GPT Video Systems and EXECUTONE Information Systems introduce FOCUS PC.MILFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1994--GPT Video Systems and its U.S. distributor, EXECUTONE Information Systems, 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 :XTON XTON Christleton (Chester, UK) ) introduced the FOCUS PC desktop video, audio and data conferencing Sharing data interactively among several users in different locations. Data conferencing is made up of whiteboards and application sharing and are often used in conjunction with an audio or videoconferencing connection. product for the first time at Telecon XIV in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 12-14, 1994. The FOCUS PC is the latest member of the very successful FOCUS line of videoconferencing products from GPT GPT glutamic-pyruvic transaminase; see alanine transaminase. GPT abbr. glutamic-pyruvic transaminase GPT glutamic-pyruvic transaminase. Video Systems including the FOCUS 300 and 500 rollabouts and the FOCUS Arena multipoint control unit See MCU. . As with all GPT products, it conforms fully to H.320 international standards for video and audio conferencing See audioconferencing. and utilizes the Basic Rate ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. network to provide sufficient bandwith to the desktop for high quality video, audio and data communications simultaneously. The distinct advantage of the FOCUS PC is its capability to provide total communications to the desktop PC within the Windows(TM) user-friendly environment that is familiar to PC users. This product will bring the benefit of one-on-one meetings to the user at the desk who will now be able to see, talk to and share data with colleagues, customers and suppliers whenever necessary. With this product, users will now be able to join in room-based videoconferencing sessions without ever leaving their desks. The FOCUS PC will be delivered as a complete upgrade package for an IBM compatible 386 or higher PC with a minimum of 4MB RAM. The FOCUS PC is unique because it offers this upgrade on a single card, using one ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. slot for the Codec, network interface and VGA card combined. The FOCUS PC user interface offers full data conferencing features such as a sophisticated whiteboard, file transfer, video snapshot storage, in-call notepad The text editor that comes with Windows. It is a very elementary utility, but gets the job done most of the time. See text editor and WordPad. (text, tool) Notepad - The very basic text editor supplied with Microsoft Windows. and an easy-to-use call management capability to make call setup as quick as possible. The package also includes a high-quality flexible desktop camera which can also be used for showing documents or graphics on the desk, if required. In addition, a unique audio station is included which provides handset, headset or speaker phone audio capability with full echo cancellation to the G.711, G.722 or G.728 international standards. The FOCUS PC will be generally available in December, 1994, and will be competitively priced at under $6,000 for the complete package. GPT Video Systems is a leading supplier of standards-based videoconferencing systems for all requirements worldwide. GPT Video Systems is part of GPT Limited, Britain's leading telecommunications systems supplier, providing solutions worldwide for personal, public and private communications. EXECUTONE Information Systems Inc. develops, markets and supports voice processing and healthcare communications systems. The company also provides cost-effective long distance telephone service. Products are sold under the EXECUTONE(R), INFOSTAR(TM), IDS(TM), LIFESAVER(TM) and INFOSTAR/ILS(TM) brand names through a worldwide network of direct sales and service offices and independent distributors. CONTACT: EXECUTONE Information Systems Inc., Darien Mike Della Vecchia, 203/876-7600 |
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