To introduce an integrated communications solution to combine HD video and voice communications, housed within a 24-inch HD display, LifeSize Communications, a division of Logitech, has entered into a partnership relation with LG Electronics. Powered by LifeSize, LG's Executive Video Conferencing System, is easy to deploy and fully interoperable with industry standards. It also enables executives, remote office employees and teleworkers to connect face to face with anyone, anywhere.

'Our guiding principle with LG Executive, powered by LifeSize, was to develop an attractive solution that makes communicating with other video users simple,' Jeff Dowell, VP of Digital Signage, LG Electronics, said. 'The integration of LG HD display technology with LifeSize's innovative HD video communications technology results in a natural extension of the high-quality, immersive experience of LifeSize room-based and telepresence systems.'

The Executive Video Conferencing system of LG has a sleek form factor that is powered by LifeSize HD video communications technology, which has been seamlessly integrated into the 24-inch HD display to deliver:

--HD Video Communications: Point-to-point HD video calls at 720p30 HD resolution with integrated 720p camera, microphone array and premium speakers

--HD Display: Fully integrated HD video and wideband audio system in a premium 24-inch display with 1920 x 1080 HD resolution

--Interoperability with Unified Communication providers: Broad interoperability with video communications systems and IP/PBX installations allow this video conferencing system to be connected to mainstream Unified Communications technologies from vendors such as Alcatel-Lucent, Asterisk, Avaya, Broadsoft, Cisco, Microsoft and Shoretel - helping customers maximize the full potential of HD video communications

--Unrivaled HD video communications functionality and performance is delivered by LG's Executive Video Conferencing System, powered by LifeSize. In addition to this, it also is very easy to use. It takes only a few minutes and requires only the connection of two cables for setting up the system.

The intuitive LifeSize graphical interface, designed to fit into the natural desktop-based workflow, enables users to easily switch the system between HD video conferencing and PC monitor functionality.

'As more people recognize the value of video communications to improve collaboration and productivity, audio conference calls are becoming a thing of the past,' Craig Malloy, CEO of LifeSize Communications, said. 'LG's Executive Video Conferencing System is more than a solution that streamlines the HD video communications experience - it is one leap closer to our vision of a world where HD video communication is as mainstream and seamless as a telephone call.'

In related news, LG Electronics has announced SignNET, a truly turnkey digital signage solution at InfoComm 2010 that makes it simple to incorporate full digital signage solutions in commercial environments.

By Deepika Mala.