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New IP Functionality confirms TANDBERG’s position as the technology leader in videoconferencing

Oslo, February 13, 2001 – TANDBERG, a global leader in videoconferencing, today announced the release of its latest software version. This software introduces and extends many exciting features across the TANDBERG portfolio including increased IP functionality, higher bandwidth on a variety of network interfaces and an extension of the MultiSite^TF feature to include audio conferencing capabilities.

As Bengt Thuresson, President and CEO of TANDBERG, says, «Regular software releases guarantee that TANDBERG remains an industry leader in videoconferencing, providing existing and potential users with the functionality to make videoconferencing a rewarding experience. During the past year, we have introduced a common hardware platform across the entire TANDBERG range, ensuring that all systems will benefit to the fullest from our latest developments.»

Through the introduction of this latest software, all of the outstanding TANDBERG features that have been available on ISDN, will now also be available on IP. With such advanced functionality as built-in MultiSite^TF, Digital Clarity^TF, Duo Video^TF and Natural Video^TF, TANDBERG is a clear technology leader in videoconferencing over IP. TANDBERG’s aim has always been to make the use of videoconferencing as simple and widespread as possible. With this extended IP functionality, users are guaranteed maximum benefit from their systems, regardless of the type of network they use.

The TANDBERG MultiSite^TF previously meant involving up to four VideoSites in one meeting. This has now been extended to include audio conferencing capabilities in a unique TANDBERG feature. MultiSite^TF, whether on IP or ISDN, now refers to multiple VideoSites and AudioSites (telephone calls) linked together in one conference. In addition, a TANDBERG system may also be used as an audio conferencing system whereby up to 5 AudioSites can join together in a purely audio conference. Telephone callers may dial in to a videoconference and videoconferencing users may dial out to telephones.

The new software also allows the top of the range products, the TANDBERG 6000 and the TANDBERG 7000, to run on high bandwidths on a variety of network interfaces in point-to-point calls. This means 2Mbps on IP, 2Mbps on ISDN PRI (E1), 1.5Mbps on ISDN PRI (T1), and 2Mbps on external networks. Those using the TANDBERG 6000 and TANDBERG 7000 systems can also enjoy a new network option – Leased E1 (2Mbps)/T1 (1.5Mbps). This will allow users increased flexibility in their choice of network and simplify the use of leased E1/T1 through a direct connection.

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