VCON Introduces Multipoint Meeting Solution for IP LAN Networks.WASHINGTON, D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 1998--COMNET '98 - Today VCON and VideoServer introduce the H.323 multipoint meeting solution offering the highest quality voice, video and data collaboration See data conferencing. via existing IP networks. VCON's desktop and group conferencing systems coupled with VideoServer's Encounter(TM) NetServer enables several sites to participate simultaneously in a live, real-time conference with full motion video, audio and document sharing See data conferencing. . VCON will begin shipping VideoServer's NetServer packaged with its conferencing systems as a complete multipoint meeting solution through its distribution channels in March. "VCON is the leading IP end point provider for both desktop and group conference systems, and NetServer is the only choice for our customers. VideoServer has consistently delivered leading-edge technology and products---H.323 is no exception," said Moti Gura, 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 VCON. "Our agreement with VideoServer allows us to expand VCON's IP multipoint conferencing Same as teleconferencing. This is a rather redundant phrase, because conferencing implies three or more participants, rather than point-to-point between two people. offerings to meet the needs of our channels." VCON's Escort 25 PRO, Cruiser 384 and MediaConnect Series coupled with VideoServer's NetServer, bring television-quality video at 30 fps and up to 768 Kbps over 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. to multiple desktops, laptops or conference room environments. Any VCON H.323 multipoint conferencing system will connect to other legacy H.320 videoconferencing systems via gateways from leading H.323 manufacturers. VCON's Escort 25 PRO, Cruiser 384 and MediaConnect product lines offer exclusive technology enabling higher fps video rates, audio clarity, and simultaneous data sharing The ability to share the same data resource with multiple applications or users. It implies that the data are stored in one or more servers in the network and that there is some software locking mechanism that prevents the same set of data from being changed by two people at the same time. . VCON's systems feature advanced H.323-compatible videoconferencing with T.120 support for data collaboration and full Microsoft NetMeetingTM support. "VCON has earned a reputation for providing affordable, feature-rich products. Through this worldwide distribution agreement, our companies can now deliver high-quality collaboration tools to our customers," said Bob Castle, president and CEO of VideoServer. "We are certain the H.323 multipoint meeting solution will enable businesses to compete more effectively in the ever-changing global market." VideoServer's Encounter NetServer is a H.323 Multimedia Conference Server (MCS) for LAN-based conferencing applications. Built on the popular Windows NT/Intel architecture, the NetServer is fully compliant with the international standard for LAN conferencing (H.323). VideoServer's standard-based family of products will empower millions of users with the ability to multipoint conference over the Internet, corporate Intranets and LANs. About VCON VCON is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, Value-Effective(SM) videoconferencing solutions. VCON has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Washington D.C., China, Germany, Israel, Japan, Spain and United Kingdom. VCON markets its products and services exclusively through a network of distribution partners, OEMs, and value-added resellers throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . The company has also established strategic alliances with some of the leading high-tech companies in the world. For more information on VCON products or services, visit our web site at www.vcon.com. VideoServer, 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 :VSVR) is the leader in networked conferencing, providing hardware and software networking solutions for multipoint and multimedia conferences, enabling users to communicate over a variety of networks and allowing them to interact as a group. The company's Multimedia Conference Server (MCS) products provide multipoint conferencing, as well as applications for conference control, network management and bandwidth management Controlling the traffic flow in a network. See bandwidth manager. . The company is extending its technology to offer easy connectivity of existing and new conferencing solutions, expected to enable wide deployment of real-time conferencing to the desktop and over corporate networks and the Internet. VideoServer sells its products to leading suppliers and integrators of videoconferencing equipment, telephone carriers, conferencing service providers, network equipment companies, computer companies and others. Additional information on VideoServer and its products is available at http://www.videoserver.com. CONTACT: VCON, Inc., Dallas Cristina Campbell, 972/550-7433 ccampbell@themaxfieldgroup.com or VideoServer, Inc. Mary Campbell
Mary Campbell (1748-1801) was an American colonial settler, taken captive by Native Americans during the French and Indian , 781/505-2188 mcampbell@videoserver.com |
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