White Pine Announces CU-SEEME PRO Version 4.0, New Business Ready Desktop Videoconferencing Client.NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 1999-- Full H.323 Interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. and Enhanced Feature Set Make CU-SeeMe Pro Optimized for Enterprise Conferencing See teleconferencing. and Collaboration White Pine Software, 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 : WPNE), a leading provider of multimedia conferencing See videoconferencing and data conferencing. applications for the Internet and intranets, today announced the release of CU-SeeMe(R) Pro(tm), a new H.323 desktop conferencing See videoconferencing and data conferencing. client for the enterprise market which enables people to interact and collaborate across the Internet or a corporate network. CU-SeeMe Pro, based on White Pine's popular CU-SeeMe videoconferencing A real time video session between two or more users or between two or more locations. Although the first videoconferencing was done with traditional analog TV and satellites, inhouse room systems became popular in the early 1980s after Compression Labs pioneered digitized video systems client, includes a new user interface, integrated T.120 data collaboration See data conferencing. via Microsoft NetMeeting Microsoft NetMeeting is a VoIP and multi-point videoconferencing client included in many versions of Microsoft Windows (from Windows 95 OSR2 to Windows XP). It uses the H. , and feature and performance enhancements which make it ideally suited for business, as well as for use by educational institutions and consumers worldwide. "People want to be able to work face-to-face with other people and have all the advantages of real-time interactive communication from the comfort of their own desks," said Peg Landry, director of marketing for White Pine Software. "Companies want a desktop conferencing solution that is both easy for employees to use and can be integrated with more traditional room-based conferencing systems. We've designed CU-SeeMe Pro to be a cost-effective way for businesses to deploy and scale H.323 conferencing throughout the enterprise without compromising quality or flexibility." "As a low cost videoconferencing client with extensive business capabilities, CU-SeeMe Pro is well positioned to claim a share of the growing business market," said Alena Carroll, senior research analyst for Frost & Sullivan. "With the experience in the consumer videoconferencing and IP multipoint software markets, White Pine's expansion into the business endpoint market is a logical step in the effort to provide complete solutions for its customers." CU-SeeMe Pro Features and Benefits CU-SeeMe Pro includes a number of new features and enhancements which make it optimal for business conferencing: -- Standards Compliance (H.323) - CU-SeeMe Pro is fully H.323 compatible, adhering to the industry standard for IP-based videoconferencing. Users have the option of running in H.323 mode, which allows direct interoperability with other H.323 clients such as Microsoft NetMeeting and Intel ProShare, or running in CU-SeeMe mode, which allows the viewing of multiple simultaneous video windows in a group conference setting. 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. can be done in either mode through White Pine's MeetingPoint(tm) conference server. -- Integrated Data Collaboration (T.120) - CU-SeeMe Pro includes integrated desktop application sharing A data conferencing capability that lets two or more users interactively work on the same application at the same time. The application is loaded and running in only one machine; however, keystrokes are transmitted from and screen changes are transmitted to the other participants. , whiteboard The electronic equivalent of chalk and blackboard, but between remote users. Whiteboard systems allow network participants to simultaneously view one or more users drawing on an on-screen blackboard or running an application. , and data collaboration via Microsoft NetMeeting. -- Simplified Installation and Configuration - CU-SeeMe Pro simplifies the installation and configuration process using a new setup wizard. The Setup Assistant intuitively defines the optimal settings based on the user's network connection and capture device. The Setup Assistant makes all configuration options accessible through a single interface. -- Flexible User Interface - CU-SeeMe Pro incorporates a flexible new user interface to allow users to customize their conferencing experience. Users can change their video layout or scale video windows on the fly, pull video windows out to floating palettes, or use the full-screen video mode. They can also minimize any aspect of the standard conferencing interface (participants list, video, text chat, application sharing), or choose to conference and collaborate without video at all. One click of a button will restore the original layout. -- Conference Companion - The new Conference Companion simplifies the way users make connections, store contacts, and access directory services (ILS ILS In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Israeli Shekel. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ). The Conference Companion includes a Web-based home page that can be customized for internal use by a corporation. -- Audio and Video Enhancements - CU-SeeMe Pro has been optimized for better audio and video performance, even over dial-in connections. Employees who travel or work remotely can now experience business quality audio and video and interact with employees who are connected to higher speed networks. CU-SeeMe Pro also supports full CIF (1) (Common Intermediate Format) A standard video format used in videoconferencing. CIF formats are defined by their resolution, and standards both above and below the original resolution have been established. The original CIF is also known as Full CIF (FCIF). video as well QCIF See CIF. QCIF - Quarter CIF and sub QCIF, which allows the user to choose the image size suitable for their application. CU-SeeMe Pro works in conjunction with White Pine's MeetingPoint conference server to provide a complete software-based, multipoint conferencing solution. CU-SeeMe and CU-SeeMe Pro remain the only desktop conferencing clients capable of displaying up to twelve simultaneous video windows, allowing the user to see everyone in a small-group conference without video switching. CU-SeeMe Pro is an intuitive, easy-to-use client for home-users and Internet videochat as well as for business applications. Public Beta and Upgrade Programs CU-SeeMe Pro is available for public beta via the Web for existing CU-SeeMe customers at http://www.wpine.com/cu-pro-beta. The beta will expire in mid-March when CU-SeeMe Pro ships. Any user who purchases CU-SeeMe version 3.1.2 after February 23 will receive a free upgrade to CU-SeeMe Pro. Customers with previous versions of CU-SeeMe may upgrade via the Web to CU-SeeMe Pro for $29(US) if order is placed by March 30, or $39(US) thereafter. Pricing and Availability CU-SeeMe Pro is available for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. . It will ship via the Web in mid-March and hard good product will be available in late March. CU-SeeMe Pro can be purchased via the Web for $69(US) at http://www.wpine.com or http://www.cuseeme.com. CU-SeeMe Pro can be purchased at retail stores such as Best Buy and CompUSA. Bundle and site license pricing are available on request, either direct or through White Pine's network of reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. and integrator partners, http://www.wpine.com/partners/us-map.html. About White Pine Software White Pine Software develops multimedia conferencing applications tailored to business, education, and training. The company is focused on providing application-specific solutions that enrich the way people interact, moderate, and administer conferences in real-world conference situations. The company's vision is to enable the convergence of audio, video and data to provide users an enjoyable and rewarding conferencing experience. White Pine Software can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.wpine.com. All trademarks are recognized. |
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