iOS integration with Internet Chat Services

Abstract

With the consolidation of the Internet on mobile devices, applications that provide telecommunications services began to emerge. These applications (known as OTTs) take advantage of the structural conditions of the Internet and have become a threat to Mobile Network Operators. In fact, as these applications are free and have thus great acceptance by the society, this is causing a significant loss of revenue by the Mobile Network Operators. To mitigate this problem, the GSM Association created the joyn initiative, which aims to provide Rich Communications Services to the end users including enhanced calls, messaging and media content share. The Mobile Network Operators realized that, to keep their customers, they should provide similar services (considering the OTTs) using the same policy: for free! These services are requested to software companies accredited by the GSM Association who develop joyn-branded products, as is the case of WIT Software, SA. The main objective of this project is to enrich the WIT Software joyn-branded product, differentiating it from the competition, by integrating the existing solution with popular Social Networks. After the integration it will be possible to check the list of Social Network friends, check their availability in the chat service to communicate with them within the joyn application developed by WIT Software, SA, thus sharing countless life experiences.