VideoCentric
to Resell Ridgeway's Video Freedom Software
for securely traversing Firewall's and NAT's
Wokingham,
Berkshire, UK - July 16, 2002 -- VideoCentric
Limited, the Video-over-IP Specialist who
resell and integrate best in class technology
for voice and video communication over IP
have signed an agreement with Ridgeway Systems
& Software to resell its innovative Video
Freedom software in the UK and the Middle
East.
Click
here for more details on the Video Freedom
Software
As
an authorized Ridgeway Reseller, VideoCentric
will offer its customers complete video communications
solutions which overcome security obstacles
such as Firewall's and NAT's (Network Address
Translations) without the requirement for
costly network infrastructure upgrades and
without the need for reloading existing video-over-IP
endpoints.
VideoCentric,
a UK-based company deploys end-user solutions
in the UK and Eire, and distributes products
through a network of resellers in the Middle
East, providing advice and guidance on the
purchasing of videoconferencing systems, multipoint
controllers, gateways and video-PBX software
as well as live and recorded streaming servers
and gateways for internet delivery. Now, by
partnering with Ridgeway, it is able to extend
its customer base to include those with valid
concerns about the security of video communications
over mixed private and public networks.
David
Shimell, General Manager of VideoCentric Ltd
said "The biggest obstacle we face in
the widespread adoption of end-to-end IP video
communications is that most of the serious
customers out there are even more serious
about security. The Firewall's and NAT routers
they have installed simply do not support
the real-time IP communications protocols
(H.323 and SIP) used by our technology, and
we need a solution that is non-intrusive on
users or on network architecture. In Ridgeway
we have found exactly what we are looking
for."
"We
are pleased to sign a reseller agreement with
VideoCentric. Both our companies employ staff
who have been involved with the evolution
of video-over-IP since its introduction in
the mid-90s,"
said Graham Seabrook, co-founder of Ridgeway
in 1998. "We believe that our new partnership
will
provide new opportunities for both companies
and allow corporate and educational customers
to deploy secure multi-site video communications
with more confidence. VideoCentric's multi-vendor
approach combined with Ridgeway's open architecture
software, means that customers can be assured
of full interoperability between all the leading
brands of videoconferencing systems, routers,
Firewall's and gateways".
For
a free 30-day trial of Ridgeway software,
please see www.ridgewaysystems.com
This software can be downloaded directly from
the web site and offers a client solution
for individual workstations (personal client
software) or large-scale deployments (group
client software).
About VideoCentric Ltd
VideoCentric is a UK Reseller and International
Distributor of a comprehensive range of video
communications solutions. VideoCentric supplies
award-winning products ranging from desktop
videophones and set-top group systems to enterprise-wide
IP video networks involving gateways, multipoint
controllers and video-PBX software. It employs
staff with almost 20 years videoconferencing
industry experience making it one of the most
knowledgeable sales channels in the United
Kingdom. VideoCentric's multi-vendor solutions
are tested for international standards compatibility
and the Company offers installation, training
and extended support for all of its products.
Headquartered in Berkshire, England, VideoCentric
markets its products and services primarily
in the UK and Middle East but has also formed
associations with other Companies worldwide
to facilitate the global supply and support
of major corporations.
About Ridgeway
Ridgeway is a privately-held company, currently
deploying patent-pending software products,
IP Freedom, VideoFreedom, and VoiceFreedom,
that enable IP Voice and Video traffic to
seamlessly and securely traverse through all
of the various desktop to desktop Firewall's
and NATS, through the boundaries of multiple
private and public networks, and through the
global internet -- extending and enabling
the untapped demand for end-to end, any-to-any,
real-time, interactive, IP Video Conferencing
and Voice Communications. Ridgeway is headquartered
in Oceanport NJ with operational offices in
Austin TX, Atlanta GA and Reading, England.
For more information please visit our web
site at: www.ridgewaysystems.com
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