Conferencing Advisors Shatters the Boundaries of Video Communications HD Video under $2500.00

Oct. 5, 2009 - PRLog -- Media Contact: Natalie Jennings (888) 823-2214
Conferencing Advisors Inc Los Angeles – Conferencing Advisors Inc., a global leader in high definition video communications, today introduced LifeSize® Passport™, a ground-breaking HD video conferencing system that provides the telepresence experience to anyone, anywhere.  One-third the size, one-third the weight and one-third the price of any other system in its class, Passport delivers telepresence in the palm of your hand. LifeSize Passport is also the world’s first HD video communications system to enable Skype audio calls to the more than 480 million registered Skype users.

LifeSize Passport is the only HD video communications system that delivers on the promise of making high quality, life-like video communications a mainstream business tool. No longer is HD video bound by conference room and board room systems at the high end, or web cam quality at the low end. With LifeSize Passport, users can communicate in telepresence-quality HD video and audio at a price that enables even small businesses to take advantage of video communications, as well as allows enterprises to cost-effectively implement video throughout their organization. At less than 1 pound, Passport can be easily deployed anywhere, making it an ideal solution for remote employees and teleworkers.

As the first HD video system to enable Skype audio calls, LifeSize Passport opens the Skype audio experience to the more than 480 million registered users of the popular video and audio internet communications software. From the LifeSize interface, Passport users can easily connect directly with any Skype user worldwide, as well as with other LifeSize and standards-compliant enterprise video systems. LifeSize Passport is software upgradeable, easily supporting new product features and protecting user investment.

Facts/Highlights
•   LifeSize Passport delivers the telepresence experience to anyone, anywhere.
•   Delivers 720p 30 frames per second HD video and HD audio.
•   Built-in ringer alerts the user to an incoming call
•   Supports HD calls at only 1.0 Mb and has a 2 mb limit
•   Light, compact and easily carried anywhere.
•   8” width x 4.7” depth x 1.3” height.
•   Weighs less than 1 pound; 2.6 lbs with cables and power supply included.
•                    integrated Skype capability
•   Enables Skype users to experience Skype-to-Skype calling.
•   Skype presence ensures you always know when your business colleagues or
                     partners are on online and available for a call.
•   Simple, seamless conversations between two parties: Skype’s easy to use
                    Contact List allows you to place a call at the touch of a button.
•   The ability to deliver the best picture – at least 2 times better

Supporting Quotes

Stefan Oberg, Vice President/General Manager, Skype for Business

“The integration of Skype audio calling into LifeSize Passport allows Passport customers to make free calls to Skype’s global community of 480 million registered users and inexpensive calls to cell phones or landlines, affording small and mid-size businesses significant savings on their calling and conferencing costs. We look forward to continuing to work with LifeSize, a leading provider of video conferencing systems, to integrate additional Skype functionality into Passport.”

Scott Morrison, Vice President, Research, Gartner Inc.

“Organizations are increasingly turning to video conferencing as a means to reduce travel budgets and improve organizational communications. Typically, organizations are seeking to reduce absolute spend on travel by at least 20%, and in extreme cases, as much as 50% compared to the previous year's budget, and video is seen as a great way to do this. Affordable HD video and audio is a key component of extending high quality communications to teleworkers, remote office works and SMBs worldwide.”
Pricing and Availability
LifeSize Passport is available in 2 models. LifeSize Passport with Focus and integrated microphone: US MSRP $2499. LifeSize Passport with PTZ camera and mic pod: US MSRP $3499. LifeSize Passport with Skype audio capabilities will be globally available in Q4 2009 through LifeSize authorized resellers.

About Conferencing Advisors

Founded in 2004, by industry veterans with over a decade of experience, Conferencing Advisors is a leading provider of conferencing solutions, products, and services - including high definition video conferencing, telepresence, audio-visual integration and managed conferencing services .Conferencing advisors was named Inc. 500 fastest growing companies #107 We have technological expertise to design cutting-edge enterprise conferencing solutions for our clients.  More information can be found at www.conferencingadvisors.com.

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Founded in 2004, Conferencing Advisors is a leading provider of conferencing solutions, products, and services -including high definition video conferencing, telepresence, audio-visual integration and managed conferencing services.