HD video calling throughout open public room network connects more
people in more places
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
LifeSize, a division of Logitech
(NASDAQ:LOGI) (SIX: LOGN), is joining forces with Regus
(LSE: RGU), the world's largest provider of flexible workspaces, to
bring LifeSize HD video conferencing to businesses and the public at
more than 240 Regus locations worldwide. Regus customers can now easily
communicate with colleagues around the world via video or conduct
business over HD video while traveling.
LifeSize is leveraging Regus' network of locations in central business
districts and transport hubs to create a public network of
easy-to-access, stylish, video-enabled business suites across more than
40 countries. This worldwide network of LifeSize Public Rooms (LPRs) is
publicly accessible, giving businesses everywhere convenient access to
LifeSize's HD video conferencing, which is interoperable with existing
video systems. That makes it easy for users to call anyone, anywhere on
any video platform for the broadest possible collaboration.
"We are delighted that LifeSize is using the Regus network to open its
HD experience to business people the world over," said Mark Dixon, chief
executive officer of Regus. "We are seeing increasing demand for
high-quality video communications across our 1,200 locations. By giving
customers the flexibility to use this fantastic service by the hour, it
brings the best technology in reach of everybody, helping them reap the
benefits of improved collaboration and productivity."
LPRs are equipped with LifeSize®
220™ Series HD video conferencing systems, which feature
crystal-clear 1080p HD video and HD data sharing for a video
collaboration experience that truly mirrors in-person engagement. Regus
customers can use these LifeSize rooms for a wide variety of video
collaboration scenarios including:
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Seamless video calling with customers and partners, regardless of
their video platform
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Remote candidate interviews, connecting candidates to interview teams
through local Regus offices
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Data sharing and collaboration with colleagues while traveling
"LifeSize's vision is to bring HD video collaboration to anyone,
anywhere through solutions that are simple to deploy, manage and use,"
said Colin Buechler, chief executive officer of LifeSize Communications.
"By combining the LifeSize experience with the unmatched global presence
and innovative, affordable business services of Regus, telepresence can
now be accessible to companies of all sizes."
LifeSize and its channel partners will also have access to the LPRs,
providing an additional option for demonstrating LifeSize systems in
action to prospects, customers, partners and distributors.
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About LifeSize Communications
LifeSize is a pioneer and world leader in high-definition video
collaboration. Designed to make video conferencing truly universal,
LifeSize solutions are simple to buy, adopt, support and use. Offering
video conferencing systems and software applications as well as a full
line of video infrastructure, available on premises or in the cloud,
LifeSize is committed to universal video collaboration. With LifeSize,
customers can participate in large multi-party HD calls, live streaming
and recording, collaboration on any mobile device, on any network, all
at the highest level of quality. LifeSize was founded in 2003 and
acquired by Logitech in 2009. For more information, visit www.lifesize.com.
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LifeSize Communications
Jacey Overton, 512-623-4215
joverton@lifesize.com
Source: LifeSize
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