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LifeSize adds Skype support to videoconferencing unit
Stephen Withers
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 14:56
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Logitech's LifeSize Passport room-based videoconferencing unit is now qualified for used with Skype.
Logging into a Passport using Skype credentials automatically populates the device's directory wit Skype contacts, and allows the placing of calls to fixed and mobile phones (via SkypeOut) as well as Skype video calls.
"This initiative enables Skype to be part of the room-based enterprise video conferencing market. LifeSize is known for its HD telepresence-quality solutions in the enterprise. Now, LifeSize Passport users can easily connect using face-to-face video conferencing with other Skype users worldwide," said David Gurle, vice president and general manager of Skype Enterprise.
"With the 'consumerisation of IT' whereby people are bringing Skype into the workplace, more enterprises are looking for synergistic solutions like this that include Skype. We're delighted that LifeSize is helping them address customer demand by delivering enterprise-class video conferencing with Skype."
Simon Claringbold, vice president Asia Pacific at LifeSize, described it as "an incredibly significant milestone in the video communications industry."
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