Mitel, Vidyo and VMware to Unveil Unified Communications Enabled Telepresence with VMware View®

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Mitel, Vidyo and VMware to Unveil Unified Communications Enabled Telepresence with VMware View®

Live Demonstration at VMworld® 2012 Booths # 2512 and 2530

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – August 21, 2012 —Mitel, Vidyo, Inc., and VMware today jointly unveiled a new, integrated solution combining UCC and video conferencing with VMware View®. Specifically, Mitel and Vidyo have integrated Mitel’s virtualized Unified Communicator® (UC) Advanced client software and the VidyoConferencing™ collaboration solution with VMware View to deliver a single, unified solution that enables collaboration over any medium while delivering reduced costs, increased security and simplified management of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).

Desktop virtualization using VMware View offers IT tremendous benefits by moving desktops and applications into the cloud and delivering them as a managed service. This enables process automation efficiency, increased security and reduction in the total cost of desktop ownership. This joint solution will enable IT to deliver video conferencing, voice, presence, secure instant messaging, audio and web conferencing, document sharing, voice messaging and email, all unified with complete desktop functionality. Users simply sign on once to a terminal or use their VMware View client to instantly gain access to all collaboration mediums in addition to their desktops. 

“Video is an obvious next step in VDI applications, and this joint solution demonstrates the continuing leadership of VMware and its strong partner ecosystem,” said Charles King, analyst at Pund-IT, Inc. “Solving the performance and resource issues related to voice in VDI solutions was hard enough. But the ability to deliver business-quality video in a virtualized environment requires overcoming significant technical hurdles, especially when you take an open approach versus the proprietary ‘walled garden’ products offered by some vendors. If the collaboration between Mitel, and Vidyo and VMware performs as we expect it to, the results will be groundbreaking.” 

The joint announcement made by VMware and Mitel at VMworld 2011 showcased a significant technical achievement— streaming virtualized voice to a virtual desktop without significant performance and latency issues. Today’s announcement represents a comparable technology breakthrough from Mitel, Vidyo and VMware to enable media streaming by separating communications into two pieces — the rich media component and the call-processing component that sets up the connections. The call-processing component is transmitted through the data center whereas the rich media component is transmitted directly to the endpoints, enabling the quality over existing networks without sacrificing performance in the data center.

“Mitel and Vidyo have demonstrated what is possible with a strong partner community. Both companies are committed to an open architectural approach, and this has enabled us to work together to achieve dramatic technical leaps that better serve our customers,” said Vittorio Viarengo, vice president, End-User Computing, VMware. “As evidenced by today’s announcement, we are continually pushing the bounds of what is possible with VDI and VMware View®.” 

"This development allows us to deliver yet another important collaboration mode for virtualized UCC deployments," said Stephen Beamish, vice president, Business Development, Mitel. "It's further validation of the power and flexibility that enterprise voice virtualization provides for end customers."

Interested parties can view a live demo of the joint solution at VMworld 2012 in booths #2512 and 2530 VMworld 2012 is taking place at San Francisco’s Moscone Center Aug. 26-30.  Mitel will also participate in a series of international VMware events this fall including VMworld Europe in Barcelona, VMware Solutions Symposiums in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, and VMware Forum in Singapore and Australia.

Additional Resources

• VMware Twitter: @VMwareEvents (hashtag #vmwarecloud)
• Vidyo Twitter: @Vidyo
• Vidyo blog: www.vidyo.com/blog
• Twitter: @VMwareEvents (hashtag #vmwarecloud), @Mitel
• VMworld and Mitel Blogs: http://www.vmworld.com/blogs/vmworld; www.mitel.com/mitelfreedom

About Mitel
Mitel (NASDAQ: MITL; TSX: MNW) is a global provider of business communications and collaboration software and services. Mitel's Freedom architecture provides the flexibility and simplicity organizations need to support today's dynamic work environment. Through a single cloud-ready software stream, Mitel delivers a powerful suite of advanced communications and collaboration capabilities that provides freedom from walled garden architectures and enables organizations to implement best-of-breed solutions on any network; extends the "in-office" experience anywhere, on any device; and offers choice of commercial options to fit business needs. For more information visit: http://www.mitel.com

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About VMware

VMware (NYSE: VMW) is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable businesses to thrive in the Cloud Era. Customers rely on VMware to help them transform the way they build, deliver and consume Information Technology resources in a manner that is evolutionary and based on their specific needs. With 2011 revenues of $3.77 billion, VMware has more than 350,000 customers and 50,000 partners.  The company is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the world and can be found online at www.vmware.com.

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About Vidyo, Inc.
Vidyo, Inc. pioneered Personal Telepresence enabling natural, HD multi-point videoconferences on tablets and smart phones, PCs and Macs, room systems, gateways that interoperate with H.323 and SIP endpoints, telepresence solutions and affordable cloud-based broadcast solutions. Learn more at www.vidyo.com, on the Blog or follow @vidyo on Twitter.

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Date : 3/30/2012

Round Rock, Texas

·         Dell Desktop Virtualization Solutions (DVS) Simplified offers easy-to-install and manage plug-and-play solutions

·         DVS Enterprise offers high performance, large enterprise-ready initiatives

·         University of Connecticut advances distance-learning capabilities with DVS Enterprise

·         Dell is further strengthening its position in the desktop virtualization solutions (DVS) space with the availability of end-to-end offerings that are designed to help a wide range of IT organizations implement virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI).

The new solutions – which deliver an array of productivity benefits for end-users and IT managers – include:

·         DVS Simplified Appliance, which delivers easy-to-install and easy-to-manage plug-and-play solutions for organizations with limited IT complexity. It includes Citrix VDI-in-a-Box software for easy, repeatable deployment.

·         DVS Enterprise, for large-scale rollouts and for more demanding IT environments. It integrates technology from VMware and Citrix.

·         DVS Simplified Desktop as a Service (DaaS), a forthcoming solution based on Desktone’s leading software platform.

With virtual desktop initiatives, organizations in such diverse sectors as education, healthcare and finance benefit from advanced security, enhanced mobility and streamlined IT management so they can focus on their core business objectives.

“Our portfolio of DVS solutions help organizations of all sizes quickly and easily take advantage of the many benefits of deploying virtual desktop initiatives,” said Dell’s Steve Lalla, vice president and general manager of the company’s mobility solutions group. “We see an increasing number of customers turning to Dell as a trusted partner to help take the guess work out of developing virtual desktop architectures. With DVS Simplified we took our expertise in engineering an out-of-the-box experience to the virtual desktop space, and with DVS Enterprise, we make it easy to deploy desktop virtualization solutions across the enterprise that fit diverse user needs.”

DVS Simplified Appliance
DVS Simplified Appliance is an easy, affordable, all-in-one desktop virtualization appliance for organizations with less-complicated IT environments. This solution is uniquely designed to remove traditional cost and complexity barriers associated with deploying virtual desktop infrastructures. The simple integrated VDI appliance can be setup in hours, and scales seamlessly by simply snapping together more of the appliances.

The integrated appliance consists of a Dell server pre-configured with virtual machines, management software, and hypervisor components from Citrix installed and ready-to-run. It includes three years of Dell ProSupport™ service for hardware and software. DVS Simplified is available direct or through Dell PartnerDirect resellers. For more information, please visit dell.com/dvssimplified. Dell PartnerDirect resellers can access related DVS Simplified content at the DVS partner portal page.

“Dell and Citrix are bringing the benefits of desktop virtualization to the mass market with Dell DVS Simplified, which makes virtual desktops simple, with affordable and predictable costs,” said Kumar K. Goswami, vice president of Products, Citrix. “This-easy-to-deploy and easy-to-manage appliance expands our ability to deliver on the vision of empowering efficient workplaces that support mobility, the freedom to Bring Your Own Device and streamlined IT management to businesses that may have previously lacked the resources and infrastructure needed for desktop virtualization. Combining the simplicity of the solution with the market presence that Dell has in the desktop space, we are excited about the opportunity to reshape the desktop virtualization market.”

DVS Enterprise
DVS Enterprise is designed for organizations with more demanding IT environments and diverse end-user requirements. It enables deployments starting with as few as 50 seats and the flexibility to scale to thousands of seats, helping to reduce key initial acquisition costs. DVS Enterprise combines the latest Dell 12G servers, Dell storage and Dell network components with VMware or Citrix software. For more information, please visitwww.dell.com/virtualdesktop.

“Dell and VMware’s collaboration efforts continue to enhance the end-user experience and performance of virtual desktop environments for customers of all sizes,” said Vittorio Viarengo, vice president, End-User Computing, VMware. “With the availability of Dell Desktop Virtualization Solutions Enterprise for VMware View™ 5, Dell expands upon its desktop virtualization portfolio to deliver secure and easily managed VDI solutions.”

The University of Connecticut, one of the most revered higher education institutions in the Northeast, recently deployed Dell’s DVS Enterprise solution as part of the school’s distant-learning program, which links the university with individuals statewide, nationally and internationally. 

“We are focusing on distance-learning and online education, and Dell’s Desktop Virtualization Solutions are helping us accomplish our goal of expanding student access to the university’s resources, from anywhere, anytime,” said Jeremy Pollack, director of IT for the University Of Connecticut School of Business. “The desktop virtualization solutions from Dell are powerful and easy to implement and allow us to run demanding applications in a VDI environment.”

DVS Simplified DaaS
DVS Simplified DaaS utilizes Desktone’s Desktops as a Service (DaaS) software platform and Dell’s global datacenters and Services to provide quick, seamless deployment of VDI environments. Available next quarter, DVS Simplified DaaS will provide quick, seamless deployment and management of VDI environments. This solution expands upon Dell’s Enterprise ‘as a Service’ virtual desktop offering released last year, which targets customers requiring fully-managed, fully-outsourced services. The new solution is designed for an array of organizations, from small and medium businesses to large enterprises, to deliver a turnkey virtual desktop solution with rapid on-boarding, scalability, self-service, and self-management. 

“The combined power of Desktone’s DaaS Platform—which was built from the ground up to deliver desktops from the cloud—and Dell’s datacenter IP and Services delivers the reality on the virtual desktop vision for everyone,” said Peter McKay, CEO of Desktone. “This is the revolutionary step in cost and scale that the industry has needed in order to accelerate the adoption of virtual desktops.”

Committed to helping customers solve their toughest IT needs, Dell’s Desktop Virtualization Solutions team provides full end-to-end solutions -– from datacenter hardware, software and services to end-user devices, including thin clients. 

About Dell
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services that give them the power to do more. For more information, visit www.dell.com.