OKI Launches "Visual Nexus" Video Conference System Designed for Large-scale and Multi-tenant Operation
TOKYO, July 10, 2008 -- Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6703) today announced it has launched "Visual Nexus® ver3.2-3," the latest version of its video conferencing system, "Visual Nexus," and featuring enhanced functions for large-scale operation. This system also includes a multi-tenant function that enables video conferences to be operated via application service providers, and a server load dispersion function. The new version will be available to the worldwide market with shipments slated for July 15, 2008.
"This new Visual Nexus is a perfect solution for companies seeking to reduce their traveling costs at a time when oil prices are surging. Companies already equipped with video conferencing systems are also likely to expand their systems with the increase in usage," said Atsuhisa Suzuki, President of Visual Nexus Company at OKI. "The Visual Nexus Ver3.2-3 responds to this trend, offering a highly stable system to process large amounts of data as operations expand. With the new functions, OKI enables companies and service providers to maximize system operation efficiency and reduce system operating costs."
OKI has added the following three functions to the Visual Nexus® ver3.2-3:
- Enhancement on basic functions for large-scale operation
Now, users can register up to 5,000 users and devices to be managed on the video conference system, enabling 1000 devices to be connected simultaneously to the gatekeeper.
- Function to disperse server load
This is a function that averages out overall system load by identifying, from among multiple servers, the one with the least connection load and automatically allocating connections for individual devices.
- Multi-tenant function to enable ASP operation
The number of service providers offering application services, including Saas, is expected to increase going forward. Application service providers need to minimize their capex and system management load by sharing a system with multiple tenants (companies). With the multi-tenant function, providers can set dedicated tenants for each user on a single system, which can then be managed independently. The system can thus be shared while maintaining security among tenants. This function enables providers to:
- Add, delete and edit tenants
- Set up a tenant manager for each tenant and authorize them to manage parameters such as user, group, conference room for each tenant
[Reference] Diagram of multi-tenant system
[Reference] Products
- Software
- For multi-location conference server: Visual Nexus Meeting Server ver3.2-3
- For device: Visual Nexus Endpoint ver3.2-3
- Option
Visual Nexus Secure Transport ver3.2-3
Visual Nexus Media Translator ver3.2-3
About Visual Nexus
Visual Nexus is OKI's video conference system designed to enable high-quality voice/video/data communication over IP networks using a PC. By installing Visual Nexus, users can communicate whenever, wherever with whomever they wish, in a secure manner. This helps users achieve agile decision making and information sharing among offices that are spread out over a wide area. The system is compliant with the international standard, H.323, and offers high interoperability with third-party video conference devices.
About Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1881, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. is Japan's first telecommunications manufacturer, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. OKI provides top-quality products, technologies and solutions to its customers through its info-telecom system business, semiconductor business and printer business. All three businesses function as a collective force to create exciting new products and technologies that satisfy a spectrum of customer needs in various markets. Visit OKI's global web site at http://www.oki.com/.
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