TANDBERG intros Video Communication Server

NEW DELHI, INDIA: TANDBERG has announced the launch of its Video Communication Server, a multi-application network device that includes FindMe, a new call forwarding application that personalizes and unifies business communications.

The product also delivers call control and firewall traversal applications that now support Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) in addition to H.323.

“Faced with an increasing number and type of communication devices, the TANDBERG Video Communication Server helps companies ensure that its employees can seamlessly reach each other regardless of location or communication device in use,” said Fredrik Halvorsen, TANDBERG chief executive officer. “It’s about reaching the person, not the device.”

While H.323 remains the established industry protocol for delivering core video functionality, SIP—gaining in popularity—enables video systems to leverage existing and next generation technologies. SIP is the foundation for integrating with both enterprise and service provider VoIP systems, it supports new features such as mobility and presence, and gives users access to familiar tools such as call forwarding, transferring and holding, TANDBERG said in a statement.

TANDBERG is currently taking orders for the Video Communication Server with shipping beginning in September.