Startup eZuce Offers Software-Only openUC Solution

A startup called eZuce is offering an open-source, software-only unified communications solution that company officials say is an alternative to Microsoft's UC offerings.

The product offers the same features as Microsoft's Communications Server, from instant messaging and video conferencing to unified messaging, presence, call center, collaboration and mobility, according to eZuce.

"eZuce was born from the successful efforts of SIPfoundry as demand increased for an open-source, [SIP]-based solution that ties enterprise communications tools [in] with Web-enabled business processes," Martin Steinmann, co-founder and CEO of eZuce, said in a statement. "eZuce presents a logical progression in UC with a holistic approach that marries the strengths of enterprise communications with cloud computing."