Cisco TelePresenceCisco TelePresence, first introduced in October 2006, is a range of products developed by Cisco Systems designed to link two physically separated rooms so they resemble a single conference room, regardless of location. Cisco documented the Telepresence concept and implementation details in the book Cisco TelePresence Fundamentals,[1] where the difference between Telepresence and Videoconferencing, prevalent at that point in time, is defined as quality, simplicity, and reliability. ProductsThese were the initial products:
They were designed so that the experience was as if local and remote participants were in the same room.[3] These products offer features including up to three 1080p flat panel displays, special tables, microphones, speakers, cameras, collaboration interfaces and lighting.[4] In 2008 Cisco reported to have sold about 2,000 rooms, with about another 250 non-revenue (internal and philanthropic) units installed.[5] Later, other products were developed that expanded the use-cases for smaller offices and Webex connectivity. In 2010 Cisco acquired the Norwegian company Tandberg and integrated their products into the Cisco portfolio.[6] Currently, a wide range of collaboration endpoints [7] and conferencing infrastructure products [8] is offered. Marketing
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