FirstHand Technologies

FirstHand Technologies is a company that specializes in advanced SIP-based solutions for telecom and datacom vendors. The company's slogan "Pioneering the future of communications" underscores its commitment to innovation in the industry. Founded in 2002, the company has established itself as a leader in the Enterprise Software, Internet, Messaging, Messaging and Telecommunications, Telecom, and Embedded Systems industries. FirstHand Technologies' expertise lies in integrating SIPquest SIP-based software products into the offerings of telecom and datacom equipment vendors to meet the growing demand for VoIP services and features. Their suite of applications and components includes a wide range of technologies such as IP-based audio conferencing, video conferencing, data conferencing, application sharing, instant messaging, and more. Notably, the company holds an exclusive licensing agreement with Columbia University's Internet Real-Time Lab and Professor Henning Schulzrinne, SIPquest's Chief Scientific Advisor and co-author of SIP, further demonstrating their commitment to advancing SIP technologies. The company received a Venture Round investment from BDC Venture Capital on January 1, 2007, validating its potential and attracting interest from investors in the industry. Based in Ottawa, Canada, FirstHand Technologies offers the most comprehensive and advanced suite of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) software modules and components available in the market, positioning itself as a key player in shaping the future of communications technology.