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Grandstream Introduces Enhancement for SMB Conferences

By Mandi Nowitz
Web Editor

Grandstream Networks (News - Alert) just announced its new video conferencing endpoint, the GVC3210. The newest addition to the GVC collection was designed for small-to-medium (SMB) sized conference rooms. Additionally, it is compatible with third-party SIP party platforms such as Broadsoft and Asterisk while operating on the Android system, allowing utilization of Skype and Google (News - Alert) Hangouts.

The feature-rich GVC3210 includes:

• 16M pixel CMOS sensor with ePTZ and a wide-angle lens with 90+ degree field of view
• Supports up to 4K Ultra HD video resolution with dual-stream, HEVC (H.265) and H.264 video codecs, as well as wide-band voice codec such as Opus, G.722.1, G.722.1c, G.722, and G.711, etc.
• Integrated 4-microphone array with Grandstream’s advanced acoustic echo cancellation, beam forming, and Noise-Shield technology
• Runs on Android (News - Alert) 6.0 with full access to the millions of apps in the Google Play Store
• Integrated dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi for easy wireless connections and built-in Bluetooth for use with Bluetooth headset, speakers, microphones, keyboards, mobile devices, etc
• Miracast for wireless content sharing from a PC or mobile device
• Included Bluetooth/IR based remote control with multi-touch touchpad
• 2 HDMI outputs to support simultaneous display of 2 independent 1080p video streams
• Gigabit network port, built-in speaker, 1 HDMI input port, 2 USB ports, and an SD card slot

“The addition of the GVC3210 marks the next step in the expansion of Grandstream’s portfolio of video conferencing solutions,” said David Li (News - Alert), CEO, Grandstream. “This sleek, streamlined device adds a smaller-profile model to our GVC series as a high-quality yet easy-to-use conferencing tool for the small-to-medium conferencing rooms. We are very excited about the potential the GVC3210 offers to make state-of-the-art visual collaboration experiences easier and more attainable to businesses than ever before.”

The GVC3210 is available for purchase through Grandstream resellers for $999.  And if you get the chance, catch Grandstream at ITEXPO in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ending Friday, February 16 at the Broward County Convention Center.