CounterPath

CounterPath Corporation was a software company that developed and sold unified communications (UC) and collaboration solutions. Founded in 1999, the company focused on providing softphones and other communication applications that could be deployed on various devices, including desktops, laptops, and mobile phones. Their primary product was Bria, a softphone application that allowed users to make and receive voice and video calls over the internet using Voice over IP (VoIP) technology. Bria supported a wide range of features such as instant messaging, presence information, and screen sharing.

CounterPath's business model involved licensing its software to service providers, enterprises, and device manufacturers. These partners would then often rebrand or bundle CounterPath's technology with their own offerings to deliver UC services to their end-users. The company aimed to provide a flexible and scalable platform that could integrate with existing communication infrastructures and support various communication protocols. Over the years, CounterPath expanded its product portfolio to include team collaboration tools and solutions for secure voice and messaging.

In November 2020, CounterPath was acquired by Alianza, a cloud communications platform provider. The acquisition aimed to combine CounterPath's endpoint solutions with Alianza's cloud-native platform, creating a more comprehensive offering for the UC and collaboration market. Following the acquisition, the CounterPath brand and its products were integrated into Alianza's broader suite of services.