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Latitude and Hypcom Introduce MeetingPlace Web 4.0 in France Web Conferencing Solution Offers Advanced Capabilities and Incomparable Cost-Effectiveness and Security to French Enterprises SAINT-OUEN, France and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Latitude Communications , a leading provider of fully integrated web and voice conferencing applications, announced today the availability of MeetingPlace(R) Web 4.0 in France. Featuring more than 60 new capabilities, MeetingPlace Web 4.0 addresses diverse applications, including highly interactive meetings, presentations and training. The launch of MeetingPlace Web 4.0 marks a key step in Latitude's strategy to offer enterprise conferencing solutions that integrate voice, Web, video and instant messaging technologies that provide unmatched security. Saint-Ouen based Hypcom Technologies, an authorized MeetingPlace Distributor, provides the new offering. Using MeetingPlace Web 4.0, an enterprise's employees can: -- See who is talking, sharing content and attending at any time during a meeting -- Share and view quality PowerPoint presentations-at any connection speed -- Share/view applications in true color and pass control, maximizing interactivity -- Annotate shared applications and presentations -- Securely record, store and play synchronized web and voice conferences -- Easily control the speaking and Web collaboration abilities of participants -- Share and access Web content, including video and Flash movies, in real time "MeetingPlace enables businesses to collaborate from the desktop aided by premier security, control and integrations," said Jean-Francois Thau, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Genedis Group, and Managing Director of Hypcom Technologies. "Web conferencing users expect advanced features while IT organizations demand security and cost-effectiveness. MeetingPlace addresses the needs of both groups with an unparalleled solution. Also, we expect Cisco's planned acquisition of Latitude to reinforce our strategy to drive superior converged communications solutions in France." MeetingPlace operates on a company's network for optimal cost- effectiveness, security and control. This dedicated deployment allows an enterprise to control access to private data and meetings and to reduce communication costs by leveraging existing infrastructures. It is the only web conferencing solution that enables users to hold some meetings behind the firewall while making others Internet-accessible. Users can share Web sites, applications or presentations in real time, passing control on the fly, as well as conduct polls and breakout sessions, "chat" and control speaking privileges. "MeetingPlace Web 4.0 meets evolving collaboration needs to conduct highly interactive, secure business meetings, including Web-based presentations and corporate training," said Steve Bland, Latitude's Managing Director, International. "We are delighted to offer the cost-effectiveness and security benefits of MeetingPlace throughout the French market, particularly with the support and expertise of Hypcom Technologies." About Hypcom Technologies Founded in 1993, Hypcom Technologies is France's leading value-added Distributor of tools for remote collaboration, including audio conferencing, web conferencing and videoconferencing solutions. Hypcom Technologies is the partner of remote meeting leaders such as Aethra, FVC.com, Gemini Communication, Polycom, Radvision, Smart Technology and VCON. Value-added experts, Hycom Technologies presents a complete offering in real-time collaboration solutions, including audio-visual and data-processing peripherals, infrastructure equipment and installation, projectors and interactive white boards, as well as remote supports, maintenance and on-site consultation. Hypcom Technologies is a subsidiary of the Genedis Group, telecommunications systems integrator based in Saint-Ouen. To obtain additional information, call Hypcom Technologies at +01 49 45 43 62 or visit http://www.hypcom.com/. About Latitude Latitude Communications is a leading provider of fully integrated web and voice conferencing applications that make remote meetings as natural and productive as face-to-face meetings. Its flagship solution, MeetingPlace, is used by over a third of the Fortune 50, including Agilent, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young and Lockheed Martin. Unlike other conferencing solutions, MeetingPlace is deployed directly on a company's private voice and data networks, regardless of whether the system is hosted or in-house. Through this "on-network" deployment and seamless integration with enterprise applications like Outlook, Notes and corporate directories, MeetingPlace provides enterprises with unparalleled cost savings, security and customer satisfaction. Visit http://www.latitude.com/ or call + 44 20 7470 7125. NOTE: MeetingPlace is a registered trademark of Latitude Communications Inc. All other product and company names are trademarks of their respective holders. DATASOURCE: Latitude Communications CONTACT: France, Kamilia Amdouni of Hypcom Technologies, + 33 (0) 1 49 45 43 43, or ; or U.S., Meg North Taylor of Latitude Communications, + 1-408-988-7251, or Web site: http://www.latitude.com/

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