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Tandberg develops Business-Quality Video Phone to replace Desk Phone.

 
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17 Jun 2008

Tandberg, a leading global provider of telepresence, high-definition video conferencing and mobile video solutions, today introduced a new video VoIP phone for mass enterprise deployment. Replacing the standard office phone, the E20 combines CD quality audio with DVD quality video to deliver the desktop video phone for businesses at an affordable price.

Whether making a quick telephone call to a colleague down the hall, or collaborating on video with a partner overseas, users of the E20 will experience greater audio quality than today’s standard office phones. In addition the E20 provides the ability to instantly communicate face-to-face to build deeper understanding and trust.

Designed with the user in mind, the five-megapixel high resolution camera positioned at eye-level provides a head-on image that eliminates the “nose view” typical of currently available video phones. With the 10.6 inch LCD widescreen, users can clearly see facial expressions and read body language.

Tandberg develops Business-Quality Video Phone to replace Desk Phone.

“The E20 has the potential to drive mass personalization of video communications in the enterprise,” said Beau Wardak, General Manager, TANDBERG Middle East. “The E20 brings natural communication into workplace conversations with the emotional connection and understanding that is only possible through video.”

The E20 features an ultra wideband 20 kHz speaker phone and 10 kHz handset. Other features of the E20 include familiar IP telephony functionality such as call transfer, message waiting and call forwarding. In addition, the E20 features intuitive directories and menus, and quick keys for access to advanced IP phone and video services. The E20 has the ability to receive multimedia presentations.

Equipped with standards-compliant video and audio, the E20 interoperates with all other standards-compliant major office communication devices from phones to video conferencing and telepresence systems. Calls from the E20 are secured with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

“The democratization of unified communications through the convergence of video and voice devices can help enterprises alleviate IT costs today,” said Nora Freedman, senior analyst at IDC. “What is needed are simple and comprehensive video and phone solutions that can be deployed across the organization for core internal and external business communications and collaboration.”

The E20 will ship in the first quarter of 2009.



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