NEW YORK and MURRAY HILL, N.J., June
12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TalkPoint, the industry leader in
global communications technology, specializing in browser-based
audio and video webcasting, and Glowpoint, Inc. (NYSE MKT: GLOW), a
leading global provider of cloud managed video services, today
announced that they will partner to deliver an interactive webcast
on how cloud hosted video bridging services can effectively frame
participants in multipoint meetings on various devices including
desktops, laptops, iPads and smart phones.
Michael A. Katz, collaboration
specialist from Glowpoint, will host the 30-minute event from
Glowpoint's headquarters in Murray Hill,
New Jersey on Wednesday, June
20th at 1:00 pm EDT. He will
be joined by principal industry speakers, including Marc Elia from TalkPoint. Event participants
will learn:
- How to ensure reliable connections during a multipoint call
with various video technologies and platforms
- Why mobile devices are growing faster than traditional
conference room video endpoints
- How to achieve the best ROI for multipoint calls
- Webcasting best practices from industry leaders
The event will be broadcasted live from Glowpoint's office using
TalkPoint webcasting technology. Remote viewers will be able to
participate via videoconferencing rooms, desktops, laptops, iPads
and iPhones.
All attendees will receive a 20% discount on their next video
bridging call with Glowpoint.
"Our partnership with TalkPoint continues to be a shining
example of how cloud services help customers get the most out of
their investment in video," stated Darren
Podrabsky, Vice President of Marketing and Channels for
Glowpoint. "As employees continue to bring their own video enabled
devices to work, it is more important than ever to have a video
bridging service that will effectively frame participants in
multipoint meetings so that everyone has a high quality, immersive
video experience."
"TalkPoint has seen significant growth in mobile webcast usage,
and we're happy to work with Glowpoint to showcase the benefits of
this delivery option," said Nick
Balletta, CEO of TalkPoint. "Webcasting, via desktop, laptop
or mobile device, has helped our clients increase audience reach,
provide greater scheduling flexibility, decrease travel costs and
ultimately increase ROI."
The live webcast event can be viewed at Glowpoint Bridging
Services Webcast.
Interested parties who would like to register for the event can
RSVP with their contact details, including whether they will
participate in person or remotely, to Michael Katz at 973-855-3411 x2021 or email
mkatz@glowpoint.com.
About TalkPoint
TalkPoint is the industry leader in global communications
technology, specializing in browser-based audio and video
webcasting. Since 1998, TalkPoint's easy-to-use,
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud platform has facilitated more
than 20,000 live webcasting events per year for the top Fortune 500
and FTSE 100 companies. From investor relations and corporate
communications to product launches and continuing education,
TalkPoint offers scalable and flexible technology to meet today's
business communication needs. For more information, visit
www.talkpoint.com.
About Glowpoint
Glowpoint, Inc. (NYSE MKT: 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.
TalkPoint Contact:
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Glowpoint Contact:
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Lindsay
Rolfson
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Darren
Podrabsky
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TalkPoint
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Glowpoint,
Inc.
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212.909.2947
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(973)
855-3411, ext. 2028
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617.459.9701
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dpodrabsky@glowpoint.com
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lrolfson@talkpoint.com
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