AT&T announced plans to deliver Cisco’s TelePresence solution, which allows companies to connect to their customers, suppliers and partners worldwide. The new service will be branded as the AT&T Telepresence Solution. The Cisco powered product provides video conferencing solutions, which both Cisco and AT&T tout as “in-person experiences with the simplicity of a phone call.” The service delivers “life-size images” via full-high-definition video (1080p) and spatial audio within a specially designed environment. Three-screen and one-screen site options will be available, based on Cisco TelePresence System 3000 and Cisco TelePresence System 1000 endpoints. AT&T Telepresence Solution is expected to be available in the second half of 2008 in 23 countries. AT&T and Cisco will target U.S.-based multinational companies and selected companies headquartered outside of the U.S. in their initial efforts.
