It is a stand-alone device not requiring a computer, television or high bandwidth. It uses advanced video compression technology and maximizes the image and audio quality within the available bandwidth. It is ideally suited for business due to features such as conferencing and integration with any standard SIP IPPBX.
D-Link Videophone marks a breakthrough for D-Link India’s R&D efforts, which the company initiated by setting up a state-of-the-art R&D center in Bangalore and has been working on VoIP and convergence technology. Having already deployed IPPBX, gateways and IP phones earlier; two teams of 15 engineers worked for more than two years (nearly 45,000 man hours) to design and develop the GVC-3000 Videophone and GLV-540 IP phone.
D-Link is simultaneously launching its mid-range IP phone—GLV-540 that includes many high-end features like the latest wideband codec for superior voice quality.
D-Link’s videophone incorporates cutting edge technology and is compliant with all international standards and network specifications. The product has been manufactured entirely in India at the Goa Plant, which again constitutes significant achievement since most such products are either assembled or imported.
This is a significant achievement from software and hardware perspective right from conception, designing, developing and manufacturing entirely in India. D-Link videophone constitutes a significant breakthrough for an Indian company and the Indian hardware industry.
Speaking at a briefing organized at the corporate headquarters, KR Naik, Executive Chairman, D-Link (India) said “This is a proud moment for Indian R&D and the Indian hardware industry. D-Link India started operation with a small manufacturing unit in 1995 and a R&D center in 2001. Our commitment to development of new generation products has finally been able to bear fruits of success. We started working on VoIP technology about three years back, after developing IPPBX, IP phones and gateways, today our gifted technical minds have been able to design and develop a truly world class videophone, which will be made available at a very competitive price. The product incorporates cutting edge technology and I’m sure it will be well accepted both in India as well as in global markets.”
Jangoo Dalal, MD and CEO, D-Link (India) said, “Video telephony is set to revolutionize communications and this product will enable us to get a head start in the market that offers exciting opportunities. Our new videophone integrates with IP phone and IPPBX for medium businesses and would serve as a cost effective communication solutions supporting both voice and video. Designed for ease of use and manageability, we expect this product to be a big winner."