RCS accreditation allows versatile file sharing across all networks & devices

RCS is a rich communications solution designed to be interoperable between all mobile operators and devices, giving consumers greater choice in how they communicate. RCS has been designed to enable mobile phone customers to use instant messaging or chat, live video sharing and file transfer across any device, on any network, with the joyn-enabled contacts in their address book. Mobile network operators including Deutsche Telekom, Movistar, Orange, Telecom Italia, Telefónica, Vodafone, MetroPCS, Korea Telecom, SK Telecom and LG U+ support RCS. 

Imagination’s HelloSoft RCS client is a comprehensive ready-to-deploy solution available for a wide range of platforms and devices. It provides messaging, contacts and presence, content/video sharing and social media integration. Operators can be assured of Quality of Service (QoS) and low latency on LTE networks because the HelloSoft RCS client implements innovative algorithms to provide superior Video and Voice over IP (VoIP) quality, even at large packet loss rates.

Imagination’s HelloSoft RCS client is compliant with GSMA RCS, IR.92 VoLTE and IR.94 video over LTE standards. It enables advanced features such as enriched voice and video calling with multimedia content sharing capabilities, enhanced address book/contacts, and messaging (SMS/MMS) over MSRP. The client also integrates all the features of the latest release of the extensively interoperated and field-deployed HelloSoft VoIP SDK. This includes complete VoIP functionality, interfaces to basic and enterprise call features, a customisable UI that can be easily enhanced, full standards compliance and support for multiple platforms. The RCS client also enables video sharing during a circuit switched call while audio is still in CS (Circuit Switching) mode and supports live video or video play from a local file.

HelloSoft IP is a portfolio of portable, standards-based, featured software for VoIP, VoLTE and RCS. ImgTec’s HelloSoft range of licensable IP includes comprehensive software SDKs delivering everything needed to implement high quality, power-efficient VoIP and VoLTE and rich communications suite for multi-mode wireless and wireline devices. HelloSoft IP products and technologies are ‘carrier-grade’ cross-platform solutions, already deployed in millions of devices. Built on years of engineering experience to ensure that they are ready for the most extensive 3G, 4G and enterprise network deployments, all SDKs and platforms are available for Android, iPhone, Windows and Linux environments.

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“As operators look to maintain their position as the primary providers of communication services, it is critical that they have the best possible technology,” said Krishna Raghavan, Vice President, Business Operations, ImgTec. “Consumers won’t stand for dropped calls or poor quality connections. With the HelloSoft RCS client, operators can provide the best QoS and lowest latency, with support for major standards, all optimised for low power consumption and optimal bandwidth.”