Video Conferencing news & articles

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NEW LifeSize Focus Camera

15th April 2008

Announcing unparalleled price-performance. LifeSize has once again shattered the price-performance barrier for video conferencing solutions with the introduction of their newest solution, LifeSize Focus.

New version of TANDBERG's Management Suite (TMS)

1st April 2008

TANDBERG has introduced a new version of its video management suite, featuring automatic upgrades for video conferencing endpoints and infrastructure software.

Businesses Turn to HD video as Catalyst for Growth

28th March 2008

Atlanta-based Vanguard Truck Center executives use LifeSize HD video to eliminate routine travel; Implant Seminars brings real-time dental implant surgery to doctors with LifeSize

TANDBERG Pledges 10 Percent Cut in Air Travel and Energy Use

18th March 2008

TANDBERG has released the company's first environmental sustainability review, with a pledge to cut air travel and energy use by 10 percent.

Why settle for less than High Definition?

26th February 2008

High Definition Video Conferencing systems have been on the market for a couple of years now and the technology is improving all the time. Why opt for Standard Definition when the quality of High Definition calls are vastly improved, even at lower speeds

NEW Polycom HDX7000

29th January 2008

High Definition quality for the standard conference room. The perfect solution for a small to medium sized room, delivering UltimateHD: HD voice, HD video and HD content for extreme performance.

LifeSize Unveils LifeSize® PlanetWiseTM and Announces Global Partnership with The Climate Group

22nd January 2008

LifeSize® PlanetWiseTM program will promote green technologies and policies, improve the company's environmental efficiency and provides support to The Climate Group, a leading environmental NGO

TANDBERG Codian MSE 8321 Gateway

22nd January 2008

TANDBERG Delivers Gateway for Up to 1,000 Concurrent Videoconferencing Calls. Highest Capacity High Definition (HD) Gateway in the Market.

TANDBERG's New Content Server

14th January 2008

Increases Versatility of Recorded Video. High-Definition Video Content Can Be Streamed in All Major Formats and Downloaded onto iPods and Zunes.

Videoconferencing Company of the Year

10th January 2008

LifeSize Chosen as "Videoconferencing Company of the Year" by Videoconferencing Insight

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Glossary

Video conferencing on a personal computer using a webcam and software. Ideal for individual use.
Video conferencing on a small-integrated unit designed to sit on your desktop. Ideal for individual use or very small groups.
A video conferencing system that is built into your room. There are many integrated furniture options and plasma screens can be wall mounted.
High Definition is the newest set of standards for high quality video conferencing. High Definition standards have been defined by the ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) as picture resolutions of 720p and 1080i/1080p. High Definition has a refresh rate of 24,25,30,50, 60 frames per second and a resolution image of 1280x720 pixels or 1920x1080 pixels. The higher number of pixels translates into sharper and clearer pictures. The higher refresh rate results in less flickering to the human eye. High Definition uses the progressive scan format rather than interlacing, treating the entire video image as one frame and does not suffer from jagged edges in the picture.
Polycom HD Voice delivers over twice the clarity of ordinary phone calls for life-like, vibrant conversations. Polycom HD Voice products have wideband technology for over twice the clarity of ordinary phone calls. Polycom's patented Acoustic Clarity Technology 2 combines next generation industry leading full duplex, echo cancellation, and noise reduction with advanced voice processing.
Polycom, Inc. is the worldwide leader in unified collaborative communications that maximize the efficiency and productivity of people and organizations by integrating the broadest array of video, voice, data and Web solutions to deliver the ultimate communications experience. Polycom's high quality, standards-based conferencing and collaboration solutions are easy to deploy and manage, as well as intuitive to use.
Certified Polycom Service Partners have been specially and extensively trained to support Polycom video conferencing systems.
Certified Polycom Service Resellers have been specially and extensively trained to support Polycom video conferencing systems.
Polycom Gold Certified Partners have demonstrated their extensive knowledge in Collaborative Communication technologies through rigorous testing in their selected product categories and the associated service requirements. They have the knowledge, skills, and commitment to implement technology solutions that match your exact business needs. They are highly skilled in providing the appropriate solution for your company's need. Gold Partners must also maintain a higher service standard to ensure that you receive the necessary support for your Polycom products.
Certified Tandberg Partners are trained to consult on, supply and support the full range of Tandberg's video conferencing solutions.
Videoconferencing is a live communication between people in separate locations. It usually involves audio and text as well as video. Videoconferencing in its simplest form transmits static images and text between two locations. Sophisticated video systems today can transmit full-motion video images and high-quality audio between multiple locations.
Video conferencing solutions comprise of everything you need to enable video communication between people in separate locations. Video conferencing systems can range from simple desk top systems for one-to-one video calls through to a sophisticated system, fully integrated into the design of your room for a video call between many people at a number of different locations.