CLI and VideoServer demonstrate H.323 standards-based gateway linking desktop and room videoconferencing systems over LANs.ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 1996-- Compression Labs, Inc. (CLI (1) (Call Level Interface) A database programming interface from the SQL Access Group (SAG), an SQL membership organization. SAG's CLI is an attempt to standardize the SQL language for database access. ) (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CLIX) and VideoServer, Inc., (NASDAQ:VSVR) today announced a demonstration of a standards-compliant gateway that joins CLI's ISDN- based videoconferencing systems to videoconferencing systems running over LANs via the VideoServer gateway. The demonstration occurred at TeleCon XVI, Anaheim, CA, Oct. 29-31. By using two different international standards, H.320 and H.323, the gateway solution clearly shows the interoperability enabling desktop videoconferencing Using a PC or Mac for a videophone session or videoconference. Contrast with a "room videoconferencing system" where a group of participants congregate in one room. See videoconferencing. systems running on LANs to communicate with all videoconferencing systems that run on H.320. The CLI Desktop Video, Eclipse Gold Mid-range Room videoconferencing system, and high performance Radiance videoconferencing systems all comply with H.320. By using the VideoServer gateway these ISDN-based systems can now communicate over LANs as well. "Bringing the ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. world over the data-based LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. in a standards environment is an exciting thrust to the future of videoconferencing. We are pleased to be working with VideoServer to make this a reality," said Doug Ricketts, director of networking, CLI. "The International Teleconferencing Union's standards that allow live multimedia conferencing See videoconferencing and data conferencing. over company intranets and LANs has the potential to revolutionize corporate communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. ," said Robert Castle, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of VideoServer, Inc. "We are very pleased to be working with CLI to demonstrate their conferencing technology with our new gateway technology." About VideoServer VideoServer, Inc. is the leading supplier of networking equipment and associated software used to create multimedia conferences that connect multiple users over wide area networks and allow them to interact as a group. The company's products provide multipoint conferencing, as well as applications for conference control, network management and bandwidth management. VideoServer sells its products to leading videoconferencing equipment suppliers, telephone carriers, conferencing service providers, computer companies and others. More information regarding VideoServer and VideoServer products can be found at web site http://www.videoserver.com. About Compression Labs Incorporated Compression Labs, Incorporated (CLI), based in San Jose, Calif., is the leading provider of high-quality, high-performance videoconferencing systems for business, government, education and healthcare organizations. CONTACT: Videoserver Mary Campbell, 617/505-2188 mcampbell@videoserver.com or Neva Group Jane Hiscock/Susan Shelby 617/441-4000 x. 224/252 jhiscock@neva.com sshelby@neva.com or CLI Joyce Strand, 408/922-4610 joyce_strand@clix.com |
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