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AT&T, BT and Tata Demonstrate Industry's First Cisco TelePresence Call Across Multiple Carrier Networks

July 2, 2009 | Chris Payatagool

Significant Milestone Achieved in Developing Global Public Cisco TelePresence Network

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 1, 2009 - AT&T, BT, and Tata Communications, today took a significant step forward to deliver Cisco TelePresence (TM) services globally, by conducting the industry's first multipoint, intercompany Cisco TelePresence meeting across multiple carrier networks.  AT&T, BT and Tata, together with Cisco, demonstrated the technical ability for a Cisco TelePresence user to call others on any carrier network with high levels of security and reliability.





Human Productivity Lab
FLASHBACK - From Telepresence, Effective Visual Collaboration, and the Future of Global Business at the Speed of Light - Published August 2006

--The Future of Telepresence and Effective Visual Collaboration - Page 33

The Interconnection of Effective Visual Collaboration Networks

Making logical and physical connections while maintaining an acceptable quality of service across multiple high-bandwidth IP networks is a difficult undertaking . . . at least for now. Technical challenges aside, some solution vendors will resist the interconnection of telepresence and effective visual collaboration networks. Vendors will seek to leverage the value of connecting to the businesses, publicly available locations and content headends on their own network by closing it to all but paying customers. This will not last long. Their own customers will demand connection between networks, making interconnection the future of effective visual collaboration.


Two new services for Telepresence, the immersive videoconference solution from Orange Business Services

July 1, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
orange_network_map.jpg* A personalized concierge system, as well as a new line of equipment for an even simpler customer experience.

* Telepresence Community, which enables businesses to open their existing Telepresence solution to external participants.


Less than a year after the launch of Telepresence, Orange Business Services introduces two new services to enrich this offer, available today in 104 countries, making it the world's largest coverage.
 
Simplifying Telepresence users' everyday lives
 

TANDBERG Offers Unrivaled Telepresence Interoperability To Growing Base Of Customers Through Expanded Telepresence Server Portfolio

July 1, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
tandberg_160x46px.jpgTANDBERG Telepresence Server 7010 delivers greater flexibility and interoperability for B2B telepresence calls

 Leading global telepresence provider TANDBERG has introduced the new TANDBERG TS 7010 - a compact telepresence bridge that offers even greater flexibility and interoperability for the region's telepresence customers.


Thumbnail image for TANDBERG_Telepresence_T3.jpgA compact version of the award-winning chassis-based TANDBERG Telepresence Server, the TS 7010 is a powerful solution that enables high-definition, multi-vendor, multi-screen telepresence calls for entry-level customers and remote offices.

Marriott Becomes the Largest Hotel Company to Offer Telepresence Globally, Giving Customers the Widest Array of Meeting Options

June 30, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
Using AT&T Telepresence Solution, Marriott Will Increase Opportunities for Small Meetings Business and Create New Revenue Streams for Its Hotels

Solidifying its position as the lodging industry technology leader, Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) is announcing it will offer telepresence technology in its hotels worldwide, using AT&T's fully-managed AT&T Telepresence Solution.  Cisco TelePresence (TM) technology will enable Marriott to offer customers the widest array of meeting options, whether in-person, virtual or both.

Thumbnail image for cisco_cts3000.jpgTelepresence is a rapidly growing and increasingly popular technology that enables small groups of less than 20 people to meet and collaborate in multiple locations worldwide in real time.  By combining high-definition video, crisp, real time audio - no delays - and interior design for telepresence suites, groups feel as if they are actually meeting together in the same room, even if they are thousands of miles apart. (See video demonstration.)

Starwood Hotels and Tata Communications Partner to Roll-Out TelePresence Rooms in Hotels Globally

June 30, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
tata_logo.jpgTelePresence Provides the Experience of in-Person Meetings With Participants in Locations Around the World

SINGAPORE and WHITE PLAINS, NY, June 30 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc (NYSE:HOT) and Tata Communications, a leading provider of the new world of communications, today announced a partnership agreement as part of an ambitious plan to roll out public Telepresence rooms worldwide.

The agreement will significantly increase Tata Communications' network of public Cisco TelePresence rooms with 10 new facilities opening in Starwood hotels by the end of 2009. The first telepresence suites are planned for Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, Sheraton on the Park in Sydney, Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, The Westin Los Angeles Airport and W Chicago-City Center. Looking ahead, Starwood anticipates expanding the offering to hotels in key international business markets like Brussels, Paris, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. Tata Communications Telepresence Service will provide Starwood and its guests an "in person" meeting experience with participants in rooms around the world.

Telx Launches First Video Exchange to Enable Advanced Video Adoption by Enterprises

June 28, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
telx_logo_160x87px.jpgNEW YORK, NY -- 06/25/09 -- Key Highlights:

--  Telx provides the first network-neutral Exchange for transmission of
    video traffic.
--  Company establishes relationship with Toronto-based IP V Gateways to
    support new Telx Video Xchange VPN-NAP.
--  Telx provides carrier-neutral and video equipment neutral video
    exchange

    
Telx, one of the largest and fastest-growing domestic interconnection and colocation data center operators, today announced that it has become the first colocation and interconnection provider to offer a virtual private network-network access point (VPN-NAP) that is optimized for video transmission. Branded as the Telx Video Xchange, the new interexchange service enables customers to deploy and use video conferencing or Telepresence equipment with other entities on different networks. The new service solves the critical inter-enterprise video issues that have hindered the adoption of such technology to date, such as mis-matched QoS, addressing conflicts and asynchronous security, for carriers, enterprises, and systems integrators.

Savvis Achieves Cisco Powered Managed TelePresence, MPLS-VPN, Firewall & IDS/IPS Designations

June 24, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
ST. LOUIS -- Savvis, Inc. (NASDAQ:SVVS), a global leader in outsourced managed computing and network infrastructure for IT applications, today announced it has achieved Cisco Powered designations for Savvis' Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Application Transport Network (ATN) by meeting the standards to achieve Cisco Powered designations for Managed TelePresenceā„¢ Network Connection. The company also announced that it has achieved Cisco Powered designations for Managed MPLS-VPN, Managed Firewall and Managed IDS/IPS services.

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The Savvis Demonstrator - An HSL & Brian Thornton Joint

British American Tobacco Selects Teliris Telepresence 6G Platform

June 23, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
teliris_160x42px.jpgTotal of 130 6G Telepresence Rooms Ordered in First 30 Days of General Availability

ORLANDO, Fla., June 18 -- Teliris, the leading global provider of agile telepresence and collaboration, announced today that British American Tobacco will double their current Teliris Telepresence deployment as well as upgrade all existing systems to realize the benefits of the newly released agile 6G platform.
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In Era of Tight Budgets, PSAV Enables Businesses to Extend and Regionalize Events for Less with Polycom Telepresence

June 22, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
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LONG BEACH, CA and PLEASANTON, CA -- PSAV Presentation Services, the leading supplier of audiovisual and event technology support to hotels, associations, producers and meeting planners worldwide, is deploying high-definition (HD) telepresence from Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCM), the global leader in telepresence, video and voice communication solutions. With Polycom telepresence, PSAV is enabling businesses to cost-effectively extend the reach of events and host sales conferences, industry events and other meetings at a time when eight out of 10 companies are cutting back on business travel.

HP Halo launches webcasting service

June 18, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
Thumbnail image for HP_Halo_MeetingRoom_SM.jpgFee of up to $6,000 allows one-to-many videocasts, for such uses as earnings reports, meetings

By Matt Hamblen

Hewlett-Packard Co. today announced webcasting technology that expands on its Halo telepresence capabilities.

With the HP Halo Webcasting service, companies that already have at least one Halo telepresence station can multicast video presentations to a theoretically unlimited number of Web-enabled desktops or laptops.

The service will be especially useful for meetings, such as quarterly earnings reports, where thousands of analysts and employees would want to watch a company CEO deliver a presentation in real-time, said Darren Podrabsky, global marketing manager for HP Halo, in an interview.

Iformata Redefines VNOC Services with VNOC Symphony Platform

June 17, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
iformata_160x59px.jpgIformata Communications, the leading innovator in worldwide VNOC services, announces its new VNOC Symphony platform for enterprise video communication management. Built on a web-oriented architecture, VNOC Symphony's framework easily interacts with current and emerging interface technologies for ubiquitous and mobile real-time access of any meeting resource.

Teliris Unveils 6G Telepresence - the First-Ever Simple, Affordable, Available-Anywhere Solution

June 17, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
teliris_160x42px.jpgCanada Newswire -- Groundbreaking Sixth Generation Platform Delivers Telepresence Over General Purpose Networks, Radically Simplifying Acquisition, Deployment and Operating Costs

Total of 130 6G Telepresence Rooms Ordered in First 30 Days of General Availability

ORLANDO, Fla., June 17 -- InfoComm -- Teliris, the leading global provider of agile telepresence and collaboration, today announced it has redefined the industry with the unveiling of 6G telepresence, an affordable platform that extends an uncompromised experience to locations anywhere in the world by reducing bandwidth and related costs.



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AVI-SPL joins Polycom and Glowpoint in Creating the "TEN Alliance"

June 17, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
avi_polycom_glowpoint.jpgLeading audio and video communications provider AVI-SPL has joined Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM) and Glowpoint (OTCBB: GLOW) to promote and provide Business to Business (b2b) video communications, in what is being called the "TEN Alliance."

LifeSize Debuts LifeSize (R) Desktop (TM), Extending the LifeSize HD Video Communications Experience to the PC

June 16, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
Thumbnail image for lifesize_room_465x233px.jpgStandalone, PC-based Solution Mobilizes High Definition Video Communications, Enabling Users to Collaborate from Anywhere in the World

Austin, Tex. - June 15, 2009 - LifeSize Communications, the global leader in high definition video communications, today announced LifeSize(R) Desktop (TM), a standalone video conferencing solution that delivers HD video communications from the convenience of a PC. LifeSize Desktop works with off-the-shelf web cams and is performance-optimized for today's PC's, allowing knowledge workers to stay connected to colleagues, customers, or partners from virtually anywhere in the world, whether in the office, at home, or while traveling.

Providea Conferencing Has Been Designated a Certified Managed Service Provider for TANDBERG Total Service

June 16, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
provideasolutions.gifNEW YORK, NY--- TANDBERG and Providea Conferencing, LLC today announced that Providea has achieved the designation of Certified Managed Service Provider for TANDBERG Total Service. With this distinction, Providea, a leading single-source provider of high-definition video conferencing, audiovisual and networked solutions, will offer a portfolio of comprehensive managed services that ensure the high-quality, reliable meetings that executives demand.

New Features for the DVE Huddle including the "REALroom 3D (TM)" option

June 16, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
new_dve_logo.jpgIrvine, CA JUNE 15 -- The highly acclaimed DVE Huddle Room telepresence solution is now being offered with several key options, including REALroom 3D(TM) for limited unique applications. The DVE Huddle Room, since its launch at Infocomm 08, has been installed throughout the US, Europe, Asia, and soon, Australia. The DVE Huddle Room is a key product that captured the attention of ABI Research who has identified DVE as the "Leader in Technology" in the telepresence field.


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DVE HUDDLE ROOM 70


AT&T Announces New Enhancements to its Managed Telepresence Solution

June 11, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
New AT&T Telepresence Solution Features Include Multi-Point Encryption for Greater Security

AT&T Telepresence Solution users will now be able to conduct meetings that are encrypted for business and security reasons, share videos and control who joins a call, thanks to a suite of new features announced by AT&T*. These additional capabilities represent the latest milestone in AT&T's efforts to provide businesses with powerful and cost-effective collaboration tools that improve productivity while helping decrease costs such as business travel.

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TelePresence Tech Collaborates with Samsung to Launch Life-Size, Full Height 3D TelePresence

June 11, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
teletech_160x68px.jpgFirst Public Demonstration June 17 to 19 at InfoComm 09 in Orlando, Florida

June 10, 2009 - Plano, Texas In collaboration with the Samsung LCD Group, TelePresence Technologies, LLC next week will launch a new patented solution for displaying life-size images of people to their full height in a live transmission. The new system, integrating a Samsung 82-inch LCD monitor, creates the effect of people at distant locations from around the world appearing to be present in the three dimensional setting of the room as they interact naturally with direct eye contact, regardless of whether they're standing up or sitting down. Other telepresence systems restrict meeting participants to seated positions to prevent a portion of the view from being lost when participants stand up.

GestureTek Showcases New Products and Product Upgrades For AV Systems Integrators at InfoComm 2009

June 9, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
the-cube.jpgEvolutions in GestureTek's 3D Visualization, Multi-Touch, Immersion and 'Plug and Play' Portable Interactive Display Among the New Featured Technologies

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - GestureTek Inc., inventor and multiple patent holder in camera-enabled gesture recognition technology for display, presentation and entertainment systems, today announced several new products and product upgrades aimed at the systems integration market. These cutting-edge products reflect some of the most advanced gesture control applications in the market, including 3D depth sensing, multi-touch, immersion and portable interactivity. The technologies will be displayed at Infocomm 09 at the Orange County Convention Centre from June 17 to19, Booth 2178.

Telx secures more than $43 million in Financing from CIT and RBC Capital Markets

June 7, 2009 | Chris Payatagool
telx_logo_160x87px.jpgAdditional capital provides opportunities for increased growth and new product development

Key Highlights:

    * Provides USD $43.5 million in financing to Telx.

    * Adds funding to the company's balance sheet for expanded growth and new enhancements to products and services.

    * Demonstrates the viability of Telx's current business model and plan.

    * Telx shows continued growth with a strong increase in business in the first quarter of 2009.


New York, NY - Telx, one of the largest domestic interconnection and colocation data center operators, announced today that it has secured USD$43.5 million in new financing from CIT Communications, Media & Entertainment and RBC Capital Markets, replacing its former term loan and providing funding for new projects and business enhancements. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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