Latitude and Hypcom Introduce MeetingPlace Web 4.0 in France
17 November 2003 - 12:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
Latitude and Hypcom Introduce MeetingPlace Web 4.0 in France Web
Conferencing Solution Offers Advanced Capabilities and Incomparable
Cost-Effectiveness and Security to French Enterprises SAINT-OUEN,
France and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Latitude Communications , a leading provider of fully integrated
web and voice conferencing applications, announced today the
availability of MeetingPlace(R) Web 4.0 in France. Featuring more
than 60 new capabilities, MeetingPlace Web 4.0 addresses diverse
applications, including highly interactive meetings, presentations
and training. The launch of MeetingPlace Web 4.0 marks a key step
in Latitude's strategy to offer enterprise conferencing solutions
that integrate voice, Web, video and instant messaging technologies
that provide unmatched security. Saint-Ouen based Hypcom
Technologies, an authorized MeetingPlace Distributor, provides the
new offering. Using MeetingPlace Web 4.0, an enterprise's employees
can: -- See who is talking, sharing content and attending at any
time during a meeting -- Share and view quality PowerPoint
presentations-at any connection speed -- Share/view applications in
true color and pass control, maximizing interactivity -- Annotate
shared applications and presentations -- Securely record, store and
play synchronized web and voice conferences -- Easily control the
speaking and Web collaboration abilities of participants -- Share
and access Web content, including video and Flash movies, in real
time "MeetingPlace enables businesses to collaborate from the
desktop aided by premier security, control and integrations," said
Jean-Francois Thau, Senior Vice President of Business Development,
Genedis Group, and Managing Director of Hypcom Technologies. "Web
conferencing users expect advanced features while IT organizations
demand security and cost-effectiveness. MeetingPlace addresses the
needs of both groups with an unparalleled solution. Also, we expect
Cisco's planned acquisition of Latitude to reinforce our strategy
to drive superior converged communications solutions in France."
MeetingPlace operates on a company's network for optimal cost-
effectiveness, security and control. This dedicated deployment
allows an enterprise to control access to private data and meetings
and to reduce communication costs by leveraging existing
infrastructures. It is the only web conferencing solution that
enables users to hold some meetings behind the firewall while
making others Internet-accessible. Users can share Web sites,
applications or presentations in real time, passing control on the
fly, as well as conduct polls and breakout sessions, "chat" and
control speaking privileges. "MeetingPlace Web 4.0 meets evolving
collaboration needs to conduct highly interactive, secure business
meetings, including Web-based presentations and corporate
training," said Steve Bland, Latitude's Managing Director,
International. "We are delighted to offer the cost-effectiveness
and security benefits of MeetingPlace throughout the French market,
particularly with the support and expertise of Hypcom
Technologies." About Hypcom Technologies Founded in 1993, Hypcom
Technologies is France's leading value-added Distributor of tools
for remote collaboration, including audio conferencing, web
conferencing and videoconferencing solutions. Hypcom Technologies
is the partner of remote meeting leaders such as Aethra, FVC.com,
Gemini Communication, Polycom, Radvision, Smart Technology and
VCON. Value-added experts, Hycom Technologies presents a complete
offering in real-time collaboration solutions, including
audio-visual and data-processing peripherals, infrastructure
equipment and installation, projectors and interactive white
boards, as well as remote supports, maintenance and on-site
consultation. Hypcom Technologies is a subsidiary of the Genedis
Group, telecommunications systems integrator based in Saint-Ouen.
To obtain additional information, call Hypcom Technologies at +01
49 45 43 62 or visit http://www.hypcom.com/. About Latitude
Latitude Communications is a leading provider of fully integrated
web and voice conferencing applications that make remote meetings
as natural and productive as face-to-face meetings. Its flagship
solution, MeetingPlace, is used by over a third of the Fortune 50,
including Agilent, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young and Lockheed
Martin. Unlike other conferencing solutions, MeetingPlace is
deployed directly on a company's private voice and data networks,
regardless of whether the system is hosted or in-house. Through
this "on-network" deployment and seamless integration with
enterprise applications like Outlook, Notes and corporate
directories, MeetingPlace provides enterprises with unparalleled
cost savings, security and customer satisfaction. Visit
http://www.latitude.com/ or call + 44 20 7470 7125. NOTE:
MeetingPlace is a registered trademark of Latitude Communications
Inc. All other product and company names are trademarks of their
respective holders. DATASOURCE: Latitude Communications CONTACT:
France, Kamilia Amdouni of Hypcom Technologies, + 33 (0) 1 49 45 43
43, or ; or U.S., Meg North Taylor of Latitude Communications, +
1-408-988-7251, or Web site: http://www.latitude.com/
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