Jun 2010:..

LifeSize introduced the LG Executive to their range of High-Definition videoconferencing products. The LG Executive is the ideal combination of an HD video communications solution and functionality of a 24" HD display, all in a compact form factor. This jointly developed offering from LG and LifeSize combines HD quality, performance, affordability and interoperability to maximise the return from video communications investment.

May 2010:..

Emblaze-VCON add the xPointHD to their videoconferencing products. The xPointHD is their latest 1080p ready, All-in-One, high definition room video conferencing system. The PC-based xPointHD that features a 9-way (1+8) embedded MCU, built-in recording capability, streaming of live and recorded session, data sharing, interactive multicast and more...

Apr 2010:..

Polycom introduced the entry-level HDX 6000-720V model along with HDX version 2.6 software. At the same time, Polycom announced they were rationalising the HDX range to effectively two models per series. They announced the HDX6000-720V & HDX6000-720; the HDX7000-720 & HDX7000-1080; the HDX8000-720 & HDX8000-1080 and HDX9000-720 & HDX9000-1080. HDX models now include People+Content IP Data Sharing as part of version 2.6, which also adds support for H.264 High Profile video compression that offers HD 720p as low as 512kbps.

Mar 2010:..

21st Century Video have added LifeSize Communication Systems to their range of HD videoconferencing products. LifeSize systems include the palm size LifeSize Passport, the small LifeSize Express 220, the workgroup LifeSize Team 220 and the larger LifeSize Room 220 with 8-way multipoint.

Feb 2010:..

21st Century Video introduces the Revolabs Classroom Wireless Amplification System to their products that are available to buy online. The Revolabs Classroom Wireless Amplification System allows the teacher to speak in a normal voice, eliminating the stress and strain associated with having to constantly shout above the ambient noise of the classroom in order to be heard.

Jan 2010:..

21st Century Video have added the Blackmagic Design DeckLink range of PCI Express based High Defintion video capture cards to our on-line catalogue. These include the low cost DeckLink SDI and the high quality DeckLink HD Extreme 3. We've also added the USB based H.264 Video Recorder for the Apple MAC.

Dec 2009:..

Revolabs release the HD wireless microphone systems. The range consists of both a Single and Dual Channel System Base with separate Charger as well as four wireless microphone options. There is a HD Wearable Wireless microphone, both Omni-directional and Uni-directional Wireless TableTop microphones and a Universeral HD XLR Adapter for handheld microphones. These offer superb quality High-Definition wideband (50-20,000Hz) audio.

Nov 2009:..

Sony announced that they will stop sales of their videoconferencing products throughout Europe on 31 March 2010. However, Sony will continue to support such products until 31 March 2013.

Oct 2009:..

21st Century Video have added the ability for our customers to buy On-Line or place Mail Order Telepnone Orders (MOTO) in either US Dollars ($) or Euros (€) as well as UK Sterling (£). On-Line credit cards tranactions support full 3D Secure Authentication.

Sep 2009:..

21st Century Video have added support for PayPal to their On-Line Catalogue. This allows customers who prefer the security of PayPal to order from our On-Line Catalogue.

Aug 2009:..

Polycom announced the availability of the HDX 6000 series that delivers 720p High Definition (HD) communications to all parts of your organisation with unmatched levels of ease and simplicity. The HDX 6000 extends the reach of HD video, voice and content sharing with powerful technology and a quick return on investment. The HDX 6000 supports a single monitor output via a HDMI connection (video with embedded audio) that allows quick and seamless integration with high definition displays.

Jul 2009:..

AudiSoft announce the availability of the new Frontline Communicator EX. The Frontline Communicator EX is certified to ATEX Zone 2 for use in potentially hardardous environments and includes a carbon fibre cover.

Jun 2009:..

Emblaze-VCON release vPoint HD v10.0 video conferencing software client. vPoint HD v10.0 transmits and receives High-Definition 720P video and encompasses the highest quality audio on the market today. vPoint HD supports ISDN connectivity as well as the ability to connect across firewalls and NAT using H.460.18 and H.460.19 Firewall/NAT traversal. Additionally, vPoint HD incorporates H.239 compliance into HD DualStream™, providing the ability to simultaneously send and receive data and video streams. vPoint HD v10.0 is versatile and a key application for any PC or laptop user.

May 2009:..

Emblaze-VCON announce NetPoint, an H.460 Firewall Traversal solution that safely extends the benefits of IP-based video communications beyond the edges of the managed data network. NetPoint solves the protocol issue when a H.323 endpoint needs to use NAT to communicate to the outside world as well as wanting to communicate across the corporate LAN/VPN.

Apr 2009:..

21st Century Video Limited add the Phoenix range of USB SpeakerPhones to their on-line catalogue. Products include various derivatives of the Duet and Quattro USB SpeakerPhones; the Solo USB Microphone and the Soho Conference card. Ideal for desktop use, certain models of the Duet and Quattro can be daisy-chained together for larger room deployment.

Mar 2009:..

Polycom announced the SoundStation™ IP 7000 integration with the HDX series of high-definition video conferencing systems. Together, they deliver a complete, integrated voice and video conferencing solution. One common interface is used for both voice and video calls, making communication and collaboration easier and more intuitive.

Feb 2009:..

Polycom announced the QDX 6000™ for organisations looking to gently enhance productivity and communication quality. The Polycom QDX 6000 high resolution video conferencing system combines unpredented performance at low bandwidths with simplified setup and ease-of-use. The QDX 6000 enables organisations to implement video conferencing without dedicated IT resources and with minimal network impact.

Jan 2009:..

Emblaze-VCON announce the HD7000Pro, a 1080p ready, high-definition room video conferencing system. A complete PC-based solution, HD7000Pro is ideal for both executive broadrooms and integration into vertical markets. It provides a full conferencing system to enterprises that employ collaborative business practices, simultaneously boosting revenues whilst reducing costs. The HD7000 is a software-only version of the HD7000Pro.

Dec 2008:..

21st Century Video Limited are pleased to announce that we have renewed our ISO 9001:2000 accreditation via The British Accreditation Bureau. Our Registration Number is 182532.

Being ISO 9001:2000 accredited is a sign of our commitment to delivering quality products and services.

Nov 2008:..

Polycom announced the HDX 8006™ model addition to the HDX 8000 series that provides true 1080p high-definition video, the UltimateHD solution. The Polycom HDX 8006 enables users to interact over video freely and naturally. Furthermore, with the embedded multipoint and content sharing capabilities, remote team members can quickly and easily be brought together to collaborate on projects. The HDX 8006 utilizes features such as Polycom HD Voice™ technology to deliver patented, crystal clear audio and Polycom StereoSurround™.

Oct 2008:..

21st Century Video have now added the ability for our customers to pay directly in either US Dollars ($) or Euros (€) into our bank accounts. This makes it easier for our European business customers to pay in Euros (€) or others who prefer to pay in US Dollars ($) and removes exchange rate costs.

Sep 2008:..

21st Century Video becomes an Authorised Revolabs Reseller for their range of wireless microphone systems. These include xTag™ USB solution for Windows® and Apple® personal computers; the Solo™ Single Channel wireless microphone system and Fusion™ multi-microphone solution for popular video conferencing set-top systems as well as a full range of wireless lapel-style and tabletop microphones.

Aug 2008:..

Sony announced the PCS-XG80 High-Definition (1080i) Video Conferencing system that delivers four times the detail of standard definition. Unique Sony BrightFace™ technology enables you to see every glance, even in poorly-lit environments, and crisp stereo audio creates natural meetings as if everyone were in the same room together.

For anyone who wants true colour reproduction, razor-sharp detail delivered in real-time at full 1080 size, then use the new Sony PCS-XG80.

Jul 2008:..

Winnov announced the new range of Videum Xpress capture cards built upon the PCI Express bus architecture. These new PCI Express cards offer super fast encoding, increased efficiency and absolute reliability. Ideal for applications such as Microsoft Expression™ Encoder or Adobe Flash® Media Encoder 2.

Jun 2008:..

Swiss Police use AudiSoft's Frontline Central during UEFA EURO2008 ™ to watch and monitor crowds. The Frontline Central provides multiple view points instantaneously, thus allowing real-time review and assessment of any situation as events unfold.

May 2008:..

ViewCast added the Osprey-450e PCI Express based card to their family of video capture cards. The Osprey-450e has been designed to simultaneously capture four individual channels of analogue video and unbalanced audio and process them independently, minimising internal PC space requirements. The extra channel density offered by the Osprey-450e increases the capture capacity whilst reducing the total cost within a single PC system. ViewCast chose the PCI Express bus for the Osprey-450e because it unleashes the power of modern multi-core PC's.

Apr 2008:..

Emblaze-VCON releases vPoint HD v8.0, the world's first software-based video conferencing client that offers true High-Definition (720p) video and encompasses the highest quality audio on the market.

There are two models: Basic transmits Standard Definition video up to VGA resolution whilst Professional delivers true HD at 720p or 4CIF video and also supports ISDN connectivity. vPoint HD v8.0 includes a streaming capability and incorporates H.239 compliance into HD DualStream™, providing the ability to simultaneously send and receive data and video streams.

Mar 2008:..

Polycom announced the HDX 7000™ High Definition Video Conferencing series that provides flexible, affordable HD video conferencing for high-quality communication throughout mainstream workplace environments. The HDX 7000 series is ideal for education, medical, enterprise, and on-demand collaboration applications. The HDX 7000 series utilizes features such as Polycom HD Voice™ technology to deliver patented, crystal clear audio and Polycom StereoSurround™.

Feb 2008:..

AudiSoft launches their H.323 Gateway that enables the Frontline Communicator to communicate with H.323 Video conferencing endpoints. This brings Operational Video Communications to the Frontline and allows video conferencing users to participate in real-time as events unfold.

Jan 2008:..

21st Century Video adds the full range of Winnov® Videum™ Audio and Video Capture Cards to their online catalogue. These include the latest hardware upgradable Videum 0016 VO that is capable of capturing 16 indepentent video channels at an aggregate 240 fields per second.

Dec 2007:..

21st Century Video adds the full range of ViewCast Osprey Video Capture Cards to their online catalogue. These include the renowned Osprey-100 analogue video only card, the de-facto for streaming Osprey-210 analogue audio/video PCI card as well as the two new PCI Express based cards, the Osprey-240 analogue audio/video card and the Osprey-700 HD high-defintion SDI digital card.

Oct 2007:..

21st Century Video becomes an Authorised AudiSoft Distributor for their Frontline Communicator, a wireless and wearable communications solution that enables you to transmit video images in real-time whilst having a two-way conservation with someone offsite.

Sep 2007:..

Sony announced the PCS-TL33P Personal Desktop Video Conferencing system designed with a single, lightweight and slim body.

The PCS-TL33P includes an embedded digital PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) camera, the video conferencing codec, a widescreen 17.1" WXGA LCD monitor that doubles as a PC display, integrated speakers, directional microphone and mouse to minimise desktop clutter.

Aug 2007:..

21st Century Video introduces the Polycom Communicator C100S, a high quality personal speakerphone that provides hands-free calling from your PC. The Skype-certified Polycom Communicator enables crystal-clear, natural conversations when using applications such as Polycom PVX or Skype.

Based on the same technology used in Polycom's legendary line of triangular SoundStation® conference phones, the Communicator C100S is available in both Cobalt Blue and Charcoal Grey.

Jul 2007:..

Polycom announced the HDX 4000™ High Definition Video Conferencing systems - Premier Personal Communications designed to deliver the ultimate in desktop audio, video and content.

The Polycom HDX 4000 series is built on High-Definition TV (HDTV) standards. The two models, HDX 4001 and HDX 4002, are powerful split form factor Video Conferencing solutions designed for professionals. With a 20.1” screen, powerful stereo speakers and sleek design, the HDX 4000 series is also a fully functional monitor for your PC or Mac.

Jun 2007:..

Emblaze-VCON announced the xPoint™ Executive Video Conferencing System. With unparalleled simplicity for the end user - xPoint - enables executives, managers and educators with dispersed colleagues and operations to collaborate more clearly and effectively across continents.

Supporting both IP and ISDN connectivity, xPoint can transmit and receive high definition quality video up to 4CIF resolution as well as receive up to 720p resolution.

May 2007:..

21st Century Video updates their On-Line Catalogue and enables full 3D Secure Authentication when accepting online payments. 3D Secure is a culmination of Verified by Visa (VbV) and MasterCard Secure Code (MSC) and is the latest fraud prevention initiative launched by the card schemes.

On 7th June 2007, the UK Switch card will become Maestro, and the Switch brand will be discontinued. MasterCard have already issued a rule that all International Maestro and UK Maestro cards must have a full 3D Secure Authentication in order for the transaction to be authorised. The UK Switch logo must nolonger be displayed.

Apr 2007:..

21st Century Video launches their On-Line Catalogue. Powered by WebBoutiques and secured by Protx, we can now accept On-Line, Mail and Telephone orders from customers paying with credit or debit cards from the major vendors such as Visa, MasterCard and AMEX.

Initially covering just the Untied Kingdom, the system will soon be expanded to incorporate payment from Europe as well as the rest of the World.

Mar 2007:..

RADVISION announced SCOPIA™ Desktop, an easy to use multiparty VideoConferencing solution with built-in Firewall Travsersal that ensures call connectivity regardless of your partners firewall configuration.

The SCOPIA Desktop uses a freely distributable, highly advanced Web client. There are no client software fees, complex installations, license provisioning or software upgrades.

Feb 2007:..

21st Century Video gains Sony Specialist Dealer status and as such, we can supply and support their IPELA range of Video Conferencing Systems.

As a Sony Specialist Dealer, we have various units from the IPELA range of Video Conferencing systems availble for on-site cusomer demonstrations.

Jan 2007:..

21st Century Video becomes a Polycom Certified Reseller and as such, we can supply and support Polycom's range of Unified Collaborative Communications products.

Polycom is a leading developer of Video Conferencing systems and as a Polycom Certified Reseller we have trained staff and a range of Polycom products available for on-site customer demonstrations.

Dec 2006:..

C21 Video Limited, pronounced 21st Century Video, has taken ownership of the VideoConferencing business from TeamSolutions (UK) Limited.

21st Century Video will continue to support established customers as well as focussing on new Video Conferencing products and services. We can supply, support, install and train customers in the use of Video Conferencing systems and associated network equipment from the leading vendors.