Solid Mobile Phone: Damaka Launches Amadeo Video Conferencing Solution

Unprecedented Solution Utilizes Front Facing Camera, Supports Multi-Party Video Calling, Sweeping, and Application and Desktop Sharing

Damaka, a technology pioneer in mobile unified communications and collaboration (UCC), today announced the launch of its industry first multi-party video conferencing solution for the new Apple iPhone 4.

Damaka's Amadeo platform offers a secure and reliable multi-party video solution that utilizes the front-facing camera of the iPhone to enable users to both send and receive video simultaneously over WiFi, 3G, and 4G networks. Video conference sessions can be conducted cross platform, with any other device using Amadeo, including Android, iPad, Symbian and Windows Mobile devices.

"Since its introduction in June 2010, the Apple iPhone 4 has become an extremely popular device for business and consumer users alike," said Ira Weinstein, senior analyst and partner, Wainhouse Research. "The ability to leverage the iPhone 4's front and rear facing cameras for live multi-party video conference sessions with any other smartphone on any data network, while simultaneously utilizing the various Damaka collaboration tools, will be of great interest to the growing user base of iPhone users."

The Amadeo platform offers live multi-party video conferencing along with the unique capability to toggle between front and rear cameras on the iPhone during a live video calling session. The solution includes features such as application and desktop sharing with voice, editing, zooming and panning capabilities; Presence; Instant Messaging and multi-party audio conferencing. The solution also features Sweeping technology, Damaka's innovative method of transferring in-process sessions to and from multiple devices, regardless of operating system or network.

"With analysts estimating that Apple will sell 35 to 36 million units this year, it is clear that the iPhone 4 is a tremendously popular device for both consumer and business users," said Siva Chaturvedi, CEO of Damaka. "In today's business environment which demands a higher degree of collaboration and mobility than ever before, Damaka's Amadeo platform offers users an unrivaled multi-party video conferencing and collaboration solution that helps achieve higher levels of efficiency and productivity."