MURRAY HILL, N.J. and
ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Glowpoint, Inc.
(NYSE Amex: GLOW) a leading global provider of cloud managed video
services, today announced that Stryker Communications, a division
of Stryker, and a leader in designing and integrating operating
rooms, has added Glowpoint's cloud managed video services to its IP
video platform for videoconferencing and broadcasting from
operating rooms.
As part of the partnership, Stryker will integrate Glowpoint's
cloud-based Virtual Video Room (VVR) into its ConnectSuite IP Video
platform to enable ad-hoc, multi-party videoconferencing from
operating rooms. Integrating the VVR with ConnectSuite will allow
medical professionals to easily collaborate with others from
locations within and outside of the hospital's network. This will
provide more robust functionality for medical professionals who use
videoconferencing as a means to teach or connect with medical
professionals at other institutions intra-operatively.
In addition, Stryker will also be adding Glowpoint's video
webcasting capabilities to ConnectSuite in order to enable live
video broadcasts from within the OR to reach viewers all over the
world on videoconferencing systems, PC desktops, laptops, and
mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads.
"We chose Glowpoint as a key partner for our IP video platform
because we needed a fully cloud-hosted service with the capability
to connect many different types of videoconferencing systems across
different networks," said Chad
Croasdale, General Manager of Stryker Communications. "We
also needed a service that would provide the highest quality,
reliable video experience for medical professionals, and we are
confident that Glowpoint will deliver this with their OpenVideo™
cloud. This partnership will enable us to make operating rooms even
more accessible for in-procedure consulting, teaching and remote
monitoring."
Glowpoint's VVR is a 'meet-me' service for SIP and H.323 based
videoconferencing systems fully hosted from the OpenVideo™ cloud,
eliminating the need for hospitals to invest in on-network video
infrastructure and support. The VVR supports high definition video
calls up to 1080p quality, and allows users to remotely select and
control all video sources being viewed by remote participants.
Integration with ConnectSuite will allow users to make video calls
directly from a control panel located in the OR.
"Clinical education and access to remote specialists is a
critical need for hospitals, physicians and patients," said
Stephen Vobbe, Senior Vice President
of Sales and Marketing at Glowpoint. "We are excited to be working
with the worldwide leader of OR technology and communications to
provide hospitals with a simple, high-quality visual collaboration
tool."
The enhancements to Stryker's ConnectSuite IP video platform
including Glowpoint's cloud managed services will be available
later in 2012.
Supporting Resources
- Glowpoint's Virtual Video Room "VVR"
(http://glowpoint.com/virtual-video-room)
- Glowpoint's Webcasting Service
(http://glowpoint.com/webcasting-services)
About Glowpoint
Glowpoint, Inc. (NYSE Amex: GLOW) provides cloud managed
video services that make the delivery of consistently high-quality
videoconferencing and telepresence service as simple as using the
internet, between any technology, network and business. Using our
OpenVideo™ cloud architecture, Glowpoint enables organizations of
all sizes to adopt business-class video easily, scale instantly and
collaborate openly, yet securely across technology boundaries – to
realize the full value of visual communications. To learn more
please visit www.glowpoint.com.
About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology
companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals
perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care.
The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical
technologies including reconstructive implants, medical and
surgical equipment, and neurotechnology and spine products to help
people lead more active and more satisfying lives. For more
information about Stryker, please visit www.stryker.com.
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GLOWPOINT MEDIA CONTACT:
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STRYKER
MEDIA CONTACT:
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Darren
Podrabsky
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Tamara
Cutler
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Glowpoint,
Inc.
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Stryker
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+1
973-855-3411
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+1
269-389-7253
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dpodrabsky@glowpoint.com
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Tamara.cutler@stryker.com
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www.glowpoint.com
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www.stryker.com
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SOURCE Glowpoint, Inc.