Acrobits

Acrobits was a Canadian software company specializing in mobile Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Acrobits developed software development kits (SDKs) and end-user applications focused on delivering high-quality audio and video calling capabilities over IP networks, particularly on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

The company's main products included:

• Softphone SDK: A software development kit that allowed developers to integrate VoIP functionality into their own mobile applications. This SDK provided tools for managing SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) registration, call handling, audio and video codecs, and other core VoIP features.

• Groundwire: A SIP-based softphone application for iOS and Android platforms. Groundwire was a full-featured VoIP client that supported a wide range of SIP features, including multiple accounts, call recording, and advanced codec options. It catered to users seeking a reliable and customizable VoIP solution.

• Cloud Softphone: A hosted softphone solution that provided businesses with a complete VoIP platform, including user management, call routing, and reporting features.

Acrobits primarily targeted businesses and organizations looking to integrate VoIP functionality into their mobile applications or offer their own branded softphone solutions. Their Softphone SDK was particularly popular among developers in the telecommunications, unified communications, and mobile application development industries.

In 2017, Acrobits was acquired by BroadSoft, a cloud communications provider, which was subsequently acquired by Cisco Systems in 2018. The Acrobits technology has since been integrated into Cisco's collaboration and communication platforms. The Groundwire application continues to be available, reflecting its user base and sustained demand for a robust SIP softphone. The Acrobits brand, however, is less visible as its technologies are now part of the larger Cisco portfolio.