Damaka.com offers software architecture to help with communications
Title
damaka - the World's Most Comprehensive Peer-to-Peer, SIP-Based Communication and Collaboration Software...
Description
damaka™, which loosely means “The Joy of Communication” in Hindi, is a SIP-based, peer-to-peer software that offers voice, video, IM, file transfer, desktop sharing, voice commands, Internet radio, RSS reader, & other features in an encrypted, real-time environment. Because of its standards-based platform, damaka can connect to and integrate with other SIP-based platforms out there, which means a simple voice conversation can morph into IP radio-listening, desktop collaboration, and multi-party video conferencing – without intermediary servers or supernodes.
Based in Richardson, TX, the multi-media communication and collaboration company plans to offer tools which enable individuals in different locations to work and interact via web conferencing, real-time music jamming, video game playing, and others. As companies move toward globalization, the need for a low-cost and high-quality collaboration solution will increase. damaka is positioned to fill this gap.
Technology
damaka’s patent pending technology collapses the Softswitch and Media Gateway to the user’s PC, resulting in the ultimate distributed switching. This switching technology of the future is a logical extension of the current VoIP architecture. In a traditional VoIP network, the Softswitch is located on the carrier’s premises. All VoIP calls are controlled by the carrier. In a P2P network all sessions take place between the participating computers; there is no intermediate server. damaka’s Personal Softswitch™ system provides advanced features, performance and secure collaborative multimedia communication.
Key Differentiators
Many free IM and voice services are based on the client-server model which means communication goes through servers owned by a third-party. For example, when sending an IM through one of the popular client/server search engine IM tools, a message flows through third party servers which can be monitored by other companies. Thus, the end-user has the client, but someone else controls the server. Other peer-to-peer applications that offer cheap Internet phone calls use relay techniques in which computer resources are utilized to maintain their network. This is called peer-to-peer using the supernode. (This is why performing a simple task on a computer sometimes takes a long time… In a supernode, other members of the supernode can use the user’s system’s resources to make calls.)
Damaka is also peer-to-peer, but direct peering, which means a peer connects directly to another peer, resulting in increased security, privacy, and quality.
Features
DialOut™: This features allows a damaka user to make a VoIP call from a PC to a regular telephone. The rate for calls from anywhere in the world terminating in these countries are: US (1.9 ¢), India (7.2 ¢), Canada (1.4¢), China (1.8 ¢), UK (1.5 ¢), Singapore (1.4 ¢), Spain (1.7¢), Italy (1.7¢), Indonesia Jakarta (4.8 ¢), UK (1.4¢),
Desktop Sharing: This feature allows a user to see the desktop of friends, family, and business associates regardless of where they are in the world. A damaka user can see the presentation of a business associate in another city via the damaka software. damaka provides users with unlimited desktop sharing with no monthly fee and no startup cost.
Voice Commands: Voice Commands to allows a damaka user to make hands-free phone calls using bluetooth, headset, or PC microphone. Users can work with damaka while being away from the PC or while doing tasks like holding a baby, exercising, piano playing, or eating corn-on-the-cob.
File Sharing: Peers can instantly share files such as favorite photos, documents, and videos with other peers. The transfer is fast, reliable & secure because it uses direct Peer-to-Peer technology.
Multi-Party Video Conferencing: Users can see up to four of their friends at once from the desktop. Like other damaka data packets, video conference is end-to-end encrypted which means there’s little risk of outsiders “watching-in”. Four party video conferencing is available only on the Enterprise version. Two-party video conferencing is available on the free consumer version.
Internet Radio: A user can listen to favorite music online. damaka’s free Internet radio gives 24/7 access to over 100 internet radio stations, from Alternative to Country, Classical to Trance, and lots more.
RSS Reader: A user can keep track of favorite news feeds while using damaka to communicate with friends. Thus, he doesn’t have to go to other websites to keep track of the news. damaka provides the feeds with no annoying ads.
Voicemail with Message Waiting Indicator: Users can leave a voicemail for damaka friends in other countries for free.
Others: Call Logs, Addressbook, Spell Check for damaka IM, SMS, E-mail, Built-In Media Player, Weather Watch, Traffic Watch, Connection to Other SIP-Networks, Call-Record, and more. The damaka news website shows the company's latest product launches. damaka automatically upgrades the software with the latest features when users log into an older version of the damaka freeware.
Contact
2140 Lake Park Blvd, Suite 303, Richardson, TX 75080 USA
Phone: 1-972.699.1994 ext. 211
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