HP slots Vidyo into Halo portfolio

Vendor agrees partnership with software specialist to add desktop muscle to its video portfolio

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HP Halo is taking video to the desktop by incorporating technology from software player Vidyo into its portfolio.

The entire VidyoConferencing software-based desktop and conference room portfolio will be going through the channel as an HP-branded product. The technology will run on HP servers and the vendor claims the integrated portfolio will allow end users to reduce spending and infrastructure requirements. HP and Vidyo will begin jointly marketing the new-look Halo line-up later this year.

Rob Scott, HP's vice president of Halo telepresence solutions, said: " Companies need a complete portfolio of endpoint solutions, including video at the desktop, on mobile devices and in conference rooms, so they can collaborate more effectively."

Vidyo chief executive Ofer Shapiro added: "Vidyo and HP will offer a set of solutions that bring together the best aspects in high-end videoconferencing whether at the desktop, in conference rooms or in Halo studios. Vidyo looks forward to partnering with HP to help enterprises achieve new efficiencies in global video collaboration from this software-based architecture."