AUSTIN, TX and OSLO, NORWAY – March 28, 2006 – LifeSize, the high definition video communications company, today announced that it is partnering with Paradial to develop a firewall/NAT (Network Address Translation) traversal solution for video communications. Leveraging Paradial’s RealTunnel technology, LifeSize will enable customers to make video calls within and across enterprises by securely traversing firewalls.
Concerns over network security and integrity have hindered the ability for some organizations to utilize and support video communications between IP networks. Conducting video calls by passing through a network firewall meant opening and closing multiple communication ports, leaving networks vulnerable to possible attacks.
Paradial’s RealTunnel is a comprehensive firewall/NAT traversal technology and works with virtually any SIP clients and any firewall/NAT device – including strict corporate firewalls – without compromising network security levels or requiring network reconfigurations. LifeSize customers will be able to conduct global IP video communications that do not place their networks, data or businesses at risk.
“We conducted a thorough evaluation process for determining which firewall/NAT traversal solution to offer our customers,” said Craig Malloy, CEO of LifeSize. “By working with Paradial’s unique technology, LifeSize can rapidly bring to market a world class firewall/NAT traversal solution that will increase the reach of video communications for our customers.”
“We are delighted to partner with an industry innovator like LifeSize,” said Kevin Kliland, CEO of Paradial. “By working closely with LifeSize, we will be able to jointly extend our presence in, and subsequently grow, the global video communications market.”
About Paradial and RealTunnel™
Paradial is a leading IP communications software company based in Oslo, Norway. Paradial RealTunnel™ is the world’s most comprehensive FW/NAT (Firewall / Network Address Translation) product and works with virtually any SIP clients and any FW/NAT device - including strict corporate firewalls - without requiring FW/NAT or network reconfiguration. RealTunnel™ consists of RealTunnel™ clients, RealTunnel™ Signalling Servers and RealTunnel™ Media Servers. Paradial also offers RealSIP™ Conferencing Unit (MCU), RealSIP™ Server and RealSIP™ Messenger (Instant Messaging) clients. The following features are supported: Voice, video, T.120 application sharing, chat and presence. RealTunnel™ supports most SIP clients and SIP servers. Integration points are proxy (SIP proxy for SIP) and SDK.
For PC users, the RealTunnel™ Client works as an ActiveX component for seamless integration with other IM clients, providing single install and single sign-on. It can be delivered with Disabled GUI with API available for integration. For more information about Paradial, visit our Web site at www.paradial.com.
About LifeSize
LifeSize is the first company to develop and deliver high definition video communications products. Founded in 2003 by industry veterans, LifeSize’s award winning solutions combine exceptional quality, user simplicity and administrator manageability to make video communications a productive, true-to-life experience. LifeSize is headquartered in Austin, TX with international subsidiaries in the U.K. and Hong Kong, and has a network of channel partners in more than 20 countries.
For additional information, visit the LifeSize Web site at www.lifesize.com or call 1.877.LIFESIZE in North America, +44 1256 480591 in EMEA and +852 8239 3695 in APAC.
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CONTACTS:
Karoline McLaughlin Christian Testman
LifeSize Communications Paradial
+1 512 351 4249 +47 95113395
