Eyeris, a new product from independent telecommunications group Vox Telecom, promises crystal clear high-definition videoconferencing at a fraction of the cost of currently available solutions.
“Videoconferencing hasn't made economic sense until now because of the high capital cost of the equipment, which could run into millions,” says Jacques du Toit, managing director of Vox Orion. “Both Vox Orion and Vox Datapro are now making bridging facilities available as a hosted solution, while at the same time offering the equipment as an operational rather than a capital expense.”
Eyeris offers both standard definition and high-definition options. “The difference that high-definition can make has to be seen to be believed,” says Vox Datapro's Managing Director Gary Sweidan. “The images are so crystal clear that it really does feel as if people are in the room with you. Videoconferencing is now a real alternative to business travel, and it's as easy as making a telephone call.”
Sweidan says Vox is able to offer high-definition videoconferencing, thanks to its Fishbone line bonding technology, which combines multiple ADSL and/or Diginet lines into a single high-bandwidth channel. “HD requires a minimum of 1Mbps, which is well within the reach of most companies using Fishbone. With three or more ADSL lines, it can be quite possible to enjoy high-definition videoconferencing at a fraction of the cost of standard definition products already on the market.”
Vox Telecom's bridge, available on an hourly rental basis, will also enable multi-way videoconferencing. “The group has made a substantial investment to get the best available bridge technology,” says Vox Orion's Du Toit. “The equipment can handle 28 simultaneous high-definition or 60 simultaneous standard definition videoconferences, as well as voice conferencing.
Eyeris “changes the landscape completely”, says Du Toit. “There is no longer any need to make large capex investments to enjoy the benefits of videoconferencing. A business that is currently buying even two or three return air tickets a month stands to save both money and time spent on travel. You are, furthermore, able to increase productivity by cutting down on travel time and allowing more people to participate in the same discussion.”
More information is available from either Vox Orion or Vox Datapro, at www.voxorion.co.za and www.voxdatapro.co.za.
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Vox Telecom
Vox Telecom is a leading alternative, independent telecom operator, providing voice and data services to the southern African market. The group competes through its primary brands Vox Telecom, Vox Datapro, @lantic, Vox Exchange, Vox Orion and Vox Telepreneur and has offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth as well as in Windhoek, Namibia. Vox Telecom is a listed company trading on the Alternative Exchange (AltX), a division of the JSE Limited.
Investor and shareholder information is available at www.voxtelecom.co.za.
Vox Orion
Vox Orion is focused on delivering complete managed voice solutions to the top-end corporate market. Considered a pioneer in what was known as the least cost routing (LCR) market, Vox Orion has since extended its solution offering and now prides itself on its technical expertise and innovation and is widely regarded as a leading innovator in the telco industry. Vox Orion serves 60% of the top 200 listed companies on the JSE and has significant government contracts, including four provincial governments, SANDF, SAPS and 56 local town councils. Vox Orion has offices in all the major South African cities as well as nine smaller towns and offers a range of guaranteed savings models within its managed voice solutions offering, as well as messaging, telephone management and PABX solutions.
Visit www.voxorion.co.za for more information.
Vox Datapro
Vox Datapro is a leading telecommunications service provider, focused on providing Internet connectivity and converged Internet Protocol (IP) services to business customers. Established in 1998, Vox Datapro's practical connectivity solutions are designed around specific business needs and priorities, helping to support mission-critical communications. Vox Datapro delivers all connectivity solutions via a world-class infrastructure. Service level agreements ensure peace-of-mind, with a 24-hour help-desk fully supporting and monitoring services. This ensures timeous and continuous service delivery to all customers, regardless of size.
Visit www.voxdatapro.co.za for more information.
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