Cisco has released an interoperability protocol to the public domain that allows multiscreen telepresence systems to interoperate. LifeSize, Tandberg and Radvision have signed agreements to license the Telepresence Interoperability Protocol (TIP).
Cisco also unveiled five new Cisco TelePresence experiences that extend the value of telepresence beyond the virtual meeting, and has released new versions of TelePresence System 3000 and TelePresence System 3200 endpoints.
The licensing of protocol will enable it to offer vendors to take advantage of a switched architecture, using the network as a platform, to enhance media processing, intercompany security and decrease latency, Cisco said.
Cisco is extending the virtual collaboration experience with five new TelePresence experiences designed for teaching; brainstorming, design meetings and other active collaboration sessions; remote demonstrations; concierge services; and webcasting and session recording.
In partnership with Cisco Advanced Services, Cisco Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) Partners and Technical Services, the company offers customers with experiences including The Classroom of the Future, TelePresence Active Collaboration Room, TelePresence Remote Demonstration Center, TelePresence Live Desk and TelePresence Streaming Service.
According to Cisco, the TelePresence System 3010 and 3210 offers customers with enhanced choice of customers experiences. The new endpoints provide Cisco TelePresence experience including support for a variety of applications, 720p and 1080p HD video and spatial audio.
Charles Stucki, vice president and general manager of TelePresence Systems business unit at Cisco, said: We are providing our customers with ‘any to any’ interoperable solutions while maintaining the overall high-quality Cisco TelePresence experience. We believe that the Telepresence Interoperability Protocol, new experiences and new endpoints will enable many more organisations and people to transform global business.
