Codian Introduces Enterprise-Class Video Conferencing Solution for Small & Medium Businesses; The New MCU 4203 Delivers All the Codian Advanced Features and Functionality, Optimized for Smaller Networks.

LONDON -- Codian Ltd., a leading manufacturer of video conferencing infrastructure products, today announced the latest addition to its revolutionary MCU 4200 series of voice and video conference bridges -- the Codian MCU 4203. Scaled and priced for customers deploying video conferencing for the first time or with a limited number of endpoints, the 6-port MCU 4203 offers superior performance and is a more flexible and secure solution when compared to endpoints with embedded multipoint. The Codian MCU 4203 delivers full featured Enterprise-Class conferencing, simplicity of deployment and use, as well as proven compatibility with endpoints from all major vendors.

"Small and medium businesses have found that video conferencing boosts communication and is a great alternative to business travel," said David Holloway, CEO of Codian. "Until now SMBs have had to settle for endpoint equipment with embedded MCUs which have proved disappointing. The MCU 4203 is the perfect fit for these businesses giving all the features of a high-end hardware MCU while being both easy to use and cost effective." Holloway noted that the MCU 4203 supports 4CIF (704 x 576) resolution on all ports at no additional cost.

The Codian MCU 4203 supports 6 video participants, with 6 additional voice and 30 unicast streaming participants through its built-in streaming server. As with other products in the Codian MCU 4200 series, the MCU 4203 incorporates Universal Port (TM) technology to optimize audio and video quality for each conference participant and includes industry-leading features such as advanced encryption, wideband audio and HD continuous presence video.

"Small businesses often don't have in-house IT dedicated to video conferencing activities," Holloway commented. "With the Codian MCU 4203, participants can easily schedule and set up calls on their own and create their own layouts, without technical support. Our products are already used by hundreds of major organizations worldwide and we are pleased to now bring this capability to a broader audience."

"Codian has packed a lot of performance into this solution for small enterprises," said Paul Waadevig, Industry Manager of Frost & Sullivan's conferencing and collaboration practice. "They clearly identified an unmet need for high-resolution video conferencing in the small and medium business market, and they have well positioned this new product offering. The price point is very attractive considering the product's rich feature set and sophisticated technology."

The Codian MCU 4203 is available now to customers worldwide. For ordering information, visit the company's website at www.codian.com.

About Codian

Codian designs and manufactures the most advanced video conferencing infrastructure products available. Codian's product line includes Multipoint Control Units, Video Conference Recorders, Streaming Servers and ISDN Video Gateways. Using a unique architecture and the latest hardware technology, Codian's products are both easy to use and powerful, supporting enterprise and service provider customers worldwide. Codian has main offices in San Jose, California; London, UK; and Hong Kong. For a product demonstration or to learn more about Codian products, please visit the website at: www.codian.com.