Tandberg has unveiled another groundbreaking product, namely its Advanced Media Gateway, which is the first and only solution (currently) that allows for seamless connection of Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2 users to collaborate in high-definition with other standards-based video and telepresence users. Mixed with the company's Video Communication Server, the Advanced Media Gateway provides a scalable and resilient high-def video access for the whole enterprise, from common familiar business tools, adding value and versatility.

"The Advanced Media Gateway is a significant step in delivering on our vision to provide business-quality video access for everyone," said Fredrik Halvorsen, TANDBERG CEO. "By enabling ubiquitous HD video between Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2 and standards-based video, we are helping companies leverage their existing collaboration infrastructure to deliver an optimal video experience to everyone from familiar tools. This is critical for creating an open video community where individuals and teams can easily collaborate in high-definition."

Claimed to be a major ice breaker, the Advanced Media Gateway can enable customers to take advantage of their previously bought communication products, and is also the only model in the industry that can transcode Microsoft's Real Time Video format to common industry-standard H.264, which is suitable for interoperability in business environments. The Advanced Media Gateway can easily serve 720p30 HD video to companies for an easier way to benefit from high quality video collaboration, especially if matched with the Tandberg PrecisionHD USB Camera.

"As a top global law firm with talent dispersed around the world, easy access to high-quality visual communication is critical for us to best collaborate with each other and serve our clients," stated TANDBERG customer, Patrick Tisdale, CIO of Orrick. If all of this makes any sense to you, and is in range of your needs, mind that the Tandberg Advanced Media Gateway is currently available for purchase.


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