Video Conference System enables HD conference calls.October 28, 2008 -
Able to synthesize up to 16 screens when using conference server, Visual Nexus ver4.0 can be used not only for ordinary meetings, but also for meetings that required specific visuals, such as for evaluating designs by checking product components and operation. Supplied as conference server alone or with PC client, system can also be used for remote education training, interviews, and consultations.
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Original Press release
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
1--7-12, Toranomon
Tokyo, , 105-8460 Japan

OKI Unveils Latest Version of its Video Conference System, "Visual Nexus®"
- Offers the system at approximately half the cost of other systems-
TOKYO, October 15, 2008 - Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6703) today announced it has enhanced video functions of its video conference system "Visual Nexus®" and unveiled "Visual Nexus ver4.0." OKI improved the video resolution four-fold and increased the video synthesis function to synthesize up to 16 screens when using the conference server. Though functions are enhanced and improved, the price is the same as previous versions, significantly improving cost performance.
"Video conference system is useful for companies seeking to reduce their travel costs for meetings," said Atsuhisa Suzuki, President of Visual Nexus Company at OKI. "Our 'Visual Nexus ver4.0' enables high-definition video conference calls, responding to such demands as company IP networks to become broadband. OKI can offer video communication that is closer to a real face-to-face conversation, and it can be offered at approximately half the cost compared to other systems in the market."
The "Visual Nexus ver4.0" can be used not only for ordinary meetings, but also for meetings that require specific visuals, such as for evaluating designs by checking product components and operation. It can also be used for remote education training, interviews, consultations, etc. "Visual Nexus ver4.0" includes the conference server (MCU) alone or with the PC client. The system can also connect with non-OKI video conferencing systems, enabling companies using different manufacturers' products to easily install OKI's system.
OKI will continue to offer its Visual Nexus video conference solution to companies seeking to improve their high-definition location-to-location communication and business efficiency.
Visual Nexus ver4.0 will be showcased at the "ITpro EXPO 2008 Autumn," which will be held from Oct. 15 at Tokyo, Japan.
About Visual Nexus
Visual Nexus is OKI's video conference system designed to enable high-quality voice/video/data communication over IP networks using a PC. By installing Visual Nexus, users can communicate whenever, wherever with whomever they wish, in a secure manner. This helps users achieve agile decision making and information sharing among offices that are spread out over a wide area. The system is compliant with the international standard, H.323, and offers high interoperability with third-party video conference devices.
http://www.visualnexus.com/en/index.htm
About Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1881, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. is Japan's first telecommunications manufacturer, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. OKI provides top-quality products, technologies and solutions to its customers through its info-telecom system business and printer business. All businesses function as a collective force to create exciting new products and technologies that satisfy a spectrum of customer needs in various markets. Visit OKI's global web site at http://www.oki.com/.
- Visual Nexus is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. in Japan.
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