Session Initiation Protocol

Also known as SIP. A standard protocol for multimedia events. A signaling protocol for Internet conferencing, telephony, presence, events notification, and instant messaging. SIP is more efficient than H.323 in establishing point-to-point connections and supporting multipoint connections. There are various extensions to SIP that make it easier to use in a variety of contexts.

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