LifeSize(TM) Partners with Grape Vine Market to Conduct Live Wine and Cheese Tastings over Video at Interop(R) Las Vegas 2006; Attendees Treated to Interactive Sessions Using High Definition Video Communications.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- LifeSize, the high definition video communications company Communications Company is a communications unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 , 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3MLG) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. , today announced that it has partnered with Grape Vine Noun 1. grape vine - any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries grape, grapevine grape - any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters Market to conduct live, interactive wine and cheese tasting sessions at Interop Las Vegas 2006. By connecting over video using LifeSize Room(TM), a sommelier located at the specialty store Noun 1. specialty store - a store that sells only one kind of merchandise shop, store - a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod" in Austin, TX, will lead Interop attendees through informative and entertaining interactions at LifeSize Booth 1925 throughout the show's three days of exhibit hours. Grape Vine Market has perfected an onsite wine education program called Grape Vine University. This is the first time its educators will be conducting an abridged version using videoconferencing. Intended to be an entertaining Interop demonstration of LifeSize's high definition video communications product, LifeSize Room, participants will be able to indulge their senses while receiving a first-hand experience of how high definition video can enhance their day-to-day business exchanges. "When LifeSize approached us about partnering with them for this fun, interactive theme, we were thrilled to do so," said Ann Gray, communications director at Grape Vine Market. "It is amazing to see how clear and true-to-life everything looks over the LifeSize high definition video communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. . We are glad to be participating and having the opportunity to educate Interop attendees about wine and cheese, as well as let them know about all the fabulous things Grape Vine Market has to offer." LifeSize Room is the first high definition video communications product of its kind and provides better quality at any bandwidth. For a comparable price range to that of traditional, low resolution videoconferencing systems, LifeSize Room offers nearly ten times the video quality improvement and twice the audio coverage over other solutions, resulting in a greatly enhanced user experience. "We enjoy introducing people to innovative video communications concepts and the interactive tasting sessions are a great way to showcase the value of high definition technology in an entertaining, yet informative, manner," said Craig Malloy, 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 LifeSize. "Based on our Interop theme of 'Get a taste of high definition,' we hope attendees to our booth have a good time and leave with a better sense of how high definition video communications can make a difference in their everyday environments." The live, interactive wine and cheesing tasting sessions will take place every 45 minutes throughout Interop's exhibit hours from May 2 to May 4, 2006 at LifeSize Booth 1925, lasting approximately 15 minutes each. All participants will receive a complimentary wine and cheese tasting, a wine bottle opener and, upon successfully completing the session, a souvenir chocolate truffle truffle (trŭf`əl) [Fr.], subterranean edible fungus that forms a mutually beneficial (symbiotic) relationship with the roots of certain trees and plants. The part of the fungus used as food is the ascoma, the fruiting body of the fungus. from SXUL Chocolate (www.sxulchocolate.com) and a Grape Vine University diploma. Space is limited so Interop attendees are encouraged to reserve a tasting session slot at the LifeSize registration desk located at Booth 1925. About Grape Vine Market Grape Vine Market was the brainchild of three wine aficionados: Chuck Huffaker, Steve Savina and Bob Thomajan. Their love of great wine, food, spirits and beer was the driving force behind building their dream store. On May 26th, 1999, the store opened with a core philosophy that gastronomic gas·tro·nom·ic also gas·tro·nom·i·cal adj. Of or relating to gastronomy. gas  tro·nom decadence should be overly available and easily accessible
to everyone. This core philosophy built a store where selection,
service, education, atmosphere and people are paramount. Additional
information can be found at www.grapevinemarket.com or by calling
512.323.5900.
About LifeSize LifeSize is the first company to develop and deliver high definition video communications products. Founded in 2003 by industry veterans, LifeSize's award winning solutions combine exceptional quality, user simplicity and administrator manageability to make video communications a productive, true-to-life experience. LifeSize is headquartered in Austin, TX with subsidiaries in the U.K., Germany, Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. and Singapore and has a network of channel partners in more than 20 countries. For additional information, visit the LifeSize Web site at www.lifesize.com or call 1.877.LIFESIZE in North America, +44 1256 480591 in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. and +852 8239 3695 in APAC APAC Australian Partnership for Advanced Computing APAC Agricultural Policy Analysis Center APAC Asia and Pacific APAC Asian Pacific American Coalition APAC Adapted Physical Activity Council (American Alliance for Health) . |
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