By Susan J. Campbell TMCnet Contributing Editor
Video for the consumer, the enterprise and the provider continues to be a key focus as consumers want rich content, enterprises want an efficient communication method and providers want the potential revenue streams video can offer. Fortunately, Polycom is offering solutions that can satisfy each segment.
To share what the company has been up to, as well as new technology solutions, TMC’s Group Editorial Director Erik Linask sat down with Jeff Roadman, co-founder and chief evangelist for Polycom at ITEXPO East 2012 in Miami last month. Check out this video to learn how Polycom is focusing on technology advancements in the cloud and enabling its customers to offer video services directly to their customers.
In other video news, Kontiki (News - Alert), a cloud-based enterprise video solutions and content delivery company, just announced the closing of an initial $5.1 million in Series C financing, as well as the acquisition of new partners and new customers. The key to the company’s success is its focus on enabling the enterprise to empower collaboration and communication among the employee base.
Kontiki’s enterprise video solutions are deployed with some of the world’s largest companies in such industries as technology, retail, financial services, manufacturing and telecommunications. Customers include Nestle, Pillar Hotels, Plante Moran, American Airlines and more. NewsGator and TalkPoint just topped the list of strategic partners to join forces with Kontiki.
MK Capital, Cross Creek Capital, New World Ventures, Hatteras Funds and Todd Johnson (News - Alert), chairman of the Board for Kontiki, all renewed their investment in the company, demonstrating the solid positioning it has in the market and potential for further growth. This latest round of financing will be used to support the company’s growth and exploit further market momentum.
“As the usage of video continues to accelerate in the enterprise, companies will increasingly seek out solutions that can provide quality video delivery, without disrupting the network. These companies need to find a solution that can reach and engage all their employees, everywhere and on any device,” said Mark Koulogeorge, managing general partner of MK Capital, in a statement. “We continue to believe in Kontiki's robust technology and the efficiency and scalability it provides compared to traditional hardware-based solutions.”
The demand for video is strong and steadily growing within the enterprise, creating significant opportunities for companies like Kontiki and Polycom. Don’t forget to check out the ITEXPO video to learn more about Polycom and its exciting momentum in the cloud.
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