LifeSize, a division of Logitech, announced the launch of
LifeSize Connections, a cloud-based HD video conferencing platform that
delivers immersive, multiparty communication at enterprise-level quality.
LifeSize Connections delivers seamless, encrypted HD
video calling across the enterprise – connecting LifeSize video conferencing
systems in conference rooms to desktop users on PCs or Mac computers.
“For the thousands of organizations sitting on the
sidelines waiting to realize the power of HD video collaboration – the wait is
over,” said Craig Malloy, CEO, LifeSize and Logitech SVP.
“LifeSize Connections is a fast, easy way to add and
extend HD video collaboration within and outside any enterprise; a benefit that
was previously reserved for executive board rooms with a hefty price tag and
managed service burden. Now, our cloud-based platform is introducing a new way
of working by enabling employees to improve productivity and collaborate in
ways they never thought possible,” added Malloy.
Users can have any contact join them in Connections as a
guest, for free, by simply sending a download link and guest registration. This
makes it easy for both new and existing video users to extend their reach and
communicate with remote employees, clients and partners in an easy, ad hoc way.
LifeSize Connections features nine-way HD video bridging, data encryption and
management. It automatically configures endpoints and software clients to
instantly traverse firewalls, ensuring connection on any network, every time.
Outstanding barriers to video adoption for many companies
have been the high upfront cost of equipment and the lack of sufficient IT
resources to manage complex deployments of traditional on-premises video
infrastructure.
Interoperability challenges also make it difficult for
on-premises users to make calls with outside vendors, customers or colleagues.
LifeSize Connections helps eliminate these challenges by combining turnkey
deployment, flexible pay-as-you-go pricing models and the ability to
collaborate with anyone with a computer and a webcam.
“Video requirements vary from company to company,
regardless of whether they’re the smallest SMB or the largest enterprise,
because those needs are dictated by their clients, employees and
partners,” said Roopam Jain, principal analyst, Frost & Sullivan.
“With Connections, LifeSize is pushing video closer
to ubiquitous adoption by making it easily accessible to anyone,
anywhere,” Jain added.
By Telecomlead.com Team
editor@telecomlead.com
