01 Communique
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| Company type | Public Listed Company (TSX-V: ONE) |
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| Industry | Software |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
Key people | Andrew Cheung, President[1] |
| Products | Remote Access Software, Online Help Desk Support Software |
Number of employees | 15[2] |
| Website | www.01com.com |
01 Communique is a Canadian cyber security and technology company based in Mississauga, Ontario. 01 Communique is focused on cybersecurity with IronCAP,[3] a cryptographic system designed to protect users and enterprises by securing conventional computer systems and protecting against future quantum computing attacks.
IronCAP operates using time tested code-based cryptography, however product improvements allow faster and more secure[citation needed] encryption, decryption and key generation. By introducing sophisticated linear codes and error syndromes into encryption keys, the company claims that their technology confuses even quantum computers and prevents any information from being compromised.
According to 01, examples of vertical applications are email/file encryption, digital signatures, blockchain security, remote access/VPN, credit card security, cloud storage, artificial intelligence, IoT (5G), and website security.
Prior to this, the company developed integrated communications software and services. 01 Communique specializes in providing remote access to information stored on a Desktop PC over the Internet.[4] Generally this is referred to as PC remote access software or PC remote control software. The Company's legacy business provides customers with a suite of secure remote access services and products. Prior to this, 01 Communique was active in the Remote Access Software market. Their legacy product line provided users with the ability to establish Remote Desktop Connections via the Internet.
Company history
01 Communique was founded in 1992.[5] The company's first release was a fax program called 01 Fax. Its next release would be the COMMUNICATE! series, unified communications software combining fax, e-mail, voice mail, text recognition, and paging capabilities.[6]
The company's focus switched to PC remote access and PC remote control software in the late 1990s. In 2000, the company filed for U.S. and Canadian patents related to the technologies they have invented and used in their commercial software.[7] US Patent #6,928,479 and #6,938,076 were awarded in August 2005.[8]
On March 8, 2000, 01 Communique began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the trading symbol ONE. The company had been previously trading on the Canadian Dealing Network.[9]
In 2010, 01 Communique opened offices in Arlington, Virginia, to promote its newest products and services in Web 2.0. platforms, including I'm InTouchMeeting that allows businesses and users to communicate and collaborate in realTime, with bi-directional capabilities. In 2015, I'm InTouchMeeting was awarded the "2015 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award".[10]
Lawsuit against Citrix
In February 2006, 01 Communique launched a patent infringement lawsuit against Citrix Systems alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,928,479.[11] The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division.[11] The jury rejected 01 Communique's infringement claims, and in 2018 the Federal Circuit denied the company's appeal.[12]
Products
Current
Software
- IronCAP - quantum safe cryptographic system.
- I'm InTouch - software for remotely accessing and controlling a computer.
- I'm OnCall - remote help desk software.
- COMMUNICATE! - Unified communications software.
- I'm InTouchMeeting - software-as-a-service for hosting online meetings with bi-directional capabilities and a Web 2.0. platform.
Hardware
- I'm InTouch SecurePC - Secure netbook for use with the I'm InTouch remote access service.
- I'm InTouch SecureKEY - USB security token enabling Two-factor authentication for the I'm InTouch remote access service.
Discontinued
- 01 Fax
Partnerships
- In 2001, 01 Communique signed an ISV alliance agreement with Research In Motion (RIM) to increase the interoperability between I'm InTouch and RIM's wireless email software.[13]
- In 2002, a partnership was announced with Hitachi Business Solution to localize I'm InTouch for sale in Japan.[14]
- In 2011, a partnership was announced with Active Edge Techs, based in the DC-metropolitan area, in order to add value and diversify their products and services.
See also
Citations
- ^ "StockHouse.ca - 01 Communique Lab Inc". Archived from the original on 2005-04-24. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
- ^ "Company Profile for 01 Communique Laboratory Inc (CA;ONE)". Retrieved 2008-10-10.
- ^ "Remote PC Access Software & Support : 01com.com". www.01com.com. Retrieved 2019-09-09.
- ^ ""01 Communique Launches Next Generation I'm InTouch." December 5, 2001". Retrieved 16 January 2008.
- ^ "About 01 Communique". Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
- ^ ""COMMUNICATE! i2000" May 2000". Retrieved 12 February 2008.
- ^ ""System computer product and method for providing a private communication portal." August 9, 2005". Retrieved 16 January 2008.
- ^ ""Canadian Software Developer is Suing Citrix." October 24, 2007". Retrieved 16 January 2008.
- ^ ""01 Communique Makes TSE Debut." March 8, 2000". CBC News. March 8, 2000. Retrieved 12 February 2008.
- ^ "TMC Announces 2015 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award Winners". news.tmcnet.com. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- ^ a b ""Market Rewarding Copyright Lawsuit." November 2, 2007". Retrieved 16 January 2008.
- ^ "01 COMMUNIQUE LABORATORY, INC. V. CITRIX SYSTEMS, INC. | Knobbe Martens". www.knobbe.com. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- ^ ""01 Communique Signs BlackBerry ISV Alliance Agreement with Research In Motion" September 11, 2001". Retrieved 13 February 2008.
- ^ ""01 Communique Announces Strategic Development and Licensing Agreement with Hitachi Business Solution Co., Ltd." February 20, 2002". Retrieved 13 February 2008.