Deal reflects strong growth of the technology
Cisco’s efforts to complete the Tandberg purchase, including extending purchase agreement deadlines and increasing its offer to Tandberg shareholders, reflects the strong growth of enterprise video conferencing and the need to deliver integrated products that span all market segments.
Nemertes finds over 70% of companies have some form of video conferencing. While room-based systems still dominate, IT leaders are increasingly deploying desktop and telepresence, with a goal of integration of all end-points into a seamless conferencing environment.
Existing Cisco and Tandberg customers, as well as any company evaluating telepresence, should talk to their resellers to learn their strategies, but do not expect any significant changes until the approval process is complete next year.
