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EASYNET: Easynet deploys global managed HD videoconferencing powered by Polycom(M2 PressWIRE Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) RDATE:29082007 London and Slough, UK, - As part of its commitment to delivering superbly managed global solutions, Easynet announces that it is to provide managed video conferencing services and Polycom systems to the NDS Group and BSkyB. The Polycom solutions, from the world leader in unified collaborative communications, include Polycom's high definition (HD) RPX immersive telepresence suites and HDX 9000 group video systems. Easynet, the international managed network and hosting division of BSkyB, will roll out its managed service with a range of Polycom HD products across 12 international operations and to 18 offices for the NDS Group, a global leader in digital television technology, majority owned by News Corporation. Easynet will also deliver the solution between BSkyB's customer operations centres in Scotland, and to BSkyB's headquarters in London. BSkyB is the leading provider of multichannel entertainment in the UK. The new managed video conferencing solutions will deliver the benefits of high definition, highly interactive meetings through purpose-built, cinematic RPX telepresence rooms, as well as in more traditional conference and meeting room environments. These deployments will reduce travel budgets, and create virtual meeting environments of outstanding quality that enable more efficient, responsive and agile business operations and decision making. The service will also play a key part in helping BSkyB and NDS Group meet their environmental goals. As part of BSkyB, a carbon neutral company, Easynet constantly looks to reduce its CO2 emissions, and this solution will ensure Easynet and its global enterprise customers will continue to take steps to reduce their carbon emissions by reducing the need for travel. The new global service will be managed by Easynet's Video Network Operation Centre, which will provide secure facilities for dedicated and hosted video management. A concierge-level service at the Centre will include complete call scheduling, suite reservation services, call management and assistance, 24 hours a day, from a dedicated team of telepresence experts. David Rowe, Easynet's chief executive officer, said: "We all appreciate the environmental and cost benefits of reducing work-related travel, but the business community needs a life-like experience to replicate the feel of face to face meetings. The quality of the HD service from Polycom creates an incredibly realistic, secure conference environment, way beyond what has been seen before. The initial investment is easily justifiable, ultimately increasing productivity. It's not only protecting the environment, but is common sense for businesses to adopt." Tony Harrison, NDS' chief information officer, said: "NDS has already seen excellent results from the pilot telepresence video conference system installed in the UK and is looking forward to reaping the benefits of worldwide deployment, with ease of use, collaboration gains, excellent video and audio quality whilst at the same time reducing travel costs, carbon footprint and lastly, saving staff time." Steve Leyland, Managing Director, EMEA, Polycom adds: "With businesses becoming increasingly fragmented and globalised Polycom's high definition collaboration technologies allow dispersed teams and individuals to become fully engaged in virtual face-to-face meetings that remove the distance between teams, and increase their efficiency and productivity. Easynet's track record in international managed solutions guarantees the smooth running of a world-class service, connecting users across the globe." CONTACT: Nathalie Agnew, Porter Novelli Tel: +44 (0)20 7853 2203 Fax: +44 (0)20 7853 2244 ((M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). Copyright 2007 M2 Communications Ltd. |