Vidyo Unveils HD Video Conferencing System for SMBs
VidyoOne “Telework” appliance is designed for use over converged IP networks, supports up to 50 conference participants.
Vidyo Inc., telepresence provider, has introduced what it calls an “affordable HD video conferencing system that enables SMBs to communicate quickly.”
The HD video conferencing alternative is a desktop and room, multi-party solution.
enables endpoints to interoperate seamlessly between HD room systems, PCs, and laptops within the same video conference, using the Internet instead of dedicated networks.
“Everyone needs video conferencing, but traditionally it was too expensive or too low quality,” says Ofer Shapiro, CEO of Vidyo. “Our existing software bundles changed the pricing landscape for large deployments, and now we are extending the same quality and cost advantage to SMBs with the VidyoOne appliance.”
VidyoDesktop clients may extend invitations for people to join a conference from their home office or from their laptop. VidyoConferencing is designed for use over converged IP networks, but with high levels of video quality.
Roopam Jain, principal analyst for Frost & Sullivan, says, “The teleworking experience becomes more powerful when remote workers can have high-quality face-to-face meetings.” He adds, “The VidyoOne … makes it possible for small organizations to implement desktop and room system video conferencing using any IP network, especially home networks over the Internet.”
The VidyoOne package includes VidyoRouter, VidyoPortal, VidyoDesktop downloads, and multipoint conferencing ports.
The VidyoOne appliance may be purchased with five ports and 25 user seats for $7,000 or with 10 ports and 50 user seats for $14,000. The price includes server hardware and perpetual software licenses.
VidyoOne includes an investment protection plan that offers to customers requiring additional capacity the option to return their VidyoOne package within one year of the date purchased for full credit toward the purchase of an expandable VidyoConferencing system.
