Citrix Systems announced three new channel partner training initiatives to allow partners to obtain training at a significantly reduced or no cost and in less time, strengthening partners' ability to offer Citrix technologies and services.

London, UK: Tuesday 22nd January, 2008 - Hemisphere Expo Services, producers of the Telepresence World Conference Series (www.telepresenceworld.com), announced today the featured speakers and panellists who will address attendees of Telepresence World 2008 London, which will take place on 18th - 19th March at ExCel London, the internationally acclaimed exhibition and conference centre located in the UK's capital city.

Newswise - Without ever leaving the nursery, fragile babies born at Chillicothe's Adena Regional Medical Center are receiving clinical assessments from specialists an hour away at Nationwide Children's Hospital - thanks to high-definition videoconferencing capabilities made possible via the Ohio Supercomputer Center.

When we talk about VoIP, we are talking about the whole phone system that a business uses for communication. This includes the hardware and software that links the telephones and the Internet in order to streamline online communication. However, not all companies are ready to make the transition to full-on VoIP. This doesn't mean that they should miss out on the benefits that are provided by this type of online streamlined communication.

RENTON, Wash., January 30, 2008 - Parallels virtualization technology has enabled Struktur AG to simplify its "spreed" global conferencing solution from downloadable software to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application delivered via the Internet. Now, a user can initiate a conference by clicking on a web link to connect as many as 1,000 people anywhere in the world regardless of hardware and without any additional software.

BOSTON, Jan. 30, 2008 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) -- Shares of ClearOne (NASDAQ:CLRO) Communications Inc. extended gains for a third consecutive session Wednesday after the Salt Lake City developer of audio conferencing systems reported a rise in second-quarter net income to $1.8 million, or 16 cents a share, from $1.1 million, or 9 cents a share, a year earlier.

GREAT NECK, N.Y., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ - Phoenix Audio Technologies, the high definition audio and audio for video communications company, today announced a strategic partnership with Spire Global, Sony's Sales, Marketing and Support Arm in the U.S. Spire Global will now extend its market reach by bundling Phoenix's high definition portable audio products with Sony's portfolio of high quality video conferencing products in an effort to provide a unique audio and video solution to both companies' customers in the U.S.

"The shift to an IP environment that enables unified communications, presence, and mobile integration provides a technological environment where traditional video conferencing, as well as telepresence can become synergistic elements," says David Lemelin, In-Stat analyst.

Sony of Canada Ltd. has announced what it deems to be the "industry's first" 1080i high-definition videoconferencing system. Called the PCS-XG80, the $9,000 system offers a frame rate of 60 fields-per-second, while users can share PC data at 30 fps.

PHOENIX (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) January 30, 2008 -- iLinc Communications, Inc. (AMEX:ILC), a leading developer of Web conferencing software and audio conferencing services will hold its annual Key Customer Summit beginning Wednesday, January 30th through Thursday, January 31st at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Summit brings together over 125 iLinc customers, partners, and prospects to facilitate best practice and knowledge sharing surrounding the iLinc Web conferencing product. From technologists and end-users to executives and strategists, the Summit assembles the inner circle of iLinc enthusiasts for an interactive session unlike any other user conference.