TANDBERG Pioneers Industry's Most Powerful Video Communication System for Distance Learning

TANDBERG Pioneers Industry's Most Powerful Video Communication System for Distance Learning

Dramatically Improved Video, Audio, Collaboration Tools, Plasma Displays Transform the Education Experience

NEW YORK, and OSLO, Norway, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- TANDBERG (OSLO: TAA.OL), a global leader in visual communication, today introduced the most commanding video communication system yet for distance learning with a re-engineered Educator system providing breakthrough MXP technology. Educator MXP furnishes schools with the highest quality audio and video, state-of-the- art collaboration tools and advanced multi-site capabilities.

As demand continues to escalate for visual-communication capabilities in the world's classrooms, TANDBERG has teamed with educators to meet the unique needs of instructors and students. With Educator MXP, the outside world becomes even closer to life than before as students view sights more vividly and hear audio more clearly, improving interaction. Educator MXP also lets teachers integrate video communications with computers, multimedia programs and other learning technologies.

The Educator MXP features:

-- Drastically improved video quality with the introduction of H.264
support for high-quality video on lower bandwidth when sharing rich
media while maintaining face-to-face interaction
-- The latest in display technology with 50" SXGA plasma screen
-- Digital audio technology with true CD-quality sound and the dynamic
experience of stereo; MXP embraces the MPEG4 AAC-LD standard ratified
by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
-- An expanded embedded multipoint capability that enables up to eleven
audio and video participants in a single call; all participants can
link to the call at the highest quality supported by their video
systems
-- Rear Instructor cart, monitor and camera for constant eye contact with
near and remote students




"Educator MXP will help ensure that all students can thrive academically," says Dr. Deborah Harrison, global marketing manager of education and corporate training at TANDBERG and current president of the United States Distance Learning Association. "That's especially important today in school systems that face teacher shortages and have limited access to learning opportunities outside the classroom."

TANDBERG's new Educator MXP is available February 7, 2005, initially shipping in North America and select countries.

About TANDBERG

TANDBERG is a leading global provider of video communication products and services. The company has dual headquarters in New York and Norway. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and software for video, voice and data. The company provides sales, support and value-added services in more than 90 countries worldwide. TANDBERG trades publicly on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker TAA.OL. Please visit http://www.tandberg.net/ for more information.

TANDBERG is a registered trademark of TANDBERG in the U.S. and select other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.


Source: TANDBERG

CONTACT: Jean Rosauer of TANDBERG, +1-703-272-2106,
jean.rosauer@tandbergusa.com , or, John Severance of Ketchum for TANDBERG,
+1-312-228-6924, john.severance@ketchum.com

Web site: http://www.tandberg.net/


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