First Web-directed audio conference system based on JTAPI: disy Conference uses JTAPI for CTI hardware-independence

First Web-directed audio conference system based on JTAPI: disy Conference uses JTAPI for CTI hardware-independence
(press1: iBOT) - Karlsruhe, 4th June 2002 - disy Informationssyteme GmbH, a German-based developer of integrated information and communications solutions, today announced the latest software version of disy Conference, the first Web-directed conference system based on JTAPI. JTAPI is an object-oriented application programming interface from Sun Microsystems, which allows Java-based programs to be telephony based. Ad-vantages of JTAPI are portability, scalability, simplicity and expandability. JTAPI's independence from CTI hardware allows disy to use existing hardware as conference bridges.

JTAPI (Java Telephony Application Programming Interface) is an open API, designed by Sun, Lucent, IBM, Nortel, Novell and Intel. It was developed with the goal of creating a uni-form interface to unite the advantages of existing telephony interfaces. The core package supplies basic telephony functionalities. Extensions to the core package include call control, call center, media, mobile, phone and private packages. The core package must be present with each extension package, and all extension packages are optional.

JTAPI differs from other telephony APIs in the fact that it can be implemented easily on the basis of other interfaces, e.g. TAPI, TSAPI or SunXTL. With first-party call control and third-party call control all CTI architectures are supported. JTAPI simplifies the development of telephony software without overlooking important functionalities and presupposing special operating systems or telephony hardware.

disy Conference's Web Browser delivers user-friendly planning, reservation, and control of audio conferences. The system was developed for the needs of the automated, user-controlled conferencing market. An additional operator is not needed. For optimal language quality, classic telephony is connected with Internet technology. A personal directory, con-ference planners, and an intelligent conference management tool help to accomplish effi-cient conferencing every time. With features like on-line cost control and itemized billing, the customer always has an overview of the resultant conference service fees.

The JAVA programming language is outstanding for Web-based control of audio conferences. Portability and, scalability has improved from 30 to 1200+ conference ports through the use of JTAPI.

To take full advantage of the open JTAPI interface, disy implemented JTAPI in their conference bridge disy Conference. The implementation covers the core package, and the call control and media extension packages. The core package has been implemented completely and contains simple telephony functions like incoming and outgoing calls. The call control package plays a central role for disy Conference as it includes the extended call functions such as conferences and call number transmission. The media package makes the recording of conferences, and DTMF signal detection and generation possible.

Audio conferencing delivers outstanding savings in time and money when trying to manage a myriad of business and private meetings. Audio conferencing has never been simpler than with the disy Conference system.

disy has been working with PIKA Technologies, Canada, from day one. PIKA boards are supported through the JTAPI layer to enable voice services. disy Conference will be able to easily support CTI systems from other vendors, such as Aculab, Intel Dialogic or Tenovis. Thus disy Conference can be offered now as a hardware-independent conference service for communication service providers, Internet portals and the enterprise-internal employment.

disy Conference is presented by disy at the Internet World trade fair, Berlin, June 4 to 6 in Hall 2.2, Stand A9.


About disy Informationssysteme GmbH:The optimization of internal and external communication and cooperation of its clients is the centre of interest of the 1997 founded company disy Informationssysteme GmbH. disy´s software solutions connect modern information and communication technology and can be integrated in organizational and inter-organizational business processes. For the networking of information and services, the company consequently relies on newest Internet and Intranet technology and standards like Java and XML. For more information on disy visit our Web Site at http://www.disy.net  
About PIKA Technologies Inc.PIKA Technologies Inc., is an innovative manufacturer of hard-ware and software subsystems that enable developers to build scalable, next generation voice solutions. An early pioneer in computer telephony, PIKA has evolved its product lines to benefit developers in a number of verticals, particularly in the PC-PBX, voice portal, audio logging and audio conferencing markets. The company's product portfolio is based on a cost effective yet technically sophisticated architecture to offer more control, excellent time-to-market gains, and future-proofing. PIKA is committed to delivering high levels of customer care and satisfaction, and serves customers in North America, Europe, South America and Asia. Visit http://www.pikatech.com   for more information or call +1 613-591-1555.