Company:C2Call GmbH
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Computer software online services |
| Founded | Werl, Germany (May 2008) |
| Founder | Martin Feuerhahn, Michael Knecht |
| Headquarters | Werl , Germany |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people |
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| Products | See listing |
| Services | See listing |
Number of employees | 50+ (2012) |
| Website | C2Call.com |
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C2Call /ˈsiːtuːkaʊl/ GmbH is a German startup that provides an array of web calling applications and offers a browser-based, Java[2] VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solution. [3] C2Call extends the possibilities of connectivity apps for smartphones, internet browsers, and SIP clients.[4]
History
C2Call was founded in 2008 by Martin Feuerhahn (CEO) and Michael Knecht (CTO).[5] Prior to establishing C2Call, Feuerhahn and Knecht had founded Actai in 2004.[6] The purpose of Actai was to develop mobile content solutions[buzzword] for mobile network operators and internet media companies.[7] Actai's customers included Aldi Talk and Freenet AG.[citation needed]
In May 2008, the duo spun off C2Call to incorporate C2Call GmbH in Werl, transferring all related IPs to C2Call GmbH to prepare it for external funding and international expansion.[citation needed]
In February 2009, C2Call introduced FriendCaller[8] into the digital communications marketplace, raising more than $2 million in funding by early 2010 in support of the launch.[9]
Operation
C2Call works on the principle of Java applet temporarily loading a Java widget into browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari, Chrome, and others that support JavaScript.[10] The widget adds VoIP functions to the web page[11] and is compatible with leading operating systems like Windows, Linux, and Mac OS.
Unlike other VoIP-based telephony services, there is no software to download, install, and configure.[12] The browser-based internet phone FriendCaller WebPhone[13] lets users make group video calls without having the need for any software installation.[14] C2Call is a venture-backed company that has generated more than $2 million in revenue since April 2010.[15]
See also
- List of VOIP companies
References
- ↑ "About C2Call". Actai Networks. July 28, 2011. http://c2call.com/about.html. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ↑ Collier, Suzanne. "Press Release: C2Call's FriendCaller Introduces Java-based Hassle-Free Video conferencing". Marketwire.com. http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/c2calls-friendcaller-introduces-java-based-hassle-free-video-calling-1535410.htm. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
- ↑ "Browser-based JAVA VoIP Solution". c2call.com. http://c2call.com/. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ↑ "FriendCaller is SIP compatible". PCworld. http://www.pcworld.com/appguide/app.html?id=608989&expand=false. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- ↑ "C2Call Founded in 2008". buzzsparks.org. http://buzzsparks.org/c2call. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ↑ "Actai Founded in 2004". Actai.com. http://actai.com/. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ↑ "Actai Services". Actai.com. http://actai.com/Services.html. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ↑ "C2Call Launched FriendCaller". Techcrunch.com. https://techcrunch.com/2012/04/18/hey-remember-friendcaller-it-just-launched-7-way-mobile-video-chat/. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- ↑ HA, Anthony. "Press Release: C2Call raises $2Million". nytimes. https://www.nytimes.com/external/venturebeat/2010/08/06/06venturebeat-c2call-raises-2m-to-spread-calls-across-the-79945.html. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ↑ Collier, Suzanne. "Press Release: C2Call's FriendCaller Introduces Java-based Hassle-Free Video conferencing". Marketwire.com. http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/c2calls-friendcaller-introduces-java-based-hassle-free-video-calling-1535410.htm. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ↑ "FriendCaller supported Platforms". tmcnet. http://blog.tmcnet.com/blog/tom-keating/voip/c2call-new-browserbased-java-voip-app.asp. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ↑ "No Software to download, Install or Reconfigure". tmcnet.com. http://www.tmcnet.com/scripts/reprint.aspx?PagePrint=http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2008/04/15/3388451.htm. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- ↑ "FriendCaller WebPhone". wiwo.de. http://www.wiwo.de/technologie/valley-talk-angriff-auf-skype/5691194.html. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ↑ "No Need Of Software Installations". About.com. http://voip.about.com/od/servicesandsolutions/gr/FriendCallerReview.htm. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ↑ "Generated more than 2 Million revenue". bizjournals. http://www.bizjournals.com/prnewswire/press_releases/2010/08/05/AQ45883. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
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