Dordrecht, 21 april 2009 – LifeSize Communications introduceert LifeSize® Express™ 200. Deze High Definition videoconferentie-oplossing sluit wat betreft prijsklasse goed aan op de behoefte vanuit de markt aan betaalbare en efficiënte videoconferentie-oplossingen.
De Express 200 kan HD-videobeelden ontvangen op basis van 60 frames per seconde en bevat dual display-mogelijkheid. Hiermee kunnen tegelijkertijd data en video gedeeld worden op twee schermen. In deze prijsklasse (€5.600) is deze configuratie uitzonderlijk.
Stefan van Hoof, Regional Manager Benelux & Frankrijk bij LifeSize legt uit waarom het zo belangrijk is dat dit product is toegevoegd aan het portfolio: “Een belangrijk aspect in deze tijd is het zoveel mogelijk verlagen van de kosten en het verhogen van de productiviteit van de medewerkers. LifeSize loopt voorop in deze trend. Met de aanvulling van Express 200 aan ons productportfolio zorgen we er juist voor dat kosten en techniek geen drempel meer vormen. De oplossing biedt een snelle ROI, betere samenwerking en verhoogde productiviteit. Daarnaast leidt videoconferentie tot minder reiskosten en heeft het minder impact op het milieu.”
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LifeSize Debuts Express 200, Continues to Extend Industry-Leading Price-Performance for HD Video Communications LifeSize Now Shipping Industry’s First Sub-€ 5,600 Video Communications System to Support Dual Display Video and Content in High DefinitionLifeSize Communications, the global leader in high definition video communications, today unveiled LifeSize® Express™ 200, the industry’s first HD video communications system to support dual display video and content for under €5,600. LifeSize Express 200 makes essential HD video communications even more practical and affordable, enabling any size organization to realize the benefits of video communications.
“Organizations are turning to video communications in this economic climate and are seeking affordable HD video solutions,” said Andrew W. Davis, Sr. Analyst and Partner at Wainhouse Research. “The new LifeSize Express 200 delivers what customers want: an authentic communication experience priced for broad deployment. Not only does it enable existing video users to expand their deployments, it invites new customers to implement video communications. The Express 200 will be a catalyst for the continued adoption of HD video communications.”
An affordable solution that can be deployed anywhere in the organization, LifeSize Express 200 gives project teams, partners and colleagues the ability to collaborate with full-screen HD video communication, as well as full-screen HD content sharing. With more flexibility than ever before, LifeSize Express 200 empowers more users to meet face-to-face while working together on a wide range of applications: doctors can simultaneously share medical images in High Definition with patients or colleagues; teachers can reach more students across the world in HD; businesses can deploy HD video communications around the world to connect satellite offices, home office workers and headquarters for immersive collaboration.
“LifeSize set the price performance benchmark for HD video communications in 2007 with our award-winning LifeSize Express,” said Craig Malloy, CEO and founder, LifeSize Communications. “Yet to be equaled, LifeSize has again set new standards with the Express 200. At 2x the price-performance of comparable systems, LifeSize Express 200 offers customers an extremely low barrier to realizing a return on their investment, making it easier than ever to justify video as a path to improved collaboration and productivity, less travel, and reduced environmental impact.”
High Definition communications anywhereThe LifeSize Express 200 provides a superior quality of experience with 720p video at 30 frames per second for natural, face-to-face interaction, and the ability to receive 720p video at 60 frames per second. Data and content, such as documents, video or still images, or presentations, can be easily shared in real-time with 1280x768 HD resolution.
Unlike competitors’ solutions, LifeSize Express 200 delivers true HD video quality that is also practical: True HD video and content can be delivered at just 1Mbps enabling HD video on any network, anywhere. LifeSize Express 200 also supports more than 50 resolutions, ensuring the best quality at any bandwidth and unmatched interoperability. Priced at less than 50% of comparable systems, LifeSize Express 200 includes all product features in the price with no hidden costs.
LifeSize software enhancementsLifeSize also announced LifeSize software release 4.1, delivering enhancements to the LifeSize product line including:
- 720p60 decode support now on LifeSize Team 200 and Express 200 enables 60 frames per second video to be received at 1280x720p, as well as all supported resolutions, for premium video and motion handling.
- 4-way call with presentation on LifeSize Room and LifeSize Team MP gives the user more options for screen layout in a multipoint call.
- Improvements for SIP-based calls, including dual video support, support for SDES key exchange in secure calls, and enhanced presence integration with Microsoft OCS.
- Increased administrator controls including local directory management allowing system administrators to maintain greater control over directory settings and permissions.
“We continue to deliver against our product model of superior quality first – all high definition, life size, immersive video and audio – coupled with unique flexibility to enable the HD experience anywhere,” said Casey King, CTO, LifeSize Communications. “LifeSize develops only HD video solutions. We’re responsible for the entire solution, from the cameras and image processing technology to the audio processing technology that combine to deliver brilliant images and excellent audio quality. We’ve focused from the start to design a superior architecture, which is why we can continue to deliver to customers an unparalleled HD experience at an affordable price.”
Pricing and AvailabilityLifeSize Express 200 is now shipping in two models: LifeSize Express 200 with Focus (Fixed focus camera with built-in microphone) €5,599; LifeSize Express 200 with PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom camera with mic pod), €6,479.
LifeSize software 4.1 is available in May 2009 for download by all LifeSize customers with a current LifeSize maintenance agreement.
To see how customers are putting LifeSize products to work, case studies are available for download at:
www.lifesize.com/solutions/case_studiesFor a complete list of the LifeSize HD product portfolio including see
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Over LifeSizeEen betrouwbare, efficiënte en eenvoudig te gebruiken oplossing voor videocommunicatie, met perfecte kwaliteit en tóch betaalbaar: uitgangspunten waarmee LifeSize in 2003 begonnen is aan een nieuwe generatie voor videoconferentie. LifeSize heeft High Definition geïntroduceerd als essentiële techniek voor realistische videocommunicatie en heeft daarmee gezorgd voor een geheel andere kijk op visuele communicatie. LifeSize rekent drastisch af met de kosten en de complexiteit en maakt telepresence (aanwezig zijn zonder te reizen) een realistische en betrouwbare oplossing voor iedere organisatie.
LifeSize, mede opgericht door CEO Craig Malloy (met het meest indrukwekkende track record in videoconferentie), heeft haar hoofdkantoor in Austin, Texas en is vertegenwoordigd in meer dan 80 landen.
Over GO TelecomGO Telecom importeert en distribueert voice & video communicatiesystemen (headsets, VoIP- en conferentietelefoons en videoconferentie). In de Benelux wordt een breed netwerk van resellers bediend, met specialisaties in telecommunicatie, IT, VoIP, data- of mobiele communicatie, kantoorvakhandel en audio/visuele dienstverlening.
Sinds 1996 is GO Telecom actief met vooraanstaande leveranciers, waaronder Polycom, ClearOne, Aastra, Plantronics, Konftel en LifeSize.
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