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Cisco Launches New Telepresence Offerings

By TechTaffy Desk

Cisco Telepresence was launched five years ago. The company is  now expanding its services, and extending it to any device (think telepresence from a tablet of your choice, or the desktop), among other things. The new services will be available in the first quarter of 2012.

Cisco Jabber: A standards-based, HD video-calling software application that lers users join telePresence calls from their desktop PCs, laptops or tablets. A global beta program for Cisco Jabber Video for TelePresence is targeted for the first quarter of 2012.

Cisco TelePresence MX300: A multi-purpose, room-based telePresence that can be set up in as little as 15 minutes quickly, turning any small to medium-sized meeting room into a nine-person telepresence meeting. The system offers 1080p, 30 frames per second, high-quality video. Global availability is targeted for the first quarter of 2012.

Cisco TelePresence VX: A purpose-built, mobile telemedicine cart designed for use in healthcare settings. Global availability is targeted for the first quarter of 2012.

Cisco also launched a $99/month unlimited telepresence for small businesses.

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