Network-i wins "The Best Providers Of Always-on IP Networks Dedicated To Videoconferencing " at VC Insight Awards

Network-i based in London, UK wins the Award for The Best Providers of always-on IP Networks Dedicated to Videoconferencing in the year 2005; the company supplies end-to-end service to most of the UK, Ireland, Western Europe, and in the United States

(PRWEB) February 5, 2006 -- After the substantial development and promotion of its dedicated video network in 2005, Network-i now owns and operates one of leading IP video networks in the world. That is why we have given the company one of our three Awards for The Best Providers of always-on IP Networks Dedicated to Videoconferencing in the year 2005.

Network-i completed its European rollout in 2005. Now the company can supply an end-to-end service through to the USA, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and parts of Canada, Puerto Rica, Japan and Australia. In-Vision’s service allows customers to instantly connect high quality video & voice over IP to virtually any business centre around the world.

Network-i based in London, UK was founded in 1996. Best known in the UK for providing the IP network backbone for some of the UK’s leading Internet Service Providers, the company reinforced its video over IP offering with the launch of the company’s In-Vision video meeting service in 2005. In-Vision is an always on service offered to customers at fixed cost per month independent of usage. Network-I is an ISO 9001-2000 accredited Company for provision of services

In January 2005, Network-i extended its IP Video Conferencing Network into Ireland and made its industry-leading always-on video meeting service available to companies in the Irish Republic. Flat rate video conferencing from Ireland to the USA and Europe until that time was unheard of. Ireland was the fifth European country to be connected to the Network-i ‘In-Vision’ international video network.

In May 2005, the company launched its ISDN gateway service bringing about better and more cost effective service to the marketplace. Customers can make use of the international ISDN gateway service at an all-inclusive monthly fixed charge

In November 2005, Network-i partnered with VideoCentric to expand the use of IP connectivity throughout their customers’ locations. As part of the agreement, Video Centric bundle Network-i services into its client solutions.

In December 2005, Network-i launched “IPVision”, an Internet Gateway facility that had been in field trials since May 2005. IP Vision creates a virtual private video network that allows customers to enjoy the benefits of a public-facing IP Videoconferencing facility without having to attach directly to the Internet and potentially compromise the security of their network.

As an IP Vision Gold Partner, VideoCentric offers its customers unlimited IP video calls for a fixed monthly fee. IP vision will also support ISDN calls at less than half the cost of traditional rates. Network-i and systems integrators like VideoCentric have created a unique value proposition for customers who need to offer the latest in high quality IP network connectivity as well as videoconferencing hardware.

The In-Vision service includes:

- Managed Video Connection - last mile IP communication link and customer service support

- Gateway Services - ISDN and IP (H.320, H.323)

- Multi-point Conferencing (Bridging) and Data Collaboration

- Conference Scheduling Services and - Operator Assisted Conferencing

- Streaming video from the turnkey In-Stream service

Sandeep Sharma, CEO of Network-i, told us: “With command and control of our own network and thereby the quality and reliability, Network-i’ is committed to provide its customers with access to a ubiquitous video network that allows systems connected to private networks, the Internet and even ISDN to communicate seamlessly and securely”.

Network-i made great strides to extend the reach of its dedicated video network service in 2005. It certainly deserves one of our three 2005 Awards for The Best Providers of always-on IP Networks Dedicated to Videoconferencing.

About Videoconferencing Insight Newsletter

Videoconferencing Insight is a well established newsletter for the user of video and unified conferencing systems which has reported on the industry from a user perspective since May 1996. To increase access to the Newsletter, Videoconferencing Insight became a webzine accessible free of charge in August 2002. It is published on Wednesday of each week at www.vcinsight.com. In addition to the user application case studies, interviews and industry news published weekly, the web site contains a reference data bank of over 100 user applications in 20 user vertical categories such as manufacturing industry, financial services, telemedicine and education. Potential users of videoconferencing are invited to examine these in order better understand the benefits of using videoconferencing themselves.

About Network-i

Founded in 1996, Network-i owns and operates Europe's leading IP videoconferencing network. In association with our strategic partners we are creating a new metric for video conferencing where quality and ease of use pervade.

IP Vision is a suite of collaborative solutions that enable ubiquitous connectivity; bringing together IP and ISDN clients in a cost effective and seamless fashion.

With network hubs and facilities in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Continental Europe and every major city in the United States, Network-i works with all the major videoconferencing hardware manufacturers including Polycom and Tandberg, Sony, Aethra, Lifesize and Emblaze Vcon. Our systems include MCU's for Multi-Point Videoconferencing, Security Gatekeepers and Video Gateways. Network-i is bringing a cost effective alternative to traditional video-conferencing and a genuine alternative to international travel.

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