VideoCentric first to sell new MCU from Codian in UK, Europe & Middle East

VideoCentric has been appointed by Codian, to sell and support its latest range of MultiPoint Control Units, in UK, Europe and the Middle East. The new 4200 range brings new features, high performance and greater on-screen flexibility at speeds of up to 4Mbps per port and integrate fully with all the major H.323 video conferencing systems on the market.

London, UK (PRWEB) March 19, 2004 --VideoCentric has already taken delivery of its first demonstration unit which it will use to train UK resellers as well as show to end-users and service providers through a series of seminars being planned in 2Q04. Extended warranty programmes have been designed by VideoCentric and on-site installations will be available through staff who have are experienced in the configuration of RADVision, Cisco, Polycom/Accord, VideoServer, Ezenia, Tandberg, GPT and BT MCUs.

David Shimell, Sales Director for VideoCentric, said, although we have worked with many MCUs over the years, the exciting new Codian range gives users new control features and performance expected of much more expensive systems and we are pleased to help Codian launch it to the emerging IP marketplace in 2004."

The new 4210, 4220 and 4240 models include:

1   Up to 4Mbps per user
2   Maximum 20, 40 or 80 video participants depending upon model
3   Maximum 10, 20 or 40 simultaneous conferences depending upon model
4   Advanced Symmetric Continuous presence
5   Voice-activated or remote controlled speaker selection
6   42 custom screen layouts, each independently selectable by individual users
7   Multiple bandwidths, multiple video/audio standards in the same conference
8   H.323 dial-in or web server dial-out
9   Standalone or Gatekeeper managed
10   Text identification of sites involved
11   Far-end camera control via remote control or web
12   On-screen messaging to individuals or all sites
13   Embedded QuickTime or RealPlayer streaming server
14   Many more features www.videocentric.co.uk/networking/codian-mcu-4200.html

VideoCentric will begin demonstrating the 4210 to UK resellers, universities and corporate organisations in April and another unit has already been permanently set up for internet demonstration by Codian. To ensure full interoperability prior to launch, VideoCentric and Codian are currently running tests with major endpoints and networking devices such as Polycom Viewstation, VSX7000, ViaVideo, Tandberg 1000, 550, 880, 990, 2500, 6000, Sony PCS-1, VCON Falcon, Vpoint, ViGO, HD3000, RadVision, LeadTek. Training courses for Resellers and Integrators as well as to Network & System Administrators will begin in May 2004. For full details visit www.videocentric.co.uk

About VideoCentric Ltd.
VideoCentric is a UK/International Distributor of best-in-class video communications products from VCON, Polycom, Tandberg, SONY, RADVision, Codian and StarBak.. Headquartered in Berkshire, England, VideoCentric markets its products and services primarily in the UK but has also formed associations with other Companies worldwide to facilitate the global supply and support of major corporations and the education market. For more information, visit www.videocentric.co.uk or contact codian@videocentric.co.uk or telephone +44 (0)118 974 0125.

About Codian Inc and Codian Ltd.
Codian is a company dedicated to the design, manufacture, and support of voice and video conferencing products of exceptional performance, quality and value. Codian is based in San Jose, California and in Berkshire, England. New products are targeted for sale via selected distributors in North America, Europe and Worldwide. For more information visit www.codian.com or contact info@codian.com or telephone UK +44 (0)1753 548333 or USA +1(408) 287 6628.