Centra and IVCi Partner to Provide a Premier Web Conferencing Solution Through IntelliNet MCS.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LEXINGTON, Mass. & HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2003 Centra Software, Inc. (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 : CTRA CTRA Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association CTRA College Terrace Residents' Association CTRA Canadian Telecommunications Resellers Alliance CTRA Committee To Restore America ), a leading provider of application software and services for real-time enterprise conferencing and collaboration, and IVCi, Inc., a leading integrator of managed conferencing solutions, including video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. , audio/visual integration, streaming, Web conferencing A videoconferencing session via the Internet. In order to interact with other participants, attendees use either a Web application or an application downloaded into their client machines. , IP network services and outsourced staffing, have announced a partnership where IVCi will augment their recently launched IntelliNet MCS capabilities with Web conferencing solutions from Centra. Under the terms of the agreement, IVCi will resell Centra products to its customers by offering Centra's real-time collaboration capabilities as a managed ASP service, a managed Hosted service or as a managed Premise service. This new offering expands the value of the IntelliNet managed hosting video service by providing a robust, secure Web conferencing solution that includes voice over IP and application sharing A data conferencing capability that lets two or more users interactively work on the same application at the same time. The application is loaded and running in only one machine; however, keystrokes are transmitted from and screen changes are transmitted to the other participants. capabilities. Commenting on this agreement, Paul R. Gudonis, 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 Centra said, "This represents an exciting new direction for Centra as we continue to be committed to meeting and exceeding customer expectations in quality, value, and innovation. This partnership assures delivery of world-class services that combine the best in video and Web conferencing capabilities. As an integral part of IntelliNet MCS, our applications provide real, scalable benefits to IVCi's customers, many of which will benefit from the complimentary value that this partnership delivers to their existing video conferencing environment. IVCi was an obvious choice as Centra's first national partner in the video industry, and we look forward to a successful relationship." Centra offers application software that enables organizations to shift their group-oriented work to the Web for activities such as real-time communication, collaboration, and learning across the extended enterprise. Centra 7 seamlessly merges multi-vendor enabling technology, including instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or , calendar/schedule, Web conferencing, recording/playback, and tracking/reporting into a single enterprise application software solution that is easy to use and economical to own and operate. "Partnering with Centra and integrating their premier Web conferencing applications into IntelliNet MCS provides IVCi with the ability to enhance a company's existing communication environment, while reducing costs and increasing productivity," explains Adam Zeitsiff, CEO of IVCi. "Centra's focus on business workflow, process and technology deliver a unique value proposition. Unlike traditional Web conferencing solutions that can be used only as a tool during a meeting, Centra's solutions provide process automation before, during and after the event, resulting in enhanced meeting efficiency. Too often we see companies being forced to use conferencing tools ill-suited for their specific application. With IntelliNet MCS, IVCi is now able to ensure a company can achieve the best return on their investment by utilizing the right conferencing tool for their application." IVCi will be providing Centra's entire suite of enterprise collaboration and Web conferencing solutions to its customers across the country. All of these products are available immediately through IVCi and an in-depth demonstration can be arranged by contacting IVCi via email, info@ivci.com. About IVCi International Video-Conferencing, Inc. (IVCi) is a leading integrator of managed conferencing solutions, including video conferencing, audio/visual integration, streaming, Web conferencing, outsourced staffing and IP network services. From its headquarters in Long Island, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , and branch offices in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , New Jersey, New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. , Salt Lake City, San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden and Washington, D.C., IVCi makes conferencing and audio/visual solutions easy to use, easy to manage, and easy to afford. IVCi proudly represents products and services from leading industry manufacturers including Polycom, Tandberg,SAVVIS Communications, RADVISION, Centra Software, Forgent Networks Forgent Networks is a software company whose primary revenue source is the licensing. Critics also claim Forgent profits primarily as a patent troll.[1][2] , VCON, Conferserv, VBrick Systems, STARBAK Communications, Crestron Electronics ''' Crestron Electronics is a company that manufacturers high-end systems for home automation and conference room control. The hardware developed by Crestron includes control processors, touch panels, keypads, lighting control systems, amplifiers, and audio servers. , Extron Electronics, Clear One, and Lutron Lighting. IVCi's numerous awards include ranking in the Inc. 500 "Fastest Growing Private Companies" list for 2001, 2002 and 2003; the Frost & Sullivan award for "Best New Video Conferencing Service" for 2002; and recognition by Polycom, PictureTel, Tandberg, and VCON as a top reseller. For additional information on IVCi's suite of products and services, please call 800-224-7083 ext. 155, visit us on the Web at www.ivci.com, or e-mail info@ivci.com. About Centra Leading with a proven track record of helping more than 1,200 organizations increase revenue and improve business performance, Centra offers enterprise application software that enables organizations to deliver real-time communication, collaboration and learning across the extended enterprise. Centra offers solutions that deliver enhanced integration of real-time collaboration capabilities with departmental business processes, such as sales and marketing, and virtual teamwork. Available in 14 languages, Centra applications can be deployed as on-site software or through our ASP service and are supported by an active ecosystem of value-added partners, including Microsoft, Oracle, Siebel, Deloitte Consulting, EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. and Cisco. Organizations across every major industry and market sector choose Centra, including Cadbury Schweppes, McKesson, Sysco, Viacom and Stanford University. Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, Centra serves a worldwide customer base throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit www.centra.com. Centra is a registered trademark, and Centra 7 is a trademark, of Centra Software, Inc. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. |
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