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TANDBERG and Cisco Systems, Inc. have partnered to bring the first IP-based solutions to market that make video communication as simple as a phone call. While leveraging the existing Cisco IP infrastructure, the solution provides TANDBERG business-quality video systems for the desktop and office that use the same softkey functionality and installation as a Cisco IP telephone. The solution extends the benefits of Cisco CallManager IP call management such as hold, transfer and directory services to visual communication.

The solution includes your choice of TANDBERG video telephony products and the award winning Cisco IP PBX (Cisco CallManager 4.0, or higher) that allows real-time person-to-person video sessions to be added transparently to telephone calls.

Solution Components





	•	TANDBERG 1000 MXP for CallManager For offices and small meeting rooms. State-of-the-art, compact, fully integrated system that delivers style and performance in equal measure. With this system on their desks, users can place calls quickly and get answers even faster.



	•	TANDBERG 770 MXP for CallManager For offices and small meeting rooms. Provides all the essential functionality for visual communications. This compact unit conveniently transforms any standard TV into an interactive meeting place, providing users with an outstanding business tool.



	•	TANDBERG 550 MXP for CallManager For offices and small meeting rooms. Provides essential video features for face-to-face meetings with the quality and reliability found in all TANDBERG equipment. A highly portable set-top unit, the TANDBERG 550 offers clear sound, brilliant pictures and a choice of networks.

Application Features





	•	Full range of Cisco IP telephony functions, including Directory, Voice Mail and Call Control, as supported by Cisco CallManager
	•	Softkey design that replicates the IP phone experience
	•	H.264 support for high quality video over lower bandwidth
	•	Extensions set-up through CallManager’s web administration tools
	•	PBX functions in call with H.323 endpoints (H.323 systems cannot initiate these services)
	•	Software upgradeable, to grow with the capabilities of Cisco CallManager
	•	Supports XML applications which deliver a range of information services to the desktop
	•	Interoperable with H.323 video communication, using Cisco CallManager
	•	Interoperable with H.320 (ISDN) video communication, using an H.323/H.320 video gateway and Cisco CallManager

Administrator Benefits
The TANDBERG-Cisco video telephony solution offers affordability and simplified network management:





	•	Increase ROI on network infrastructure investment
		• Single IP network
		• Shared administration for both IP telephony and video through CallManager
	•	Reduce IT resources required for video
		• Same configuration for phones and video systems
		• Single dial plan
		• Scheduling not required

Same softkey functionality as a Cisco IP Phone.

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Learn how Cisco and TANDBERG combine IP and video leadership to provide a real-time collaboration experience that improves productivity and time to market.


		Downloads TANDBERG - Cisco Video Telephony Solution Sheet

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