Network-i, the video communications service provider, has seen its customer base grow by over 100% in 2006 as huge gains have been recognised in both direct and indirect service models. This growth cements the companies status as the number 1 videoconferencing service provider in Europe.
Commenting on the achievement, Sales Director David Lucas-Smith recognised a new found confidence in videoconferencing as a business tool. "Twelve months ago, most people still thought that Videoconferencing was expensive and poor quality. This year has seen a wholesale acceptance of IP as an enabling technology and those companies that want the combination of quality and security in a cost effective package are turning to Network-i. A year ago we tracked sales progress on a monthly basis and today we measure it daily. Our business has changed dramatically".
David Lucas-Smith continued "With December being the busiest sales month of the year and pipeline opportunities at record levels, I am confident that we can build on the successes of 2006 and make comparable strides in 2007".
InVision is transforming the way businesses function, enabling forward thinking organisations to maximise the operational advantages of a distributed workforce. Our solutions are in use in almost every industry vertical – a unique service presenting operational efficiencies and savings frequently helping to achieve competitive advantage.
In the Insurance industry, one of our customers with offices around the world had been a long time but infrequent user of Video conferencing. They cited quality, reliability and cost as the three main reasons that Video conferencing had failed to replace international travel as a legitimate meeting enabler. Chief among those who could most benefit from a high quality, reliable and cost effective video conferencing solution was the company’s Chief Executive who spent three days of every week hopping between continents.
Clearly sceptical of the muted advantages of the technology, the organisation decided to implement Invision at two sites to begin with, and they elected not to abandon their legacy solution. Within weeks, the new solution settled into the operational sub-conscious of the business and videoconferencing usage increased 600% over legacy levels. The business calculates that it now saves over £100,000 a year on travel costs and places an immeasurable value on giving the CEO another day a week working in the UK.
In the Healthcare Industry, Clinicians and Consultants from Oncology to Opthalmology use our Telemedine solutions to enhance the speed and efficiency of care. Mental Health Trusts across the UK use Invision for casework and for training and to avoid the need to transport DSPD (Dangerously Severe Personality Disorder) patients. Invision provides a seamless communication platform linking Hospitals with the Legal Community and the Judicial System. In Ireland, Invision provides an information corridor between Hospitals as far apart as Dublin and Sligo, helping to avoid costly and time consuming travel for patient care and Continued Medical Education.
In the Construction Industry, our network services accelerate the completion of major building works, bringing together architects and planners, project managers and specialists in virtual meeting rooms. From boardroom systems accommodating larger groups to desktop systems within the office or at the site project office, we provide cost effective network solutions that not only bridge the distance gap but simultaneously provide a platform for any-to-any connectivity and collaboration.
In the retailing world, our network supports video collaboration between the UK and design and manufacturing facilities in the Fareast.
Our services enable recruiters to interview staff remotely as far away as South Africa and Australia and facilitate meaningful face-to-face discussions for Antique dealers and their clients between London and New York. Wherever there is a requirement for business to span time zones you’ll find senior executives installing an Invision connection in their home to make themselves available for longer hours without having to camp out in the office most of the night.
With over 30 Major Legal Firms throughout Europe and the US connected to our “always-on” video network, we provide a fabric for lawyers to be more productive by reducing the need to travel. Another use of the technology is the creation of “video corridors” linking account teams separated by geography. Team members can now join a team meetings wherever they are in the world via video, audio or even via a simultaneous web stream.. Not only can they see and hear up to 25 colleagues in one meeting but they can share documents collaborating with content in a structured and organised manner.
With the use of Invision’s virtual meeting rooms, firms can justify their investment in Invision through the savings they enjoy over the cost of legacy ISDN call charges and managed bridging facilities.
Access to a host of communications tools is provided via Network-i Gatekeepers which maintain a secure "walled garden", registering endpoints and authenticating IP addresses. Once registered with Network-I’s gatekeepers, users have access to a suite of collaboration tools including multi-point conferencing, video recording and streaming as well as web and document collaboration.
For further information on Invision and to obtain details of a Network-i solution partner near you please call 0208 230 2100.
Founded in 1996, Network-i owns and operates Europe's leading IP video network. InVision supports endpoints from all the leading manufacturers including Polycom, Tandberg, Lifesize, Sony, Aethra and Emblaze-Vcon (including VPoint HD desktop solutions).
With network hubs and facilities in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Continental Europe and every major city in the United States, InVision is a suite of collaborative solutions that enable ubiquitous connectivity; bringing together IP and ISDN clients in a cost effective and seamless fashion offering a genuine alternative to meeting in person.
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