Is 2011 the year we embrace
Video Conferencing?

Speculation across the industry would lead us to believe that the time for video conferencing is now. Video has been around for years, however it has never really worked well, nor has it been a truely cost effective solution. Video solutions were often far-fetched from the mid-market and not even investigated as an option, due to the high initial investment. The fact it was too complicated to operate meant adoption within the business was poor - it wasn’t long before thousands of pounds worth of products began collecting dust.

Over the last few years there have been ground breaking improvements in video communications; not only is the technology now good enough, it has also seen a dramatic reduction in cost, as much as 30% in the last 30 months.

With the recession, budget cuts and soaring fuel prices, video conferencing is a positive step towards reducing travel costs, increasing productivity and gaining a competitive advantage.

Partnering LifeSize was an obvious step for acs. LifeSize are pioneers in video conferencing with their first to market true High Definition video codecs. Now they've made video communications a very attractive option, not only for large companies, but also a worthwhile investment for the small to mid-market organisations across the globe.

“All of the factors that create ‘the perfect storm’ for HD video communication have intensified: business is more global than ever, the cost and hassle of air travel has increased, and the desire to support corporate green initiatives has never been greater. Companies are looking for solutions and finding them with LifeSize.
We are excited that customers are embracing the power of high definition video communication to improve their work and quality of their lives. We believe that this technology should be available to every knowledge worker that needs to communicate with remote colleagues, and not just in the boardrooms of the companies in the world.

We will continue to push the price performance envelope with products that make telepresence affordable for everyone, everywhere”

Craig Malloy, Founder and CEO of LifeSize Communications, Senior VP Logitech.

acs share and value this vision, with demonstration suites available at their head office in Northampton and at The Gherkin, London, they encourage you to share the experience. Seeing is believing.