MEDIA RELEASE PR36901
TANDBERG First to Enable High Definition Video Between Microsoft Office Communicator
and Standards-Based Video Users
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --
Demonstration reinforces TANDBERG's continued investment in interoperability with
Microsoft
Today, TANDBERG(R) (OSLO: TAA. OL) further established its leadership in open
standards with the announcement of a Unified Communications Gateway technology,
demonstrating high definition video interoperability with Microsoft Office
Communicator R2. This groundbreaking technology enables Microsoft Office Communicator
users to experience high definition video quality when connecting to standards based
systems. TANDBERG is the first company to transcode from Microsoft's Real Time Video
(RTV) codec, to the industry standard H.264 video codec. With this breakthrough,
TANDBERG brings absolute video quality to everyone, from the Microsoft desktop user
to the telepresence suite participant.
The new technology is the result of TANDBERG's long-standing partnership with
Microsoft and solidifies the company's commitment to delivering the increased
productivity and high-quality experience of telepresence to everyone across an
organization.
"By strengthening interoperability with Microsoft and continuing to invest in
their partnership, TANDBERG is sending a clear signal that the company has no
intention of slowing its efforts to advance its vision of an open community of video
users," said Brent Kelly, Sr. Analyst, Wainhouse Research. "The UC Gateway is a
critical development for enabling video users to connect in the best HD quality no
matter where they are or what network they're on, helping to bring value to customers
and drive further adoption of video conferencing."
"TANDBERG is breaking down the barriers to widespread video adoption and creating
a standards-based video community where no one is out of reach," said Fredrik
Halvorsen, TANDBERG CEO. "This Unified Communications Gateway innovation reflects our
dedication to integration with Microsoft and illustrates our video-first approach to
unified communications. We are connecting communication islands and delivering value
to customers that goes beyond travel reduction - we are transforming the way people
work at a pace unmatched in the industry."
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About TANDBERG
TANDBERG is the leading global provider of telepresence, high definition video
conferencing and mobile video products and services with dual headquarters in New
York and Norway. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and software for
video, voice and data. The company provides sales, support and value-added services
in over 90 countries worldwide. TANDBERG is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock
TANDBERG is a trademark or registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries.
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owners.
Contacts:
Nilesh Pritam
TANDBERG Asia Pacific
Tel: +65-9369-5477
Email: Nilesh.pritam@tandberg.com
SOURCE: TANDBERG
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