Overview

Bria 3.0 is a carrier-grade next generation softphone application that enables you to manage your communications easily and efficiently – all from your computer desktop. Replacing or complementing your hard phone, the Bria softphone allows you to make VoIP and Video calls over IP, see when your contacts are available, send Instant Messages and transfer files with ease and efficiency.

Built on SIP and open standards, Bria is proven interoperable with many of the industry’s standard platforms and devices. It now also includes features specifically designed for business and enterprise users and can be deployed within an enterprise environment either by manual configuration via the softphone Graphical User Interface (GUI) or by using a provisioning server.

The latest softphone technology

Bria 3.0 is the first CounterPath softphone based on Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and .net for Windows, and Cocoa for Mac, the most flexible user interface frameworks currently available. This foundation enables a dynamic interface with new task flows and customization options for an unprecedented user experience.

Please note that our Bria 3.0 client for Linux is currently in alpha/beta and will be commercially available early Spring.

Bria for Windows

Bria for Mac

Features

Bria 3.0 is available for Windows and Mac. The Windows version is available in 6 languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian.

New to 3.0

Bria 3.0 offers significant usability and technology features not available in previous versions including:

High Definition video - View, send and receive video in high-resolution HD (1280x720p) video
New GUIs for Windows and Mac - Select a light or dark colored interface; smooth transition effects and animations; Mac version reflects standard Mac design
Improved usability - Simpler design and improved task flow for transfers, conferencing and multi-call handling; improved preferences and layout
Improved accessibility - Scale Bria to different sizes
Improved login options - Select from a number of login options; DHCP discovery (provisioning server)
Improved Firewall Traversal Options - Firewall traversal and compliance with the latest standards (ICE, STUN & TURN)
HID USB support - Support for plug-and- play HID-compliant devices with the option to personalize buttons to control Bria (Windows only)
Troubleshooting assistant - Easy to use self testing to identify common softphone/VoIP issues; Provides call quality statistics
Alert List (Buddy Pounce) - Select a contact or group of contacts and be notified when their phone and presence status changes
Address Book Support- Synchronize your contacts with Microsoft Outlook® personal address book (Windows only); Supports Mac Address Book (Mac only)
CLI and CRM integration support - New API to allow integration of Bria call flows with other applications such as Customer Relationship Management systems; CLI (Command Line Interface) compliant with RFC 4967
Call Pick Up and Join - Bridged Line Appearance (BLA) support for workgroups allows members to pick up or join other calls

Feature List

Interoperability and configuration

Open Standards based
Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) based signaling for all interactive media sessions
Performance Management of the SIP end-point
High Compression codec support
Zero-Touch Configuration of your audio or video devices

Interface

Focused around your address book, Bria's contact-centric interface gives you more ways to make, receive and manage your calls and IMs
Make your desktop space more manageable by rearranging the layout, and resizing and viewing different components of the phone

Call Management

Communicate more efficiently with a contact-centric user interface
Hide the dial pad when you don't need it
Make voice and video conference calls
Record voice and video calls
Employ Do Not Disturb function audio/video calls and/or IM and/or availability status
Detach call tabs
Hide your ID for calls
See incoming call alerts
Enjoy enhanced Quality of Service (QoS) for voice and video calls

Contact Management

Add a contact during a call
View combined history for calls and IM attached to contact details
Use default contact method for each contact
Place one contact in several groups
View avatars for individual contacts
Manage, sort and filter up to 3,000 contacts

Instant Message (IM) Management

Send instant messages to groups
Use IM tabs for multiple IM conversations in one window
See IM alerts for incoming IM
Invite and chat with multiple people in one IM (Group Chat via XMPP)
Save, view and search previous instant messages in an IM archive
Click to see recent IMs

Presence

Receive or block notification alerts for contacts' status
Establish unique privacy rules for each contact

Security

Security offering signaling & media encryption via TLS and SRTP

Bria for Enterprises

Bria now also includes features specifically designed for business and enterprise users, including:

LDAP/Active Directory integration
DHCP discovery (provisioning server)
Flexible login options
Enhanced installer options
Auto Answer
Improved security options with SRTP media encryption
Workgroup capabilities - Busy Lamp Field (BLF) and Bridge Line Appearance (BLA)

Bria can be deployed within an enterprise environment either by manual configuration via the softphone Graphical User Interface (GUI) or by using a provisioning server. Please refer to the Resources for more information.

Requirements

To use Bria to make audio/video calls and/or send Instant Messages to a softphone, mobile or landline number, a VoIP (Voice over IP) service subscription with a local service provider or ISP is required. Please contact your local service provider to subscribe.

System Requirements

Processor	Minimum: Pentium 4® 2.4 GHz or equivalent Optimal: Intel Core Duo or equivalent, Video Card with DirectX 9.0c support
Memory	Minimum: 1 GB RAM Optimal: 2 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space	50MB
Operating system	Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista, 32-bits and 64-bits arch Microsoft Windows 7 Mac OS 10.5 or above
Connection	IP network connection (broadband, LAN, wireless)
Sound Card	Full-duplex, 16-bit or use USB headset
Browser	Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

Pricing

Purchase Bria directly from our secure online store.
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For quantities greater than 200 units, please complete the Sales Request Form and a CounterPath Sales representative will contact you with details on bulk pricing.
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