Thanks in part to Mobile World Congress 2013's arrival on the Barcelona stage, there were plenty of events landing in Web-based Real Time Communications (WebRTC). So with a hard-earned weekend now upon us, settle in, and let's run down the biggest news in the growing field of WebRTC with our Week in Review.
First, we had a look at a blog post from Mozilla itself that ran down the values associated with WebRTC, and the work Mozilla was doing in terms of bringing WebRTC to users worldwide on its Firefox browser. More recently, it managed to bring video calling and file sharing into operation between different types of browsers, adding a variety of possibilities for both businesses and regular users to use in the course of normal operations.
Next, there was TokBox, whose WebRTC platform—one of the first of its kind—recently gained support for the Firefox browser. Since Mozilla has been one of the biggest and most visible proponents of WebRTC, seeing TokBox's platform support Firefox makes particular sense. Additionally, TokBox will be able to work with Firefox Nightly and Aurora as well, so developers working with TokBox's OpenTok platform can bring in video enabling for chat functions, and have them work between not only Firefox users, but Chrome and iOS users too.
Vox Communications brought in the next chunk of news, as the firm augmented its Android Mobile VoIP service with free video calling. The new app can now be had from Google Play, and offers the video calling service without a monthly fee in the process. It does require payment, though, but it's strictly a pay-as-you-go concept.
New subscribers will even get a 60-minute trial at no charge.
Next was a look at Dialogic, who—while already having been around for over two decades—managed to step up its presence still further thanks to some serious support for WebRTC. Dialogic built its presence in voicemail and call centers for some time prior, but has recently branched into the growing WebRTC market by offering up the “Network Fuel” paradigm. Under “Network Fuel,” Dialogic illustrates the number of ways that it can augment already existing networks, helping users get more out of the network they already have.
Finally, we got a look a Global MobileTech's new stress testing for Cliq2Talk, its WebRTC-based communications portal. The stress testing is designed to ensure Cliq2Talk's overall usability, and will be running until March 12. This test will be followed up by a second test designed to see how the system behaves under the strain of large numbers of users, and will run from March 15 through March 31.
Should the tests be successfully completed, then Global MobileTech will be ready for a full commercial launch of Cliq2Talk, bringing a powerful new application for users.
There's usually plenty of news going on in WebRTC, and Mobile World Congress certainly lit an additional fire under an already bubbling pot. Our global online community was constantly on the lookout for fresh news in the field, so be sure to join us back here next week for plenty more in WebRTC, and every weekend for our Week in Review coverage!
