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LifeSize Connections Cloud Service

LifeSize Connections is a way to add and extend HD video conferencing to your business, enabling secure, immersive communication between meeting rooms and desktops through an intuitive, cloud based platform. Deploy high-definition (HD) video conferencing throughout your organization, not in months, weeks or days, but in minutes — all with little or no IT resources.

LifeSize Connections cloud based video collaboration solution will scale with you as your organisations needs grow. Flexible, pay as you go pricing available.


LifeSize Connections with 9 way multipoint Cloud Based Video Conferencing




  • 9 way video/voice/data/text bridging
  • NAT/Firewall Traversal
  • HD quality 720p30
  • Web based admin console
  • Free guest invitations
  • Pay-As-You-Go pricing
The LifeSize Connections video collaboration platform includes LifeSize HD video infrastructure components that are hosted in the cloud and offered to customers with flexible, pay-as-you-go pricing. Extending HD video collaboration across the organization used to take days, or even weeks, and often required costly travel while straining IT resources. Now, in just minutes, cloud based video conferencing gives you the power to instantly make video collaboration available across your entire organization. Built-in firewall traversal enables secure company-to-company video calling with customers, suppliers and colleagues inside or outside your organization.

LifeSize Connections Cloud Based Conferencing presence indicator


LifeSize Connections is interoperable with LifeSize HD video systems: LifeSize 220 Series (LifeSize Room 220, LifeSize Team 220, LifeSize Express 220), LGExecutive powered by LifeSize, LifeSize Passport and the cloud-optimized LifeSize Passport Connect. Now remote employees can connect from a Mac or PC to meeting rooms so no one will miss an important meeting again. LifeSize Connections’ robust collaboration features, such as guest invitations, data-sharing and multiparty HD calling, ensure that your organization’s employees can get more done in less time with their own cloud based video conferencing.
Full Datasheet and Technical Specification of LifeSize Connections >>

Tangible Components

LifeSize Connections Software Client
LifeSize Connections Web Administration Console
LifeSize HD Video System (220 Series, LifeSize Passport, LGExecutive, powered by LifeSize)
Webcam (not supplied)
Microphone/headset (not supplied)

Service Components

9-way video/voice/text/data bridging
Directory services/addressing
Firewall/NAT traversal
Automated deployment/configuration

Communications

64 Kbps - 3 Mbps configurable asymmetric transmit and receive bandwidths: 64 Kbps,
128 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 384 Kbps, 512 Kbps,
768 Kbps, 1024 Kbps, 1536 Kbps, 2048 Kbps,
and 3072 Kbps

Video Features

Continuous presence 9-way HD video
Video and audio mute
Full screen
Resizable window with multiple monitor support
Picture in picture
Layout control for dual stream video

Video Specifications/Resolutions

Support for transmit and receive 720p30, 576p30, 480p30, VGA, and 360p30
Support for 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios
Auto-bandwidth and resolution tuning with option for manual configuration of transmit and receive bandwidths
Actual resolution and frame rate depends upon capability of LifeSize HD Video System, PC/Mac configuration, webcam, remote end, and is impacted by the quality of the communications channel. In lower bandwidth environments, audio quality is prioritized over video.

Video Standards

H.264, H.263, and VPX

Video Formats

Automatic detection of 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios for transmitted and received video

Data Sharing

Transmit and receive content with other LifeSize HD Video Systems and software clients on the LifeSize Connections service. Share specific applications or your entire desktop.

Audio Features

High definition audio
Full duplex for natural conversation
Echo cancellation and background noise reduction
Configurable and automatic microphone gain
In-client speaker and microphone test

Audio Standards

Siren7, Siren14, SILK, and ?-law

Administration Console Features

Management over LifeSize Connections user accounts and LifeSize HD Video System accounts
Bandwidth controls with support for default
(all users/systems) and specific settings per
user/system
Easy import of new users/systems using
.CSV format
Instant deactivation and/or reassignment of seats
Reporting in aggregate and by user at Call Data Record level

Intelligent Networking Features

NAT/Firewall Traversal via integrated LifeSize® Transit™ technology in software client, cloud, and LifeSize HD Video Systems

Security

Encrypted signaling and media
Encryption algorithms: AES128, AES256,
168 3DES, DiffieHellman, and 1048RSA
Encryption protocols: SSL, TLS, and SRTP
Directory and Address Book
Directory of all subscribed seats within deployment pushed to all users/systems within deployment automatically

Management

Centralized provisioning and management via LifeSize Connections Administrator Console (included)
Soft Client and LifeSize Video Systems automatic provisioning
Automated user communications

Recommended Peripherals

Webcams
Logitech B910 HD Webcam
Logitech B525 HD Webcam
Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910
Logitech HD Webcam C615 / C525 / C510 /
C310 / C270

Headsets
Logitech B530 USB Headset
Logitech BH870 Wireless Mono
Bluetooth® Headset

USB Speakerphones
Logitech BSP420 USB Speakerphone

Additional Software Client Features

Infinite guest user invite
1:1 and multi-way text messaging
Account specific contact list
Presence management
Auto answer
Block calls from specific users
Missed call and new contact notifications
Display name and user defined picon

Supported LifeSize HD Video Systems

Express 220, Team 220, Room 220, Passport, Passport Connect, and LGExecutive running latest software

Minimum PC/Mac Requirements
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7, Windows® Vista 32 and 64 bit, Windows® XP 32 bit with SP2, SP3
Mac OS X 10.6 and higher

CPU
PC/Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or higher
(lower CPU will result in reduced performances)

Memory
1 GB minimum

Storage
60 MB available hard drive space

LifeSize Connections Free 30 Day Trial

In just minutes, your team can start collaborating with the LifeSize Connections HD video conferencing platform. Register now for a free 30 day adminstrator trial where you will be able to:

  • Create LifeSize Connections accounts for up to 10 people and 10 rooms
  • Manage bandwidth settings for your network
  • Run rich reports with full call data

 

Click here to Register for your LifeSize Connections Trial >>


 

 
 
 

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