GAO Research Inc. (GAO) is a recognized international leading provider of communications software to telecom and electronics companies worldwide.

Starting from a basement office, GAO made a modest beginning in June 1992. Initially the company provided consulting services in DSP algorithms and developed audio software. In 1995, GAO strategically repositioned itself to target the embedded communications market.

Today, the company has become a recognized industry leader and provides the most comprehensive and unique suite of modem, fax, telephony, speech software, VoIP, fax relay, and fax/modem/voice relay software for embedded applications.

Solutions & Products

Interest in software implementations of communication functions has increased over the years because they offer better cost/performance ratios than fixed function chip sets, in addition to their unmatched flexibility in functional and technological upgrades.

GAO provides the most comprehensive and unique suite of modem, fax, telephony, speech, Voice over IP (VoIP), fax relay, fax/modem/voice relay and fax/modem/voice over IP/wireless software on a wide range of DSPs and microprocessors. GAO's products have been widely reported by numerous most influential international publications in the industry.

GAO software is available in modules or packages. A module implements a function for a particular standard such as V.34 color fax, V.92 modem, G.723.1 vocoder, etc. A package contains a group of modules where each one performs a single function and they collectively perform a complete application. For example, GAO V.92 modem package integrates the V.92 function and all its fallbacks as well as protocols and control functions. The customer may license a module, one of GAO's existing packages, or a customized package. GAO's software fully complies with all ITU and other applicable standards for interoperability purposes, and is exhaustively tested before delivery to its customers. GAO performs fine-tuning on its code to meet any customer's specific requirements such MIPS/MHz and Memory utilization.

Applications of GAO Software

Some applications of GAO software include: set-top boxes, multi-function printers (with such additional functions as fax and copy), video phones, wireless communications devices, feature phones, DVD players, defense products, software modems on PCs, Internet phones, modem pools, metering and debit/credit card terminals etc.

GAO: The Leader in Communications Software

GAO leads the embedded communications software market because of its comprehensive technologies, unparalleled support of a wide range of platforms and languages, broad technical expertise, world class customers, and excellent technical support and state-of-the-art testing facilities.

Comprehensive Technologies

GAO provides the most comprehensive offerings in the technologies of modem, fax, speech, and telephony in the world market place.

Wide Range of Platforms & Languages Supported

GAO software runs on a variety of microprocessors such as ARM, ST and Pentium and DSPs such as those from TI and ADI.

Broad Expertise

Experience with sophisticated communications software for modem, fax, speech, and telephony can only be developed over years of working with different forms of such technologies. In addition to developing and supporting modem, fax, telephony, and speech software for most popular DSPs and microprocessors, GAO's engineers have ported its software to many other proprietary processors.

World Class Customer

GAO's customers include the world's leading electronics, communications and semiconductor companies from almost all of the developed countries including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, the U.K., Singapore, Switzerland and the U.S. These companies license GAO's software and embed it in their electronics products to add communication functionality. A list of customers can be provided on a confidential basis to respect the privacy of GAO's customers.

Excellent Support

GAO is renown for its engineering expertise and excellent support services. A large and experienced staff of DSP and communications engineers provide prompt and high-quality support using the latest communication tools. Support is often provided on site.

Rigourous and Stringent Testing

GAO's testing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art testing equipment and manned by experienced professionals. All modem and fax software is rigorously tested on TAS, Abacus 5000Fax Lab and Telegra devices according to relevant ITU standards under various channel models. All speech software has passed the test vectors specified by the ITU.

Quality Control

GAO's products adhere to stringent quality control. Quality in GAO's software is reflected in the well-structured code, detailed design documentation, rigorous testing and well-managed version control. Each project follows a well-defined design and test plan. The implementation of the plan ensures that GAO's software for the project is easily integrated into the customer's system, is easily maintainable and offers an upgrade path to the next generation product of the customer.

Strong Partnerships with Leading Processor Vendors

GAO has established partnerships with leading DSP and microprocessor manufacturers (Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, ST, Intel, Philips, Infineon, IDT, etc) who participate in joint development and marketing efforts. GAO continues to expand its line of communications software products and strengthen its partnerships with leading processor vendors.