D-Link to launch GVC-3000 videophone

NT NETWORK
Posted on 2008-08-14
MUMBAI- D-Link (India) Ltd has announced the launch of IP Videophone GVC-3000. The GVC-3000 is a fully featured videophone with a built-in LCD screen. It is a stand-alone device not requiring a computer, television or high bandwidth. It uses advanced video compression technology and maximises the image and audio quality within the available bandwidth. It is ideally suited for business due to features such as conferencing and integration with any standard SIP IPPBX. D-Link is simultaneously also launching its Mid-Range IP Phone - GLV-540 which includes many high-end features like the latest wideband codec for superior voice quality.
D-Link Videophone marks a major breakthrough for D-Link India’s R&D efforts, which the company initiated by setting up a state-of-the-art R&D centre in Bangalore and has been working on VoIP and Convergence technology.
Having already deployed IPPBX, Gateways & IP Phones earlier; two teams of 15 engineers worked for more than two years (nearly 45,000 man hours) to design and develop the GVC-3000 Video Phone and GLV-540 IP Phone. The product has been manufactured entirely in India at the Goa plant.
The IP Phone-Video Phone are extremely simple to use - it just needs to be plugged into one’s network or broadband connection and is ready to use. Being a true celebration to D-Link’s Investment in Technology and its great achievement, the ‘Made in India’ Videophone will be launched on Independence Day to rejoice it with the spirit of freedom.
Speaking to newsmen at a briefing organised at the corporate headquarters, Mr K R Naik, executive chairman, D-Link (India) Ltd said “This is a proud moment for Indian R&D and the Indian hardware industry. D-Link India started operation with a small manufacturing unit in 1995 and an R&D centre in 2001. Our commitment to development of new generation products has finally been able to bear fruits of success. We started working on VoIP technology about 3 years back, after developing IPPBX, IP Phones & Gateways, today our gifted technical minds have been able to design and develop a truly world class Video Phone, which will be made available at a very competitive price. The product incorporates cutting edge technology and I’m sure it will be well accepted both in India as well as in global markets.”