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eyeIO Unveils Breakthrough Video Encoding Technology, Netflix First to Deploy

February 2, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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netflix_logo.gifUltra-low-bandwidth encoding technology provides higher quality video experience
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PALO ALTO, CA -- February 1, 2012
-- Today EYE IO, LLC (eyeIO) makes its official debut as an Internet video streaming technology provider, announcing its first commercial license agreement with Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), the leading global internet subscription service for movies and TV shows.

DynaSis Adds Vu Telepresence to its Service Offering Inventive HD Videoconferencing System Is Powerful, Easy and Inexpensive to Use

February 2, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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February 01, 2012 -- DynaSis, Atlanta's premier provider of IT services and support for small and medium businesses (SMBs), today announced it is adding Vu Telepresence(R) to its roster of business-boosting services. Vu Telepresence enables any company with a standard broadband Internet connection to conduct HD-quality videoconferences with customers, colleagues and vendors.

AT&T and Orange Business Services Expand Telepresence Community

February 2, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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New Agreement Magnifies Global Telepresence Footprint and Increases Endpoints for Enterprise

DALLAS and PARIS, Feb. 2, 2012
-- AT&T and Orange Business Services today announced a new inter-provider connectivity agreement for a global telepresence service that expands the features and capabilities of video collaboration, allowing enterprises to schedule telepresence meetings and seamlessly connect telepresence endpoints.

Myers Network Solutions and Vidtel Team to Provide SMEs with a Device- and Platform-Agnostic Cloud Video Conferencing Service

February 1, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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Vidtel's any-to-any service enables affordable, enterprise-grade video conferencing between room-based systems, executive desktop products, tablets, PCs, Skype and Google Talk

SAN JOSE, Calif., and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2012
-- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a difficult choice when it comes to video conferencing: Spend six figures up front for a solution designed for large enterprises or settle for consumer-grade services such as Skype. Vidtel has teamed up with Myers Network Solutions to provide SMEs with an affordable, high-quality alternative: Vidtel's MeetMe, a cloud-based service that enables video conferences between room-based systems, executive desktop video systems, PCs/Macs, smartphones and tablets using any combination of SIP, H.323, Skype and Google Talk technologies.

Vidyo Demonstrates Multipoint Video Conference, Connecting Amazon's Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Nexus(TM) on 'Ice Cream Sandwich', VidyoPanorama and more at ISE 2012

February 1, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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Vidyo Demonstrates Multipoint Video Conference, Connecting Amazon's Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Nexus(TM) on 'Ice Cream Sandwich', VidyoPanorama and more at ISE 2012

AMSTERDAM, ISE 2012 -- February 1, 2012 --
Vidyo, Inc., the first company to deliver personal telepresence, will demonstrate its award-winning multipoint video conferencing software on Amazon's new Kindle Fire(TM), today at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2012 in Amsterdam. The company will also showcase the latest platform support for its VidyoMobile(TM) HD video conferencing software client: Android(TM) 4.0 'Ice Cream Sandwich' running on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus(TM) smart phone. This new Android mobile platform will be part of a live, multi-point, global video conference connecting an extensive variety of endpoints on iOS and Android mobile devices including the Kindle Fire, laptops, and a six screen VidyoPanorama system.

Video Conferencing Infrastructure Redefined: The LifeSize UVC Platform

January 31, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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Industry's first fully integrated, virtualized software platform for infrastructure is the key to driving true growth in the video conferencing industry, making the technology accessible to every business and enterprise

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31, 2012
- LifeSize, a division of Logitech (NASDAQ:LOGI) (SIX: LOGN) today announced the LifeSize(R) UVC Platform(TM), the industry's first integrated and virtualized software solution for HD video conferencing infrastructure. UVC stands for universal video collaboration, LifeSize's vision for all products and technologies, focusing on flexibility, simplicity and performance. The LifeSize UVC Platform integrates the capabilities of multiple single-purpose infrastructure products and makes them instantly available from one interface with one login account.

Telecom industry leaders join forces to form Global Meeting Alliance

January 31, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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Tata Communications and nine telecom leaders pledge their commitment to interconnect their business video communities - driving cross-network collaboration globally

New York (NYSE) & Mumbai (BSE) - 31 January 2012
- Tata Communications, together with nine global service providers, today announced the launch of the Global Meeting Alliance(TM), an open ecosystem of leading telecom providers that have aligned to interconnect their respective business video communities. Launch members include Sprint, Glowpoint and TELUS in North America, Safaricom in Africa, Telstra in Australia, Etisalat, Qtel and Mobily in the Middle East, and Neotel in South Africa. The launch represents the largest functioning global collaboration between Service Providers in business video services.

Hi-Fi Meets Hi-Def with Vaddio's New AutoTrak 2.0 Wireless Audio Interface

January 31, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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AutoTrak Wireless Audio Interface features Vaddio's EasyTALK Wireless Microphone Technology

The AutoTrak 2.0 Wireless Audio Interface is built around Vaddio's new EasyTALK wireless microphone technology for clearer professional-grade AV sound quality. Featuring a high-quality unidirectional microphone element built into the IR Lanyard, AutoTrak 2.0 eliminates the need for a separate wireless microphone system. And the 2.4GHZ full frequency spectrum audio offers interference-free operation and wide-band sound quality, even in the presence of other conventional channel-mapped wireless systems.

New iPhone App for WolfVision Visualizers on Show at ISE 2012

January 31, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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Hall 1, Booth No 1M11. WolfVision will be demonstrating a new iPhone app for their range of Visualizers at this years ISE 2012. The latest iPhone App, WVRemote2 is now available from the iTunes App Store and can be downloaded free of charge. When connected to a WLAN router, WolfVision Visualizers can be remote controlled directly from an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Live Image Preview, pinch gesture zooming and easy image source switching using swipe gestures are just a few highlights of the new app, which features a completely redesigned easy-to-use graphical user interface. WVRemote2 delivers an impressive user experience, and it is the ideal addition to any presentation toolkit.

RADVISION Launches the Industry's Most Powerful HD Video Conferencing System in its Class

January 31, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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RADVISION SCOPIA XT5000 becomes the industry's first room system to combine advanced dual HD 1080p/60fps video and content, HD audio, H.264 High Profile and SVC
          
AMSTERDAM, TEL AVIV, Israel, and FAIR LAWN, N.J., Jan. 31, 2012
- RADVISION(R) Ltd. (Nasdaq: RVSN), a leading technology and end-to-end solution provider for unified visual communications, today announced the RADVISION SCOPIA XT5000, the industry's most powerful video system in its class. The new SCOPIA XT5000 is being introduced as RADVISION's flagship product in the SCOPIA series of state-of-the-art video conferencing systems.

Yorktel Announces Comprehensive Cloud Video Services Enabling 'Any to Any' Business Class Video Communications for Enterprise, Government and SMB Customers

January 30, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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Yorktel Video Cloud Connect(TM) and Video Cloud Connect+(TM) Provide Best-in-Class Functionality, Interoperability and Unique Flexibility for New and Existing Video Users

EATONTOWN, NJ, Jan 30, 2012
-- Yorktel, the leading video managed services provider, today introduced the new Video Cloud Connect(TM) Suite, including Video Cloud Connect(TM) and Video Cloud Connect+(TM) cloud-based video conferencing services. Combining Yorktel's innovative design and video expertise, the Video Cloud Connect offerings uniquely integrate best-in-class video hardware and software, networking technologies and managed services to provide the most complete, flexible, and cost-effective solutions for 'any to any' communications.

XConnect and IPV Collaborate to Reduce Cost, Complexity of Video Calling and Conferencing

January 30, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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XConnect's ENUM Registry and IPV's Federated Inter-Xchange (FIX) Combine to Connect IP Video "Islands," Making Video Calls as Straightforward as Voice Calls

LONDON, Jan. 30, 2012
- IP networks will handle 1 million minutes of video every second by 2012, Cisco forecasts. To reduce the cost and complexity of video communications and drive adoption of video services, XConnect and IPV today announced a partnership that will enable end users to make point-to-point video calls without expensive manual intervention and bridges.

Wainhouse Research Enhances Unified Communications & Collaboration Coverage with Three New Industry Analysts

January 27, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
January 26, 2012 Boston, MA -- Wainhouse Research (WR), the leading analyst firm for unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) markets, has added three new industry experts to its team. Designed to further expand WR's outstanding coverage of the evolving UC&C industry, these professionals bring deep industry expertise and a wide range of experiences which will provide valuable strategic planning and competitive positioning resources to WR clients.

ClearOne to Acquire VCON Video Conferencing Ltd

January 27, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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ClearOne Enters Video Conferencing Market with the Acquisition of VCON

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (Jan 27, 2012)
-- ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) today announced the acquisition of Israel-based VCON Video Conferencing, a leader in high-performance, end-to-end, software video conferencing solutions.

SPIRIT DSP Receives 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award

January 27, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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VideoMost.com Recognized for Innovation in Multipoint HD Videoconferencing

MOSCOW, Russia - Jan. 27, 2012 - SPIRIT DSP, the world's top voice and video over IP engines provider, announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named SPIRIT's product VideoMost.com a recipient of the 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award.  

Virtalis supplies advanced visualisation for Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

January 26, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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Virtalis Supplies Advanced Visualisation for Nuclear AMRC

January 26, 2012 -- Virtalis has designed and installed two Virtual Reality (VR) systems for the new Nuclear AMRC at Sheffield. The Nuclear AMRC was set up to support the nuclear supply chain for the new generation of nuclear reactors. It aims to put UK industry at the forefront of nuclear technology, both nationally and internationally.

Whygo Automates 300 Public Video Conferencing Rooms in North America

January 26, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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Whygo expands its public video conferencing room network of real-time live availability & instant confirmation venues by a further 300 facilities in North America this week.

January 25, 2012
-- The world's leading online distributor of public videoconferencing and telepresence facilities today announced it has successfully integrated with the calendaring systems of an additional 300 public video conferencing rooms in the USA.

AVI-SPL Acquires Iformata Communications LLC

January 25, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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Addition of VNOC and VNOC Symphony(R) Management Software Extends AVI-SPL's Managed Services Solution

Tampa, Fla,. - January 25, 2012 - Leading audio video communications provider AVI-SPL announced today the acquisition of Iformata Communications LLC, a leading provider of video managed services. This acquisition includes the Iformata Video Network Operations Center (VNOC) business and the VNOC Symphony(R) management platform. AVI-SPL views this acquisition as a critical move in the company's continuing drive to become the dominant player in the video communications solutions and services space.

Video Guidance Attributes Strong Growth to New Markets, New Products and Huge Demand

January 25, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Bloomington, Minn.-based Video Guidance, the leading strategic visual communications company in the Upper Midwest, continues to generate record sales, boasting a 2011 year-end increase in revenues of 31 percent over 2010. The multi-billion collaboration market continues to grow year over year, and Video Guidance's strong presence in the marketplace is reaping the benefits.

Polycom Adds Four New Area VPs to Drive Growth in North America and New VP of Worldwide System Engineering to Expand Company's Leadership in Video Collaboration

January 25, 2012 | Hogan Keyser
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New sales leaders to focus on expanding high-touch enterprise customer engagements, leveraging key channel and alliance partnerships

PLEASANTON, Calif. - Jan 25, 2012
: Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM), the global leader in standards-based unified communications (UC), today announced the appointments of five new, North America based sales executives to drive the ubiquity of video collaboration in a rapidly evolving UC market. The sales leaders are tasked with accelerating the penetration and adoption of Polycom video collaboration solutions in the enterprise, including the fast-growing Polycom(R) RealPresence(TM) Platform -- the most comprehensive software infrastructure for universal video collaboration -- and video collaboration solutions that range from RealPresence immersive and room solutions to video software for laptops and mobile devices. The new sales executives bring proven track-records in enterprise IT sales leadership, having driven strategy and sales execution in key roles at some of the world's largest technology companies.

VisiInc PLC to Acquire VIA3

September 29, 2011 | Hogan Keyser

In the deep

August 19, 2011 | William Zimmerman

Telanetix Announces Third Quarter 2007 Results

December 18, 2007 | John Serrao

The First New York NANOG Event Will Be Hosted by telx

December 13, 2007 | John Serrao

Cisco's Telepresence winning big in conferencing

December 13, 2007 | John Serrao

AT&T Expands New-Generation IP/MPLS Backbone Network

December 10, 2007 | John Serrao