Pixavi Launches a HD Video Conferencing Endpoint that Fits in the Palm Of Your Hand

Stavanger, Norway (PRWEB) September 28, 2009

Pixavi today launched its new video conferencing and streaming product series, namely the Xcore 6000 series.

The Xcore is a compact wireless codec, capable of SIP and H.323 video conferencing as well as ISMA Video Streaming using high definition H.264 video and CD quality AAC high-end audio. The device is compact, rugged and suitable for both mobile and custom applications. With a built in battery that enables 6 hours of wireless, mobile HD video conferencing, it offers new opportunities for video conferencing applications. The product incorporates cutting edge technology such as high speed wireless (802.11n), Bluetooth, AVC HD and high definition video conferencing.

The Xcore 6000 is able to connect to any HD video conferencing endpoint or computer running a software video conferencing client or a media player like QuickTime, Windows media player or VLC player. The Xcore 6000 only needs 1 mbps bandwidth for HD video and can connect to any location using a standard internet connection or a satellite link. The product is also backwards compatible to legacy systems running CIF and 4CIF video resolutions.

The Xcore features an integrated keypad, high resolution TFT LCD panel, touch screen, digital microphone, a high gain speaker and an easy to use graphical user interface. Built in high quality Norwegian aluminum, the product is sturdy and ready to take on any communication task you might throw at it.

The new and technically advanced Xcore 6000 series is designed to help organizations face today's challenging global situation dominated by issues like global warming, financial crisis, pollution, terror threats, increasing travel costs and increased competition and efficiency demands.

Explosion proof and super rugged version

The Xcore also comes in an Explosion proof version, the Xcore EX 6000, that features intrinsically safe inputs and outputs. The product is fully certified for Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas and is IP68 rated (waterproof) as well as impact proof and drop proof up to 2 meters drop on to concrete.

Applications:

Potential application areas for the product includes among others the manufacturing industry, oil&gas, chemical industries, building and construction, telemedicine, surveillance, ship yards, mining, journalism, firefighting, law enforcement and military.

Services:

Pixavi offers the Go Live 2.0 server solution for improving the manageability and ease of connection between the Xcore and other systems as well as networked multimedia storage. Go Live 2.0 provides a secure, encrypted communication solution based on Web 2.0 technology.

Pixavi CEO, Christian Rokseth explains: "The Xcore 6000 is a fully featured HD video conferencing endpoint in a device that fits in the palm of your hand. This really opens up for new and exciting applications within video conferencing. "

Mr. Rokseth continues: "The Xcore is designed for end users and integrators who want to put HD video conferencing and streaming where it has not been possible before. The highly integrated and compact design, battery option and its wireless features makes the product very unique in today's video conferencing product spectrum. The product fits nicely with our existing wireless video collaboration solutions, including wireless network solutions, wireless surveillance products and wireless location systems. With this complete offering, our customers can now deploy a cost efficient, secure and industrial grade communication infrastructure solution all provided from one vendor."

Green Technology:

Pixavi Sales Manager, Thomas Zaubi states: "Green technology is becoming an increasingly important, if not mandatory, key to success for maintaining the planet we live on. The Xcore product has the capability of contributing to a lower carbon footprint for businesses through decreasing the need for travel and improving operational efficiency. We recently launched the Green Ring of Excellence initiative in an effort to put emphasis on this very important aspect."

Interoperability:

Pixavi has successfully tested interoperability with HD endpoints from leading vendors like Tandberg, Polycom, Lifesize, Sony, Cisco and Radvision.

Pricing & Availability:

The Xcore 6000 Series is available today, with a start price tag of USD 6250,-. In addition, Pixavi is offering 3 levels of service, depending on the customer needs, including hosted and managed services like Go Live 2.0, SIP services and hosted video conferencing software solutions.

About Pixavi:

Pixavi (previously VisiWear) is a privately owned Norwegian company offering innovative and industrial grade wireless communication products, including High Definition video products, wireless network products (802.11n, 802.11g WiFi, LTE and WIMAX), WLAN antenna products, location tracking and wireless video surveillance technology. Pixavi introduced its first video collaboration system back in 1999 (ST1000). The company's award-winning products are used by leading enterprises in a multitude of industries. With a broad suite of high-tech and open standard based products, Pixavi has a high focus on technology innovation with more than 70% of our staff working in R&D.

Contact us for more information:

Thomas Zaubi

Sales Director

USA: "+1 408 627 7811"

Norway: "+47 90943156"

sales(at)pixavi (dot) com

http://www.pixavi.com

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Palm Springs Indian Market Debuts at Palm Springs Arts Festival February Show

Mission Viejo, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2011

Beginning February 18, 2011, visitors will discover both the traditional and the next creative step of our First Americans' artistic view. October Featured Artist, Amado Pe?a, Jr., will display his always breath-taking iconic Southwestern drawings. Noted Cherokee artist Patricia McAllister will display her modern vision of the Plains and Woodland experience. And a number of the next generation will bring 21st Century versions of traditional Salish art from the Northwest, traditional Isleta Pueblo pottery and modern Navajo drawings, along with exquisite jewelry, buckles and belts of Navajo and Santo Domingo Pueblo design; and more.

Headlining the show within a show is internationally famous Amado Pe?a, Jr., returning to Palm Springs Arts Festival with his distinctive Southwest images. Amado's art (viewable at http://penagallery.com) celebrates the strength of the Native American peoples of the Southwest, who met the harsh realities of life in an uncompromising land. His work is a tribute to those who survived by living in harmony with an adversarial, untamed environment.

Also returning is noted Cherokee painter, Patricia McAllister of Arizona, whose paintings have wide appeal among women and horse lovers. "I couldn't resist. I wasn't planning on buying anything this time, but I had to have her watercolors!" said Sharon from Mission Viejo, California, at the January Palm Springs Arts Festival. Many of the faces in Pat's portraitures are from her own family; that connection is possibly why her art tugs at our own hearts.

The Native American artists joining Amado and Pat have been recognized as exceptional, evidenced by their selection by jury to display for the Autry Museum Indian Market, Heard Museum and "The Gathering" shows.

Abraham Begay is considered by the Dine (Navajo) nation as one of the leading silver jewelry makers of his time. He has won awards for his outstanding jewelry work at Native American shows across the United States. He specializes in traditional and contemporary art, 14k, Sterling Silver, set stones, and inlay jewelry. His silversmithing and design is exceptional. He is based in northern Arizona.

James and Doris Coriz of Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico, make jewelry in the traditional Santo Domingo way and use excellent Kingman and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. They are famous for their skill in making hand rolled and cut beads known as "heishi". Made from shell, turquoise, and other stones, they are painstakingly cut by hand into delicate beads and strung on necklaces. They each learned the art of jewelry making from their parents and have taught it to their children; truly a family affair.

Peter Boome is an enrolled member of the Upper Skagit Tribe in Washington State; and an enrolled member of the U of Washington Law School. Peter specializes in Coast Salish designs in several mediums. In addition to the Salish designs, he also creates Contemporary Intertribal Art, this influence stems from spending the latter portion of his childhood on the Northern Ute Reservation in Utah.

Rowan Harrison of Navajo and Islata Pueblo heritage. Living in Fullerton, California, he practices his art in the mediums of ceramics, painting, drawing and pottery making and considers ceramics and pottery his most proficient skills. Yet his pottery would not be as beautiful without that drawing and painting talent. His hand-built pottery is burnished smooth so the paint will flow freely. Each piece is hand painted, orchestrating inspired patterns across the surface, capturing something fresh and innovative.

Starting a new tradition within the Palm Springs Arts Festival, this Indian Market will be an integral event each February festival.

On February 18-20, 2011, at the Festival Grounds in Palm Springs, 125 fine artists and artisans will display a wide variety of both fine art and quality craft offering every level of art lover the perfect opportunity to begin or to add to a collection and meet the works' creator. Featuring contemporary watercolor and oil paintings to Southwestern pottery and images, Navajo and custom jewelry to monumental sculpture and wildly colored glass art to photography and much more to dazzle your eyes!

Relax in the Beer and Wine Garden presented by the Palm Springs Lions Club while enjoying a variety of vintage music. International recording stars. Evaro Family, Palm Spring High alumni and honorees of a Star on the Palm Spring Walk of Stars, along with others, will entertain each day. To ensure that you have the energy to see all the artists, delectable food and drink are available in the food court.

For an additional treat, the Palm Springs Lions Club will be cooking up their 'World Famous' Pancake Breakfast from 8-11am on Saturday and Sunday. The proceeds from the breakfast go directly to their projects serving community, youth and sight conservation.

All are welcome. Admission to the Festival is $ 5 for adults; under 18 and active Military are FREE! Parking is FREE! The venue is handicapped accessible, however, only Service Dogs are allowed.

Palm Springs Arts Festival invites you to join with our sponsors and community partners to benefit Desert Cancer Foundation, and several civic and educational organizations through partnerships and networking.

We also wish to thank our Community Partners: Riviera Palm Springs, Palm Springs Cruisin' Association, Evaro Family, Frances Cummings, Palm Springs Lions Club, and Yucca Valley High School Visual and Performing Arts Department.

About Palm Springs Arts Festival: Palm Springs Arts Festival (PSAF) is a group of art enthusiast professionals with years of event production experience seeking to provide Palm Springs, and the surrounding Desert Resort Communities, with the highest quality arts and entertainment experience. PSAF works with local businesses and civic organizations to promote Palm Springs and to support both local civic and charitable organizations. For more information, please go to http://PalmSpringsArtsFestival.com.

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Palm Bay Florida Earns Top Local Government Award for Its Dedication to Community

(PRWEB) June 08, 2011

Juggle.com, an online encyclopedia and reference resource, recently recognized PalmBayFlorida.org as a Top Local Government Website Award Recipient for its outstanding dedication to improving the climate of its community and providing exciting networking opportunities.

This year?s recipients applied innovative web technology in order to stimulate local businesses and provide access to e-government services. PalmBayFlorida.org is one of several top notch Local Government portals helping to support and strengthen the local community by providing constituents with 24/7 access to usable information.

According to Stacy LaVanture, Web Administrator for the City of Palm Bay, ?We aim to offer our constituents and businesses multiple access points to city services by creating a government without walls, doors, or clocks. We have many services available 24/7 via the web site and an interactive voice response (IVR) system for those wishing to access services via telephone.?

The awards editor at Juggle.com hand-selected this year?s Top Local Government Award recipients by evaluating a variety of site features and functionality, including: usability, up-to-date content, access to e-government services, community resources and technological innovation. The features and functionality offered to users enabled them to surpass other websites in their class.

?The City is always looking for new ways to reach the people. Areas such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and You Tube to name just a few are very popular and we have seen success with our public safety departments who utilize these methods. Ensuring that the information posted online is always accurate and current is extremely important to the City,? noted LaVanture.

Award winners receive a feature page on http://www.juggle.com that includes a conversation with one of the individuals responsible for managing or supporting each website. For Palm Bay's feature, stop by http://www.juggle.com/palm-bay-florida-top-city-government-website. Based in Belleville, Juggle assembles websites with the sole commitment of clarifying what the internet was designed for: excellence, quantity of information and accessibility of intelligence to the public. Juggle's aim is simple, to form compelling websites, such as http://www.inkpads.net or http://www.urns.org that engage users with excellenceideas substance and innovations. For added facts on Juggle and added topics, see http://www.juggle.com/about-juggle.

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