LifeSize resets the bar for Telepresence

NEW DELHI, INDIA: LifeSize Communications which primarily deals in high definition video communications announced the launch of LifeSize220 Series products on Monday.

With this launch the company introduced an embedded Full HD multipoint control unit supporting up to 8 sites, a HD video system with embedded Full HD MCU for under $12,000 and a Full HD video communications system for under $7,000. With Full HD across the 220 series, tele-presence has become more flexible ensuring accessibility to a company environment.

The 220 series support 1080p30 video for the highest resolution, as well as 720p 60 video for ultimate motion handling. Dual display support, integrated content sharing and LifeSize adaptive motion control are standard features on 220 series products. These help distributed teams to collaborate in real time effectively.

Craig Malloy, founder and CEO, LifeSize Communications commented, “The LifeSize 220 series products are another big leap forward in delivering the telepresence experience to anyone, anywhere. LifeSize's continued innovation delivers products that customers demand. By delivering the highest quality of experience, unique flexibility and unmatched price performance we enable organizations worldwide to change the way they communicate.”

Regarding the same product, Linda Carr, director- IT, Harris Corporation mentioned, “The LifeSize 220s are a remarkable addition to the LifeSize HD product line. The accessibility of full HD video enables more immersive communications to a broader base of users. Today we've realized over 30 percent savings in travel costs with LifeSize in the first six months – and we project continued travel costs savings as well as increased productivity and efficiency with LifeSize HD.”

The 220 series is designed to enable companies scale up their tele-presence networks. Priced for broad deployment and uniquely flexible, LifeSize 220 series systems deliver HD video at just 768kbps. This extends the reach of telepresence communications to any office or any size business, such as to healthcare providers extending care to rural communities or to educational institutions enriching their curriculum through visual communication. Utilizing LifeSize architecture, LifeSize systems uniquely adapt to any network environment and seamlessly integrate into the enterprise IT framework.