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LifeSize Resets the Price Bar for Telepresence

LifeSize Communications, the provider of high definition video communications has announced their new LifeSize 220 Series products. Introducing the first embedded Full HD multipoint control unit supporting up to 8 sites, the first HD video system with embedded Full HD MCU for under £9,000 and the first Full HD video communications system for under £5,500. With Full HD across the 220 series, telepresence has never been more flexible or accessible to any company and any environment.

The LifeSize 220 series sets new price-performance levels for telepresence. The 220 series support 1080p30 video for the highest resolution, as well as 720p60 video for ultimate motion handling. Dual display support, integrated content sharing and LifeSize Adaptive Motion Control are standard features on 220 series products enabling distributed teams to collaborate in real time as effectively as if they’re physically in the same room.

The vendor says their 220 series is designed to enable companies to scale their telepresence networks. “Priced for broad deployment and uniquely flexible, LifeSize 220 series systems deliver HD video at just 768kbps, extending the reach of telepresence communications to any office or any size business, such as to healthcare providers extending care to rural communities or to educational institutions enriching their curriculum through visual communication. Utilising the proven LifeSize architecture, LifeSize systems uniquely adapt to any network environment and seamlessly integrate into the enterprise IT framework.”