The Rich Communications Suite (RCS) is a suite of applications and services being defined within the GSMA that will enable interoperable, enriched communications including Enhanced Phonebook, Enhanced Messaging and Enriched Calls. Focused initially on Mobile networks, it is also planned to extend the RCS services to fixed networks, providing a truly converged feature set.
Colibria is partnering with key RCS vendors to integrate our Converged Messaging (SIP IM), Presence, and Network Address Book within their overall RCS solutions. These solutions are currently being trialled by multiple operators worldwide.
Key features of RCS include: 
Enhanced Messaging: allows the user to see and trigger all communication (SMS, MMS, IM) in a threaded conversational view simplifying the user experience. Messaging supports both one to one conversations and one to many ad hoc group messaging. Large messages are supported including pictures and file transfer. Colibria’s Converged messaging platform is fully compliant with the requirements of RCS today.
Enhanced Address Book: integrates presence information into the phone book interface providing those in your address book with willingness and best method of communication. The address book initially allows backup and restore of contacts to a network repository but will move to a full network address book implementation in later phases. Colibria’s presence platform and Network Address Book meet the requirements of RCS specifications today.
Content Sharing: directly of video or still images is supported whether during or independently of a voice call. This mode of transport is supported directly by the handset manufacturers.
