TrueConf and Yamaha announce the full compatibility of TrueConf software and Yamaha YVC series speakerphones, part of a partnership designed to "improve videoconferencing quality in meeting rooms worldwide."

Thanks to the partnership, TrueConf has certified Yamaha YVC-1000 and YVC-300 conference speaker phones and ensured full compatibility with TrueConf software. In addition, TrueConf provides additional integration allowing TrueConf users to remotely control hardware microphone buttons in Yamaha speakerphones.

Extron starts shipping the HC 403-- a collaboration system aimed for meeting rooms and huddle spaces featuring built-in control capabilities and connection with occupancy sensors to automate display power and source switching.

Created for professional integration, the HC 403 wallplate transmitter blends with surrounding decor while the HC 403 receiver can be mounted beneath a table or behind a display. It works with GlobalViewer Enterprise for a networked AV system management solution to monitor and support systems.

Marshall launches the CV502-U3 at InfoComm-- an HD USB POV camera aimed at the proAV and UCC markets featuring plug-and-play connectivity with any PC, Mac or Linux system supporting USB 3.0 input infrastructure.

The camera uses video capture drivers included with common computer software and software codecs. Utilising UVC 1.5, common teleconference and video capture programs can adapt best resolution and frame rate for optimal performance. For further manual adjustment and control, Marshall offers free downloadable software.

“After 30 years of enabling millions of distance meetings with our award-winning conference phones, we are now adding conference cameras into our acclaimed portfolio,” says Peter Renkel, CEO at Konftel.

While that may have seemed overly-cautious to some, it surely doesn't detract from judging the new product line on its own merits.

“It's about time, you might say, but we firmly believe in doing things properly. And that's the reason why we will not just start selling cameras that complement our phones; we will make functional and value-added so Read more...