VideoCentric
first to sell new MCU from Codian in UK, Europe
& Middle East
London
– 17 March 2004 VideoCentric has been
appointed by Codian,
to sell and support its latest range of MultiPoint
Control Units, in UK, Europe and the Middle
East. The new 4200 range brings new features,
high performance and greater on-screen flexibility
at speeds of up to 4Mbps per port and integrate
fully with all the major H.323 video conferencing
systems on the market.
VideoCentric has already taken delivery
of its first demonstration unit which it
will use to train UK resellers as well as
show to end-users and service providers
through a series of seminars being planned
in 2Q04. Extended warranty programs have
been designed by VideoCentric and on-site
installations will be available through
staff who have are experienced in the configuration
of RADVision, Cisco, Polycom/Accord, VideoServer,
Ezenia, Tandberg, GPT and BT MCU's.
David Shimell, Sales Director for VideoCentric,
said, “although we have worked with
many MCU's. over the years, the exciting
new Codian range gives users new control
features and performance expected of much
more expensive systems and we are pleased
to help Codian launch it to the emerging
IP marketplace in 2004.”
The new 4210, 4220 and 4240 models include:
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Maximum
20, 40 or 80 video participants depending
upon model
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Maximum
10, 20 or 40 simultaneous conferences
depending upon model
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Advanced
Symmetric Continuous presence
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Voice-activated
or remote controlled speaker selection
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42
custom screen layouts, each independently
selectable by individual users
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Multiple
bandwidths, multiple video/audio standards
in the same conference
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H.323
dial-in or web server dial-out
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Standalone
or Gatekeeper managed
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Text
identification of sites involved
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Far-end
camera control via remote control or web
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On-screen
messaging to individuals or all sites
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Embedded
QuickTime or RealPlayer streaming server
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Click
here for full details on the Codian 4200
MCU
VideoCentric will begin
demonstrating the
4210
to UK resellers, universities and corporate
organisations in April and another unit
has already been permanently set up for
internet demonstration by Codian. To ensure
full interoperability prior to launch, VideoCentric
and Codian are currently running tests with
major endpoints and networking devices such
as Polycom Viewstation, VSX7000, ViaVideo,
Tandberg 1000, 550, 880, 990, 2500, 6000,
Sony PCS-1, VCON Falcon, Vpoint, ViGO, HD3000,
RadVision, LeadTek.
Training courses for
Resellers and Integrators as well as to
Network & System Administrators will
begin in May 2004. For full details visit
www.videocentric.co.uk
About VideoCentric Ltd.
VideoCentric is a UK/International Distributor
of best-in-class video communications products
from VCON, Polycom, Tandberg, SONY, RADVision,
Codian and StarBak. Headquartered in Berkshire,
England, VideoCentric markets its products
and services primarily in the UK but has also
formed associations with other Companies worldwide
to facilitate the global supply and support
of major corporations and the education market.
For more information, visit www.videocentric.co.uk
or contact codian@videocentric.co.uk
or telephone +44 (0)118 974 0125.
About
Codian Inc and Codian Ltd
Codian is a company dedicated to the design,
manufacture, and support of voice and video
conferencing products of exceptional performance,
quality and value. Codian is based in San Jose,
California and in Berkshire, England. New products
are targeted for sale via selected distributors
in North America, Europe and Worldwide. For
more information visit www.codian.com
or contact info@codian.com
or telephone UK +44 (0)1753 548333 or USA +1(408)
287 6628.
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