Termination
– VoIP CLI

Software services:

– Class 4 VoIP Solution Rent
– Class 5 VoIP Solution Rent
– CDR Comparison

To help startup VoIP companies and to empower established ones with business agility, Speedflow offers softswitch solution for rent (hosted softswitch).

VoIP providers can either rent the software only or use the turn-key solution, which includes VoIP Softswitch as a complete set installed on company’s dedicated servers at reliable data-centers with necessary internet bandwidth. Speedflow offers flexible VoIP softswitch rent conditions depending on the traffic volume.

Speedflow also offers a CDR comparison service which gives the customer the ability to settle all debt disputes with its partners.

Customer Care Services:

Customer care is one of Speedflow’s priorities. They provide qualified support at all times starting from the first quote request through to their software application.

Speedflow customer services include:

– Consultations
– Presentations
– Installation
– Trainings
– Technical Support
– The backup option
– Regular Updates and Upgrades

Learn more about Services.

Check out the company’s overview video:

Learn more on Speedflow website.
January 30, 2015
Speedflow’s CallMax update increases efficiency, brings new billing and invoicing features
Speedflow has just launched a new version of CallMax, a Class 5 Softswitch for VoIP retail.

The new release offers a host of new features that increase efficiency, reduce hassle and makes the software more competitive. Among the upgrades in the new release are:
- A responsive web interface that supports all kinds of devices, such as smartphones and tablets, meaning you can keep in touch with your business when you are out of the office.
- Updated billing and invoicing features that make the operation more secure and convenient.
We always aim to keep our solutions up-to-date and version 3.4 comes just in time for the busy holiday season as a present to our loyal customers.

CallMax version 3.4 is free for Speedflow’s CallMax partners and can be updated quickly at any time.

Learn more about CallMax.
December 19, 2014
Speedflow now supports VoIP in Africa

Speedflow announced that it now supports and develops businesses in Africa.

To contribute to VoIP development in the region, Speedflow is offering its hosted IP PBX, Calling Card and Call Shop solutions at an “unprecedented low price” especially for African companies.

The company invites African VoIP providers looking to optimize their business and migrate to a more reliable software platform, to join Speedflow’s program.

Get maximum benefit from minimum input by choosing the most convenient SaaS solution for your business, and get a high-quality hosted IP PBX, Call Shop or Calling Card Platform for only $200 per month.

The CallMax is a reliable Linux-based platform for VoIP retail. The flexible turn key solution comes with integrated VoIP billing, supports an unlimited number of subscribers, has a user-friendly interface, convenient report generation tools, and a whole host of other effective features.

Besides our high-class software platform, the low price also includes hosting at our data-centre, 24/7 technical support, free installation and trainings.

You can learn more details by contacting Speedflow here.

December 15, 2014
Speedflow’s MediaCore solution gets a huge update

Speedflow released “the biggest update ever” to its MediaCore Class 4 switching and billing solution. MediaCore version 4.3 is packed with various new features and it’s available right now from Speedflow.

The new release introduces numerous new features and improvements:

– Additional security tools.
– Upgraded Spam Calls filtering.
– A handy new Event Trace option in the Guardian module.
– Updated Dialpeer settings.

The new version of MediaCore also includes the newly optimized Diagrams, Call Charts, Financial Summary and other reports, in addition to the Trouble Ticket generation tool.

MediaCore 4.3 also offers a long list of alterations to Codecs settings, DTMF Methods Support, SIP protocol (Info, RFC 2833) and H.323 protocol (RFC 2833, H.245 Alphanumeric, H.245 Signal).

The update is free for current MediaCore customers.

You can find more details on the new version of MediaCore on the Speedflow website.

November 19, 2014
Progressive Telecom Recommends MediaCore & AccuCore Solutions by Speedflow

“I think MediaCore and AccuCore mean peace of mind” – said Varun Anand, CEO of Progressive Telecom. Watch the full interview in which Anand talks about his company and how it benefits from using Speedflow‘s solutions.

November 12, 2014
Conversant Gets into ISP

Conversant seems focused on getting their hands on ISP, as they recently launched a broadband service that helps its customers to get the most of VoIP.

The broadband service, dubbed C-Net, is specifically designed to fit businesses and it is available to all PABX Conversant hosted customers.

Conversant’s managing director, Cameron Beattie, said during the launch that the introduction of C-Net is just a move by the company to ensure cloud communications like hosted PBX and VoIP are “as seamless as possible for users.”

According to the company, having a single provider for both broadband services and cloud communications will reduce the complexity of the services for users since they will only have a single organization providing these “essential” services.

This new service is now available on VDSL, ADSL, and fiber connections, including UFB connections provided by Ultrafast Fiber, Enable Networks, and Chorus.

The ADSL plans together with 30GB of data costs as low as $60 a month.

October 21, 2014
GLDS and Alianza Launch Cloud VoIP Partnership

The cloud voice platform company, Alianza, announced successful integration and new solution partnership with GLDS’ WinCable. GLDS is a provider of customer management, billing, and broadband service for SMEs. The new partnership is said to “dramatically” reduce the cost of VoIP services and at the same time simplifie VoIP management.

Alianza and WinCable are together offering a cloud-based solution that includes comprehensive back-office functions and voice service delivery. Other services include number activation, customer service, billing, and account creation.

According to the companies, the new partnership has so far been able to eliminate over 50% of the systems used to support and deliver VoIP and at the same time it has automated work-flow thus driving down costs of operation.

The GLDS president Garrick Russel said in a statement that they believe the most agile approach and the lowest cost to broadband can be found in the cloud. He added that the new solution partnership will make it faster, easier, and less costly for both small and large service providers to manage and deploy VoIP.

The two companies will be at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Denver.

October 9, 2014
Speedflow’s MediaCore and CallMax Solutions Now Available

Announced at the beginning of September, the new versions of Speedflow‘s MediaCore and CallMax solutions are now available.

MediaCore ver. 4.2 includes:

– Updated interface. Now it is optimized for all models of smartphones and tablets.
– Enhanced SMS module: now SMS destination names can be copied from MCC MNC table. The company also added SMS dump option that allows to make log files of SMS traffic. Financial summary report for SMS traffic has also been added. From now customers can download SMS price lists directly from .xls and .xlsx files.
– Updated invoicing and report generation tools: new filters in reports have been added. Improved engine allows generating reports faster.
– Updated Guardian mechanism (Guardian is a revenue assurance system integrated in the MediaCore softswitch).

CallMax ver. 3.3 comes with:

– multilevel reseller’s mechanism for corporate customers;
– autodialing with prerecorded IVR;
– updated filtering in CDR.

Learn more on MediaCore and CallMax solutions on the company’s website.

September 29, 2014
Ubiquiti Networks Finally Makes Entrance Into VoIP Market

Ubiquiti Networks has recently announced their formal entry into the enterprise VoIP market with UniFi platform. This wireless communication vendor addresses wireless backhaul, video surveillance, routing, fixed wireless broadband, machine-to-machine communications, and enterprise Wi-Fi.

The company’s business model is based on a community concept. In order to improve and develop their products, a group of services providers, distributors, and VARs work hand in hand with the engineers of the company. This in turn keeps the costs down, improves market time, and allows the company to have market prices that are considered disruptive by competitors.

Ubiquiti was recently involved in an RFP involving their evaluation against four other different conventional Wi-Fi vendors and while the company may not offer the same wide set of features as you may find in other vendors, they still provide high quality Wi-Fi.

On your first encounter with Ubiquiti, it is possible to have doubts as to whether the model could actually work. However, its community approach has created a scalable organization model that is very cost effective. The company has only 183 employees, 111 of whom are solely dedicated to R & D.

The Ubiquiti revenues in FY08 totaled to $22.4 million and a whopping $320 million in FY13. During FY14, the company is anticipated to make $560 million. Most of the revenues come from the developing markets.

September 22, 2014