Communications offerings provider ClearOne, has launched a certified Microsoft Communications Server offering that is capable of providing HD quality audio conferencing for large group conferencing environments (up to 15 people).

The company said that its new offering INTERACT AT-OC provides a rich collaboration of Communication Server video, voice, and data sharing into the conference room. It when used in conjunction Microsoft Communicator client, bypasses the complicated routine and dialing sequences of setting up a video or teleconference.

Darrin Thurston, vice president of product management for conferencing and collaboration products at ClearOne, said: "The INTERACT AT-OC uniquely maximises the collaboration features of the Microsoft Collaboration Server and extends the reach of this ecosystem to any group environment.

"Paired with Communication Server ’14,’ group conferencing becomes a truly unified experience combining HD audio and video with Microsoft’s full application suite. By simply combining a PC, display, and USB camera with the INTERACT AT-OC you can create an affordable video conferencing solution for the group room at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems."