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ArkadinVideo Bridges Distance and Cultural Divide for Silicon Valley Start-Up Pinnacle Engines
NEW YORK, NY, Mar 27, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Arkadin, a leading collaboration service provider, reports that
Pinnacle Engines, a fast-track Valley start-up with a game-changing
engine design, is using ArkadinVideo(TM) powered by Vidyo(R) to solve
production challenges. Since deploying the hosted, multi-point HD
video conferencing system, Pinnacle's communication with an
Asian-based partner has improved significantly. Language and cultural
misunderstandings that had jeopardized the 2013 engine launch date
are largely overcome. Highly anticipated in the global auto industry,
Pinnacle's patented ultra-efficient engine can deliver up to 30 - 50%
better fuel economy, resulting in significantly reduced CO2 emissions
and fuel consumption.
With deadlines slipping and production schedules at risk, Pinnacle
required a video conferencing solution that would be affordable and
effective in communicating technical information. Traditional
conference calls and online meetings were not sufficient for
adequately communicating the sophisticated, highly technical
information involved in engine architecture. As a small 15-person
start-up, frequent travel to Asia was not practical and the $100,000+
proprietary systems were out of their reach. Furthermore, the
consumer-oriented solutions did not offer sufficiently robust or rich
video quality.
According to Tom Covington, vice president of marketing, Pinnacle
Engines, ArkadinVideo fit their requirements and is making a dramatic
difference in communication outcomes, resulting in more trusting and
committed relationships.
"It makes a big difference to see the people you are talking to,"
says Covington. "We've found a greater sense of trust and commitment
between our partners since using ArkadinVideo. If people commit to a
deadline, they are more apt to honor it if you see them
face-to-face."
"And it's pretty cool to be able to demonstrate our engine parts,"
continued Covington. "PowerPoint visuals are an important part of our
design process, but they can only get you so far. We can now share
the physical model in CAD which is very useful. The technical
information integrates very nicely with the technology."
"Pinnacle's experience demonstrates the value of web-based HD video
conferencing for solving visual and cultural communications
challenges," says Mark Alexander, president, Arkadin North America.
"We're thrilled that ArkadinVideo is an effective solution for
showcasing their engine architecture, while helping to bridge
communications challenges so common in dealing with distant
partners."
The hosted, high-definition, multi-point room system is easy to
set-up and connect multiple participants from any number of desktops
or room locations. Its scalable video-coding technology delivers a
natural, crisp video with no latency. For more information please
visit http://www.arkadin.com/S-pn-ArkadinVideo_Solution.html
About Arkadin
Founded in 2001, Arkadin is a leading Global
Collaboration Service Provider offering a complete range of remote
collaboration solutions from audio, web and video conferencing to
Unified Communications. Arkadin enables all types and sizes of
organizations to communicate and collaborate effectively using its
user-friendly and cost-efficient solutions to increase business
productivity. With a global network of 50 operating centres in 29
countries across six continents, Arkadin delivers its business
solutions using a SaaS model so customers benefit from fast, scalable
deployments with a high ROI. Arkadin provides added value to its
25,500 customers with dedicated, local support. www.arkadin.com.
About Pinnacle Engines
Pinnacle Engines is a Silicon Valley-based
technology company founded to address the immediate need for a more
efficient internal combustion engine. Its founders pioneered the
ultra efficient Pinnacle Engines' architecture and its Cleeves Cycle
while leveraging traditional low-cost engine materials and
manufacturing techniques. Pinnacle's novel engine design addresses
the growing need for more efficient internal combustion engines and
will have a significant global impact on the transportation sector's
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
For more information please visit www.pinnacle-engines.com.
SOURCE: Arkadin
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