CounterPath Corporation

CounterPath Corporation is a provider of Unified Communications solutions. The company's Bria VoIP softphones for desktop, tablet and mobile devices, together with Stretto Platform™ server solutions, enable operators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and enterprises large and small around the globe to offer a seamless and unified over-the-top (OTT) communications experience across both fixed and mobile networks. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CounterPath has 100 employees and annual revenue of USD $11.7 Million as of 2014. The stock was added to the TSX Venture Exchange on August 25, 2008 under the symbol CCV and graduated to the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on August 20, 2012.
Corporate History
CounterPath Corporation was initially founded as Xten in 2002 and launched their first commercial product, the X-PRO SIP softphone in 2003.
In 2005, Xten changed their name to CounterPath Solutions.
In 2007, CounterPath Solutions revised their name to CounterPath Corporation after acquiring NewHeights Software Corporation . CounterPath further acquired BridgePort Networks and FirstHand Technologies in 2008.
In 2009, CounterPath’s X-Lite softphone reached 340,000 downloads per month. CounterPath also had a patent granted for their Network Convergence Gateway solution which allows for handoff between cellular and internet protocol telephony, giving users the ability to roam between mobile and IP networks seamlessly and handoff active calls faster.
In 2010, CounterPath had an additional patent granted for Fixed Mobile Convergence, which allows the use of a mobile number across both mobile and fixed networks to enable converged mobile and desktop communications. CounterPath also launched their Bria 3 softphone for Mac, Windows and Linux, as well as a Bria mobile application for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch and Android.
In 2011, CounterPath launched their Network Convergence Gateway (NCG) Exchange, a hosted service that enables wireline operators to deliver Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) services, including voice, Instant Messaging (IM), Voice Call Continuity (VCC) and SMS, over-the-top of mobile networks. The company also launched Bria iPad Edition, a softphone application for the Apple iPad and added Instant Message and presence functionality to their Bria iPhone Edition and Bria iPad Edition mobile softphones though an in-app Premium Feature add-on.
In 2012, CounterPath announced a commercial agreement with Rogers Communications for a service that lets Canadians use their wireless numbers to enable single-number reachability by talk and text, whether on their mobile device or computer. This service, called Rogers One Number, is the first of its kind in Canada.
In addition, CounterPath also had a patent granted for “Method and System for Extending Services to Cellular Devices” which enables enterprises to move services such as 4-digit extension dialing, ad hoc conferencing, call transfers and more, to mobile smartphones and tablets.
The company also launched Bria Android Tablet Edition, a softphone application specifically designed for Android tablet devices.
On June 29, 2012, CounterPath announced that its common stock will commence trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market as of July 11, 2012. CounterPath further announced its graduation from the TSX Venture Exchange to the Toronto Stock Exchange on August 16, 2012 with stock to commence trading on August 20, 2012.
In 2013, CounterPath launched the Bria BlackBerry® Edition, the SIP-based softphone app customized for the BlackBerry® 10 platform.
In 2013 the company also launched a new generation of softphones which featured a complete redesign and unification of the Graphical User Interface (GUI) across the entire suite of Bria desktop, tablet and mobile softphone clients.
In 2013 the company also released a new softphone Software Development Kit (SDK) for Desktop, Tablet and Mobile Platforms.
Products & Solutions
Softphone Clients
* Desktop Clients
:- Bria 4
:- Bria for Linux
:- Bria Virtualized Edition
:- eyeBeam 1.5
:- X-Lite
* Smartphone Clients
:- Bria iPhone Edition
:- Bria Android Edition
:- Bria BlackBerry Edition
* Tablet Clients
:- Bria iPad Edition
:- Bria Android Tablet Edition
* Client Add-Ins
:- Bria Add-in for Outlook®
:- Screen Share Add-In
Developer Tools
* Softphone SDK
* Bria Desktop API
Stretto Platform™
The CounterPath Stretto Platform™ is a gateway, messaging, presence and provisioning platform that enabless SMB, enterprise and operator customers to manage and enhance Unified Communications solutions and provide the best user experience for their end users. The solution is flexible, modular and agnostic to existing network elements, enabling both new and existing solution augmentations to session border controllers (SBCs), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) components, VoIP switches, PBXs and cloud communication services. Modules can be purchased individually or in groupings to further enhance specific module features.
Stretto Modules:
* Management
:- Provisioning Module
:- User Experience Metrics Module
:- Help Desk Module
* Mobility Solutions
:- Push Notification Module - Power Saver
:- Contact Discovery Module
:- Call and Message Continuity Module
:- Subscriber Line Proxy Module
*Messaging and Presence Solutions
:- SIP SIMPLE Messaging & Presence Module
:- XMPP Messaging & Presence Module
:- SMS over IP Module
Enterprise OTT Solutions
CounterPath's Bria softphone clients offer cost-effective and feature-rich, desktop, tablet and mobile Over the Top (OTT) solutions that include enterprise-ready UC features to increase employee productivity and save costs, such as IM and SMS text messaging, voice and video conferencing and Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) for desktop and mobile softphone clients across all major OS platforms. Integration with CounterPath’s Stretto Platform ensures a seamless user experience for both IT administrators and end users by enabling remote provisioning and client management.
Operator OTT Solutions
CounterPath solutions give service providers a competitive advantage in the ccommunications market which is becoming increasingly encroached upon by third-party Over The Top (OTT) communications providers such as Skype, WhatsApp and Viber. CounterPath Operator OTT solutions enable end users to be connected and reachable regardless of their device, number and location while managing their communications with a simple and easy-to-use application.
Bria Cloud Solutions
CounterPath’s Cloud Solutions enable IT managers to centrally deploy and manage Bria desktop, mobile, tablet and virtual desktop softphone clients using the Stretto Platform™ Provisioning Module from the cloud. For a few dollars a month, enterprises and SMBs can easily and efficiently deploy a cost effective system for procuring, distributing, provisioning and managing Bria clients, giving employees and remote workers the benefits of an easy-to-use communication solution—all centrally managed by the IT team.
Bria Cloud Clients:
:- Bria Cloud for Desktop
:- Bria Cloud for Mobile
:- Bria Cloud for Tablet
:- Bria Virtualized Edition
Customers
CounterPath's customers include some of the world's largest telecommunications service providers and network equipment providers including Alcatel-Lucent, AT&T, Avaya, BroadSoft, , Cisco Systems, GENBAND, Metaswitch Networks, Mitel, NEC, Network Norway, Rogers and Verizon.
CounterPath serves over 400 customers in more than 60 countries.
Awards
*2014 Tabby Business Awards Finalist - Bria Cloud Solutions for Android Tablet
*2014 AVOXI Awards - Best in Class Softphone - Bria 4
*2014 Tabby Awards Finalist - Bria iPad Edition
*2014 2014 Branham 300 - Top 10 Canadian Mobile Technology Companies
*2014 2014 Branham 300 - Top 250 Canadian Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Companies
*2014 INTERNET TELEPHONY - Product of the Year - Bria Software as a Service (SaaS
*2014 INTERNET TELEPHONY - Product of the Year - Bria BlackBerrry Edition
*2013 2013 Branham 300 - Top 250 Canadian Technology Companies in 2013
*2013 2013 Branham 300 - Top 20 Movers and Shakers
*2012 INTERNET TELEPHONY - Product of the Year - Bria iPad Edition & Brian Android Edition
*2012 Communications Solutions - 2011 Product of the Year - Bria Android, iPad and iPhone Edition
*2012 BCTIA - Technology Impact Awards - Team of the Year
*2012 CTIA Emerging Technology Awards - Third Place Mobile Applications for Bria iPad Edition
*2012 Branham 300 - Top 250 Canadian Technology Companies
*2012 Branham 300 - Top 5 Canadian Mobile Technology Companies
*2012 Branham 300 - Top 20 Movers and Shakers
*2012 Internet Telephony Service Providers Association (ITSPA) - Most Innovative VoIP Product Award for Bria iPad Edition
*2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY - Product of the Year Award for Bria Android, iPad and iPhone Editions
*2011 MDB Capital Group - "Best & Brightest" for 2011 MDB Capital Group
*2011 TSX Venture Exchange - TSX Venture Exchange Announces its 2011 TSX Venture 50;
*2010 Business in Vancouver - Fastest Growing Companies in BC
*2009 Branham 300 - Top 250 Canadian Technology Companies
*2009 Business in Vancouver - Biggest Telecommunications Companies in BC
*2008 Branham 300 - Top 250 Canadian Technology Companies
*2008 Frost & Sullivan - North American Mobility Award for Personal Communications Manager/Client
*2007 Queen's School of Business & Queen's Centre for Business Venturing (QCBV) - Canada’s Top 20 Small & Medium Employers
*2006 INTERNET TELEPHONY Magazine - Product of the Year Award for eyebeam 1.5
*2005 INTERNET TELEPHONY Magazine - Product of the Year Award for X-Lite for Linux
*2005 INTERNET TELEPHONY Magazine - Internet Telephony Excellence Award for eyeBeam;
*2005 TMC (Technology Marketing Corporation) - Innovation Award for Pocket PC SIP Softphone
*2004 INTERNET TELEPHONY Magazine - Product of the Year Award for eyeBeam
*2004 Customer Inter@ction Solution Magazine - Product of the Year for LiveEye XCAP
*2003 INTERNET TELEPHONY Magazine - Product of the Year Award for X-PRO SIP Softphone
*2003 Pulver 100 - 100 Companies to Watch for Xten: Software Based Solutions
*2003 TMC (Technology Marketing Corporation) - Innovation Award for X-PRO SIP Softphone

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