High speed bandwidth data connections and advances in display technology have helped bring innovative computing and communication technologies to once-static platforms, such as the home television.

Operators that can deliver cutting-edge communication services to consumers through their televisions are sure to have a leg up on their competition moving forward. Partnering with a collaboration software specialist like Thrupoint can help multi-level operators combine next-generation computing platforms into consumer televisions.

The New York City-based company's ThruTV Suite can turn a television into a rich communications platform that can operate alongside the media content. Using an advanced remote, wireless keyboard or any other input device, consumers can overlay unified communication mediums like instant messenger and telepresence on top of TV shows, movies or video games.

Leveraging Thrupoint's fully skinable interface, users can bring up picture-in-picture video windows and chat with their friends while watching their favorite program.

"Whether talking to each other in your audio chat room, watching each other through video chat conferencing or sending messages using on-screen instant messaging, everyone is now able to share the enjoyment of being together virtually," says Thrupoint.

The ThruTV Suite provides more than just entertainment opportunities. The technology is also ideal for teleworkers or remote employees who need to stay connected to their colleagues and clients. Thrupoint's Web Collaboration Suite enables users to participate in video conferencing meetings, make presentations and pool resources using an electronic whiteboard – all through a singular platform.

In addition, ThruTV can help make distance education a more personal and collaborative experience. End users can attend lectures and participate in classroom discussions without ever having to leave their living room.

Best of all, the multi-screen technology translates to mobile devices. Thrupoint's Mobile Smart Client (MSC) enables users to join a seminar from home, and then finish the class using their iPhone, BlackBerry (News - Alert) or Android device.

Click here for more information on Thrupoint's entire suite of collaboration software products.