Actis teams-up with Codian to deliver video conferencing infrastructure

MUMBAI

FEBRUARY 21, 2007

Actis Technologies, the audio-visual and environment control solutions
provider in India, announced its partnership with Codian, a manufacturer of
video conferencing infrastructure products. This alliance has been formed to
bring Codian's innovative video conferencing infrastructure, including its
revolutionary HD MCU 4500 series to India.

The Codian MCU 4500 series is its latest generation and the only line of
video conferencing bridges to deliver full-motion high definition (HD)
Continuous Presence conferencing to users with a mix of standard definition and
high definition endpoints. It inherits the strengths of Codian's proven MCU 4200
Series and offers more than ten times the performance of other systems on the
market.

Actis has been a pioneer in designing holistic solutions by putting together
equipment for visual and oral communication. These entail large screen displays,
sound and conferencing systems and environmental controls (lighting and HVAC),
for corporates, government, the educational sector and high net worth
individuals. With this partnership, Actis will provide its customers with the
most innovative and high-end technologies of Codian along with full product and
after sales support to the consumer.

Speaking on the occasion, Abhimanyu Gupta, Director, Actis Technologies said,
"Videoconferencing is fast moving towards becoming the most extensively
used mode of communication especially in the corporate set up. With companies
having more than one setup, the need for multi party conferencing is a
necessity. Bringing Codian's infrastructure products to India is a step towards
providing an opportunity to the corporates into embracing a cost effective,
easier and convenient mode of communication"

Speaking on the alliance Gagan Varma, Country Manager for Codian India,
commented, "We are delighted to begin what we believe will be a strong
partnership. Actis Technologies will be key in delivering Codian's advanced
video conferencing solutions to organizations across India. Together we will
offer the most sophisticated and user-friendly conferencing experience."