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InFocus unveils collaboration ecosystem


InFocus ConX enables real-time collaboration between anyone, anytime on virtually any device. The new ConX Cloud video confer- encing service connects with ConX display hardware solutions ranging from Mondopad touch-enabled displays, and ConX video phones, to scalable ConX video conferencing walls supporting up to 96 displays. There are also ConX software and web apps for laptops, iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. The ConX system also supports H.323 and


information at the same time, providing the closest experience to an in-person meeting. With ConX endpoints from InFocus, users on the video conference can present, annotate, whiteboard, create, edit, share, save and send information in real-time. Mark Housley, CEO of InFocus. “Unlike every other hardware or software communica- tion solution out there, we’re not locking you into a proprietary, limited system. We’re also not going to make our customers pay for the


Lifesize revamps its cloud-based app


Lifesize has released a beta version of its newly redesigned Lifesize app, a cloud- based collaboration platform that delivers exceptional, high-definition audio, web and video conferencing. The Lifesize app has been ‘rearchitected’ to focus on an intuitive, effortless experience and now includes a new user interface (UI) and features like smart matching search and one-click calling to deliver easier, smart- er and more flexible communication and collaboration.


The first phase of the beta program will be invitation only. Interested customers can sign up to be considered at www.lifesize. com/betainvite. Lifesize will soon thereafter host an open beta. The phased beta ap- proach will allow the company to continue gathering real-world feedback to further refine the new app to better meet the needs of its rapidly evolving and growing customer base.


The new Lifesize app has been refreshed


SIP industry standards, allowing businesses, schools and government agencies to connect to anyone using standards-based third-party devices. With ConX, users are said to be able to connect and collaborate with more ease and more flexibility than ever before. From small team meetings to large-scale, company-wide meetings of people and ideas, the ConX universe has everything needed to connect people and information. And unlike any other solution on the market, ConX delivers the freedom and flexibility for anyone to actively participate in a virtual meeting, no matter the device or operating system in front of them. The combination of ConX Cloud and ConX devices and software from InFocus provides an unparalleled, integrated collaboration experience, while built-in support for industry standards provides the freedom to connect with people using legacy systems and other video conferencing services both inside and outside their organisation.


The new ConX Cloud was designed and built to enable powerful, reliable video conferenc- ing and collaboration from anywhere. Instead of presenting one-way data during a meeting, ConX Cloud provides dual-stream data and video allowing everyone to see both faces and


things that should be included like support for industry standards. Our ConX Cloud service is boundless and available at prices unmatched in the industry. We think this kind of connectivity should be available and affordable for every entity, large and small. But if your business prefers other commu- nication services or you have legacy display equipment, that’s fine too. InFocus ConX works seamlessly with all of it.” ConX Cloud is described as both powerful and affordable, designed to make the power of collaboration available to more people and more institutions than ever before. It is the only service that is available at a single price without hidden fees. Support for standards and Skype for Business is built-in and included at no additional charge. The goal is maximum connectivity and flexibility, assur- ing the system is compatible with important standard protocols and future-proof for any changes that an enterprise may undertake in the future. ConX Cloud’s game changing price makes it possible for businesses, agencies, and schools to provide every office and employee with their own video conferencing and collaboration system. ConX offers a free 1-year trial, with monthly prices starting at $8.29 (or $99.00 annually.


to deliver an exceptional user experience through an intuitive, simple and modern UI. The app also offers enhanced flexibil- ity with powerful moderator controls and permissions, and a consistent experience for participants and guests across the web app and desktop client.


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