Resellers Enthusiastically Promote VidyoConferencing(TM)
Leading Video Conferencing Channel Partners Sign On to Resell Vidyo Product
PALM DESERT, Calif. and HACKENSACK, N.J., Jan. 28 -- Vidyo(TM), Inc., who today unveiled the first enterprise video conferencing products to feature HD quality video delivered to both conference rooms and desktops over the Internet, announced that it already has over ten resellers who have committed to distributing the company's new family of video conferencing solutions.
"It's a testament to the power of our solution that, in a relatively short period of time, we've been able to build a world-class channel to take our video conferencing solutions to market," said Rob Hughes, Senior VP of Worldwide Sales and Support at Vidyo. "The kind of momentum that we've experienced, even before our formal product launch, is unprecedented. We're extremely excited to have already received such a high level of industry validation for this groundbreaking product line."
"As a company that designs and deploys enterprise conferencing solutions, OmniPresence has evaluated and tested quite a number of viable options," said Tom Wing, President of OmniPresence. "However, the Vidyo solution's unique ability to deliver HD videoconferencing via the Internet, along with the ease of deployment of endpoints, differentiates Vidyo from the rest of the players in the industry. We've finally found a video solution that simply works for all applications ... and works simply for end-users."
To complete its global sales operations, Vidyo recently added two key positions to its current sales infrastructure. Alfred Hui has joined the company as VP Sales, APAC, and will be working from Vidyo's office in Hong Kong; Yossi Massafi has joined the company as VP of Worldwide Sales Operations, and will work from Vidyo's headquarters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Both have strong backgrounds in enterprise technology sales.
In a separate announcement, Vidyo Licenses Breakthrough Video Conferencing Technology to Cisco, Vidyo today released information about a recently inked OEM licensing agreement with video conferencing giant, Cisco.
About Vidyo, Inc.
Vidyo, Inc., headquartered in Hackensack, NJ, is a pioneer in a new era of video conferencing products that deliver HD quality over the Internet. Underlying all VidyoConferencing solutions is the first new video conferencing architecture in decades, built on a VidyoRouter(TM). This, combined with VidyoTechnology which leverages Vidyo's unique intellectual property built upon the new H.264 Scalable Video Coding (SVC) standard, results in the industry's best resilience and lowest latency to be accomplished over converged IP networks. Vidyo's technology for OEMs and end-to-end product solutions for organizations are able to support point-to-point and multi-point connections that include a variety of different platforms ranging from Mac & Windows desktops to dedicated room solutions. No dedicated networks required. Learn more at www.vidyo.com.
What the Channel is Saying About VidyoConferencing:
"Collabcom AG is experiencing a strong demand from Swiss corporations to deploy high quality to their global workforce. To answer these requirements, we were looking for a standards-based solution offering a unified and scalable architecture for both Rooms and Desktops. We believe that Vidyo, with its universal and solid connectivity, is the perfect approach."
Hans Geeler, CEO, Collabcom AG
"Comiris Group is growing fast, in addition to our legacy Videoconferencing business we were looking for a new generation of products allowing us to fuel our growth and tackle new markets. We found out that Vidyo is a key solution to properly answer one of the fastest growing opportunities: there is a strong demand from many large customers to deploy HD videoconferencing from rooms to desktops but they want to do it using their shared networks while maintaining extremely good user experience."
Jean-Francois Thau, Chairman, Comiris Group
"While most manufacturers are focused only on the conference room, Vidyo has unleashed the true potential of video conferencing...they have brought HD/Telepresence to the desktop user! For years, video conferencing manufacturers have ignored the most fundamental problem with quality - latency. Amazingly, Vidyo has eliminated 80% of the delay and deliver HD/Telepresence to the desktop user. Comm3 is excited to offer Vidyo because it delivers a real-life experience every business can afford."
Troy L. Cryer, CEO, Comm3
"Our best customers immediately demonstrated strong interest for the Vidyo solutions. There is a large demand in the Italian Market for high quality video conferencing over the Internet, and HS Digital will integrate the VidyoConferencing solution for our key service providers to make this a reality."
Mauro Spagnoli, CEO, HS Digital
"As a company that designs and deploys enterprise conferencing solutions, OmniPresence has evaluated and tested quite a number of viable options. However, the Vidyo solution's unique ability to deliver HD videoconferencing via the Internet, along with the ease of deployment of endpoints, differentiates Vidyo from the rest of the players in the industry. We've finally found a video solution that simply works for all applications ... and works simply for end-users."
Tom Wing, President, OmniPresence
"As a world class, high touch expert in customized, HD video conferencing as well as audiovisual and network integration, it is critical that Videre Conferencing offer best of breed products to its customers. We believe that the Vidyo solution is truly scalable, connecting both headquarters and remote users. The company's innovative approach to video coding nearly eliminates the negative effects networks may add to a videoconference and eliminates transcoding, providing excellent video and audio at any speed or network capacity ensuring a better overall meeting experience. "
Todd Luttinger, President, Videre Conferencing, Inc
"VIDOFON has always relied on innovative products to achieve its outstanding growth. We believe that Vidyo is the most important innovation seen in the Video Collaboration Market for a long time. High Definition made available to anyone over a shared network is a decisive breakthrough!"
Jorg Weisflog/ CE, ViDOFON AG
"We believe the Vidyo suite of products represents a true breakthrough in video conferencing. Since 1985 Visionality has been at the forefront of technological development and we're happy to add VidyoConferencing products to our portfolio of cutting edge products and services."
Howard Barnett, President, Visionality
CONTACT: Benita Kenn, PR Director of Vidyo, Inc., +1-650-325-6119, benita@vidyo.com
