VideoServer announces multimedia conference server support for Intel release 2.0 of ProShare Video System 200; Intel, Compaq Computer, networkMCI, Lotus Development and AT&T use VideoServer technology to demonstrate release 2.0 of ProShare Video System 200 in a multipoint conference.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 1996-- VideoServer, Inc., the leading supplier of standards-based multipoint control units (MCUs), today announced that it offers the first MCU (1) (MicroController Unit) A computer on a single chip. See microcontroller. (2) (Multipoint Control Unit) A device that is used to moderate a videoconference of three or more end points (users at computers or groups of users to support Intel's release 2.0 of ProShare(TM) Video System 200 with H.320 audio-visual and T.120 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. in a multipoint environment. Several leading companies, including Intel Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., networkMCI, Lotus Development Corp. and AT&T, used the VideoServer Multimedia Conference Server (MCS) to demonstrate real-time, multipoint video, data and audio conferencing See audioconferencing. using Intel's new release 2.0 of ProShare Video System 200, announced today in New York Today in New York is WNBC-TV's pre-Today newscast, also post-Today on weekends, airing from 5 AM to 7 AM weekdays with the local news cut ins being branded as such. City and Santa Clara Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif. VideoServer is the only multipoint control unit vendor to fully support the T.120 standard for data conferencing, an integral part of release 2.0 of ProShare Video System 200. "We are very excited to be the first to deliver a T.120-enabled Multimedia Conference Server--and that so many industry leaders were able to demonstrate this technology with us today. Multipoint capabilities are paramount in order to truly experience the benefits of video and data collaboration See data conferencing. . We are pleased that ProShare customers will realize this immediately," said Bob Castle, 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 VideoServer. T.120 is an International Telecommunications Union See ITU. (body, standard) International Telecommunications Union - (ITU) ITU-T, the telecommunication standardisation sector of ITU, is responsible for making technical recommendations about telephone and data (including fax) communications systems for PTTs and suppliers. open standard defining a series of data communication and application protocols and services for real-time, multipoint data conferences. It has gained widespread acceptance in the telecommunications and computer industries as vendors such as VideoServer, AT&T, Compaq, Intel, Lotus, networkMCI, British Telecom, GPT GPT glutamic-pyruvic transaminase; see alanine transaminase. GPT abbr. glutamic-pyruvic transaminase GPT glutamic-pyruvic transaminase. Video Systems and SAT have committed to deliver T.120-based products. As more desktops support T.120, the PC will become a multimedia, multipoint-enabled resource. Workgroup collaboration takes on a new meaning in this environment, opening the door for additional enhancements in productivity through multimedia conferencing. "Intel's new ProShare conferencing system, supported by VideoServer's Multimedia Conference Servers, is the world's first PC-based multipoint video, audio and data conferencing solution fully compliant with international telecommunications standards," said Patrick Gelsinger, vice president and general manager, Product Development, Internet and Communications Group, Intel Corporation. "Intel's early work with VideoServer in the area of international communication standards has resulted in a rich set of tools for ProShare conferencing users to conduct multipoint conferences." According to Philip Knell knell v. knelled, knell·ing, knells v.intr. 1. To ring slowly and solemnly, especially for a funeral; toll. 2. To give forth a mournful or ominous sound. v.tr. , president and general manager of networkMCI Conferencing: "With the expanded connectivity VideoServer's MCS offers and its compatibility with the latest Intel ProShare technology, networkMCI Conferencing can provide our customers with simultaneous multipoint audio, video and document conferencing. With the pairing of these sophisticated services and software technologies, we can offer business users a fully integrated source of conferencing solutions to answer virtually any multipoint conference need." About the VideoServer Series 2000 The Series 2000 family of Multimedia Conference Servers includes five H.320 standards-based MCSs. Units range from entry-level configurations supporting up to four conference sites to MCSs connecting up to 48 locations for enterprise-wide multimedia communications support. All Series 2000 MCSs can be cascaded to support larger conferences. VideoServer also offers the only multipoint control unit to meet Bellcore specifications for telephone carrier central office equipment. VideoServer MCS support for Intel's release 2.0 of ProShare Video System 200 is available immediately. Upgrades are offered without charge to customers with comprehensive support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , or are available for $5,000. Continuous Presence is an optional feature available for $23,500. Also optional, Multimedia 440 support for 12 conference endpoints is offered for $21,000; support for 24 endpoints is available for $31,000. About VideoServer 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 leading supplier of networking equipment and associated software used to create multimedia conferences that connect multiple users over wide area networks and allow them to interact as a group. The company's products provide multipoint conferencing, as well as applications for conference control, network management and bandwidth management. VideoServer sells its products to leading videoconferencing equipment suppliers, telephone carriers, conferencing service providers, computer companies and others. CONTACT: Jack O'Neil or Mary Campbell VideoServer, Inc. (617) 229-2000 or Nancy Kashanek or Laura Kempke Schwartz Communications, Inc. (617) 431-0770 |
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