ATLANTA, GA and HACKENSACK, NJ--(Marketwired - Sep 11, 2013) - Arkadin, one of the world's largest and fastest growing collaboration service providers, with a full suite of audio, web, video and Unified Communications technologies, today announced a channel-specific video conferencing solution and distribution alliance with Vidyo, Inc. Under the agreement, Arkadin's global channel partners will be able to resell the cloud-based ArkadinVideo service. Based on the advanced VidyoWorks platform and Arkadin's platform and service, the solution has an editable interface that allows the channel to add their own logo and branding.
"This is a winning strategy for the channel to capitalize on the momentum of cloud-based video conferencing," says Mark Alexander, president of Arkadin North America. "The joint solution offers the best quality technology on the market, supported by Arkadin's user training and ongoing client care. Our channel partners have been asking for this and we're confident it will be a profitable component of their collaboration portfolio."
Cloud-based Model Delivers Compelling Benefits for the Channel
Vidyo's next-generation platform enables desktop and mobile users as well as the more traditional room-based system offering significant advantages for channel partners and end users.
- High Definition [HD] video and high quality audio delivered securely in each call, enabling users to engage in virtual face-to-face collaborations that are reliable, secure and life-like.
- Up to nine simultaneous video displays on one screen.
- Simple and intuitive access from desktops, room systems, tablets or mobile devices via an easy to use interface.
- Vidyo's patented Scalable Video Coding [SVC]-based platform adapts images to any network for the best quality pictures.
- Deployments are fast, scalable and affordable, with a low cost of ownership from the cloud
model.
"Cloud-based visual collaboration technologies are fundamentally redefining the videoconferencing market," says David Maldow, analyst at the Human Productivity Lab. "The reliability, ease-of-use and affordability of today's cutting edge solutions result in compelling productivity tools for businesses of all sizes to offer their entire workforces. The ArkadinVidyo solution is powered by leading visual collaboration technologies, combined with exceptional service, making it especially attractive for white label offerings."
"Vidyo's high-quality video conferencing uniquely scales telepresence to the masses," said Rob Hughes, Chief Revenue Officer, Vidyo. "The ArkadinVideo solution takes it one step further and allows end user organizations and channel partners to utilize it with no investment in infrastructure."
Register for a live webcast Wednesday, 9/25 @ 2pm EDT to learn more about Arkadin's Partner Program and Selling ArkadinVideo powered by Vidyo: http://bit.ly/17xDlzd
For more information on ArkadinVideo powered by Vidyo for Partners: http://www.arkadin.com/us/our-solutions/video-conferencing/arkadin-video-powered-by-vidyo
For more information on Channel Partner Programs: http://www.arkadin.com/us/channelpartners
About Arkadin
Founded in 2001, Arkadin is one of the largest and fastest growing collaboration service providers in the world. With a vision rooted in the belief that progress emerges from people's desire to share, Arkadin offers a complete range of remote audio, web, and video conferencing and Unified Communications solutions. The services are delivered in the SaaS model for fast, scalable deployments and a high ROI. Its global network of 51 operating centers in 32 countries has dedicated local-language support teams to service its 37,000 customers.
About Vidyo, Inc.
Vidyo, Inc. pioneered Personal Telepresence enabling natural, HD multi-point videoconferences on tablets, smart phones, PCs, Macs, room systems and telepresence installations that interoperate with legacy H.323 and SIP endpoints. Vidyo's infrastructure makes it a leading provider of affordable cloud-based video conferencing technology. The VidyoWorks™ platform allows solution providers to integrate high quality visual communications into their applications, leveraging Scalable Video Coding (SVC) and Vidyo's patented VidyoRouter™ technology. Learn more at www.vidyo.com, on the Blog or follow Vidyo on Twitter @vidyo and on Facebook.
The VIDYO logo is a registered trademark of Vidyo, Inc., VIDYO and the trademarks of the VIDYO family of products are trademarks of Vidyo, Inc. and the other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.
Many of the products and features described herein remain in varying stages of development and will be offered on a when-and-if available basis. The product plans, specifications, and descriptions are provided for information only and are subject to change without notice, and are provided without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Vidyo reserves the right to modify future product plans at any time.