An open source unified communications framework designed for developers and integrators to rapidly develop ICT based applications using their existing development skills. By using ICTCore, a developer can create communication-based applications such as Auto attendant, Fax to Email, Click to Call, etc. They can program custom business logic that can control incoming and outgoing communication instances. ICTCore having a primary focus on integrated and automated communications. ICTCore goal is to be a common server-side software/back-end for CTI (computer telephony integration) related projects. Further, as a framework, it can be extended to develop new communication solution and services using the user’s existing development skills and infrastructure.