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RADVISION
Company typePublic
IndustryVideoconferencing,Teleconferencing,Collaboration,VOIP
Founded1992;32 years ago(1992)
Headquarters211 Mt. Airy Road,Basking Ridge, NJ07920 USA
Key people
Boaz RavivCEO
ProductsScopiaVideoconference systems, VoIP developerToolkits
RevenueIncrease$95,239 millionUSD(2010)
OwnerAVAYA&Softil
Number of employees
430

Radvisionwas a provider ofvideo conferencingsolution[buzzword]and enabling products for IP communication developers based inTel Aviv,Israel.[1][2]Radvision was acquired byAvayain June 2012.[3]Spirent Communicationsacquired Radvision's Technology Business Unit from Avaya in July 2014, to become Spirent Developer Tools Business Unit.[4]

History

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Beginning

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Radvision was founded in 1992 by Ami Amir and Eli Doron with the goal of developing a video call management platform that would operate on users' personal computers through the organization's network. However, at that time, the demand for such a product was limited, which led the company to shift towards selling technological software toolkits to developers buildingVoIPequipment.

Technology Activities

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Starting in 1995, Radvision participated in standardization activities forVoIPcommunication systems in collaboration with major players such asIntelandMicrosoft.[5]In the late 2000s, Radvision established a technology unit specializing in the development of software infrastructures, testing tools, and converged voice, video, and data services overIPand3Gnetworks.

In 2001, the company expanded its product range by adding full support forSIPprotocols[6]in addition to the dominantH.232protocol at that time. At the same time, Radvision signed an agreement with Texas Instruments to integrateMEGACOinto IP phones and VoIP gateways for residential and small office/home office environments.[7]

In 2004, Radvision was selected byFreescaleto provide development tools for applications that capitalized on the specialized processing capabilities of their chips.[8]Additionally, during the same year, Radvision introduced an extensive suite of developer solutions[buzzword]specifically designed for 3G and WiFi technologies.[9]Radvision adopted IMS technology in 2006[10]and signed a licensing agreement withMicrosoftto provide SIP-basedLive Communications Server-compatible tools.[11]In 2010, the company collaborated withSamsungto develop a dedicated multimedia LCD monitor for HD video conferencing.[12]Additionally, the company introduced BEEHD, a new client framework for desktop, embedded, and mobile devices, offering a comprehensive solution[buzzword]for advanced video communications[13]

Video Activities

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Radvision quickly established itself as a major player in the field of video conferencing. In 1993, they developed innovative technology enabling real-time video transfer over IP networks. The following year, in 1994, Radvision introduced a video gateway connectingIPandISDNnetworks, paving the way for advanced video communications. In 1996, the company unveiled its range of viaIP video conferencing solutions[buzzword],followed by the introduction of a Gatekeeper system (ECS) in 1998.[14]

In early 2001, Radvision collaborated with Cisco to launch a range of video conferencing products based on its technology.[15]In 2006, they also partnered withLifesizeto collaborate on high-definition video communications.[16]Simultaneously, they implemented video conferencing systems in the networks of majorservice providers.[17]In 2010, Radvision established a new strategic partnership withMicrosoftto develop a powerful combination of hardware and software solutions[buzzword]integrated withMicrosoft Lync.[18] As a pioneer in the field of technology gateways, Radvision introduced theSCOPIA3GVideo Gateway in 2007,[19]becoming the first product in the emerging3Gindustry.[20]In 2012, Radvision enriched its video conferencing offerings with theSCOPIAsuite, which emerged as one of the most high-performance HD video conferencing systems in its category.[21]

IPO, Mergers and Acquisitions Activities

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In March 2000, Radvision went public onNASDAQ(RVSN) and successfully raised $76 million, with a valuation of $380 million.[22]Its shares were traded on both theNASDAQandTel Aviv Stock Exchangesuntil June 2012. In early 2001, Gadi Tamari took over from Ami Amir, and starting from January 2006,Boaz Ravivassumed the role of CEO until the company was acquired byAVAYAin June 2012.[23]

Radvision also expanded its activities through mergers and acquisitions. In 2004, they acquired Visionex, a Chinese company, along with its IView management platform. This acquisition strengthened Radvision's presence in the video conferencing market, particularly in the field of management solutions.[buzzword][24]

In 2005, Radvision acquired FVC,[25]a company specializing in video conferencing, along with their software product Click to Meet (formerlyCU-SeeMe).[26]This acquisition enhanced Radvision's product range and enabled them to offer more comprehensive solutions[buzzword]for workstations.

In 2009, a significant acquisition occurred whenCiscoacquired Radvision's competitor, Tandberg, for approximately $3.3 billion.[27]This acquisition had a significant impact on the video conferencing industry and opened new opportunities for Radvision by strengthening its own brand position in the global market.[28]

In 2010, Radvision continued its acquisition strategy by purchasing the assets of the Italian company AETHRA.[29]This acquisition allowed Radvision to expand its product portfolio by adding high-quality video conferencing room systems. It further strengthened their market position and enabled them to meet customer needs with a more comprehensiveSCOPIAoffering.

Finally, in 2012, Radvision was acquired byAvaya,[30]a company specializing in enterprise unified collaboration.[31]

Locations

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Radvision has its headquarters in Israel, with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, India, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, China, and Singapore.

See also

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References

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  2. ^"Microsoft and RADVISION Sign Licensing Agreement to Provide Live Communications Server-Compatible SIP Toolkits".Stories.2006-03-13.Retrieved2023-04-17.
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  4. ^"Spirent Agrees To Acquire Radvision's Technology Business Unit".investors.avaya.Archived fromthe originalon 2023-03-22.Retrieved2023-04-17.
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  6. ^"RADVISION DEVELOPING SESSION INITIATION PROTOCOL TECHNOLOGY. - Free Online Library".thefreelibrary.Retrieved2023-06-19.
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  8. ^Radvision, (RVSN) (22 October 2004)."Freescale Chooses Radvision".lightreading.
  9. ^"Radvision announces comprehensive suite of 3G and WIFI developer solutions"(PDF).mayafiles.tase.co.il.2004-03-23. pp. 1–2.
  10. ^"RADVISION Announces General Availability of the IMS SIP Developer Suite 5.0".news.thomasnet.Retrieved2023-06-19.
  11. ^"Microsoft and RADVISION Sign Licensing Agreement to Provide Live Communications Server-Compatible SIP Toolkits".Stories.2006-03-13.Retrieved2023-06-19.
  12. ^"Samsung and RADVISION Develop HD Video Conference Multimedia LCD Monitor".techpowerup.2009-06-17.
  13. ^"Radvision unveils BEEHD client framework portfolio".telecompaper.2010-06-09.Retrieved2023-06-19.
  14. ^"RADVISION Announces ViaIP Version II".Streaming Media Magazine.Retrieved2023-06-19.
  15. ^Fonseca, Brian (2001-01-31)."Cisco hails videoconferencing based on RADVision technology".Computerworld.Retrieved2023-06-19.
  16. ^Staff, S. V. C. (2006-08-07)."LifeSize and Radvision Collaborate on High-Definition Video Communications".Sound & Video Contractor.Retrieved2023-06-19.
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  18. ^"RADVISION: Enters New Strategic Partnership with Microsoft | MarketScreener".marketscreener.11 October 2010.Retrieved2023-06-19.
  19. ^Meserve, Jason (2003-02-19)."Radvision builds gateway to wireless world".Network World.Retrieved2023-06-19.
  20. ^"Radvision: RADVISION(R) Releases Next Generation SCOPIA(TM) 3G Video Gateway | MarketScreener".marketscreener.4 June 2007.Retrieved2023-06-19.
  21. ^"RADVISION LTD.: RADVISION Launches the Industry's Most Powerful HD Video Conferencing System in Its Class | MarketScreener".marketscreener.31 January 2012.Retrieved2023-06-19.
  22. ^By (2000-03-15)."RADVision, FairMarket Soar After IPOs".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2023-04-17.
  23. ^Shira, Horesh (10 November 2005)."Boaz Raviv to replace Gadi Tamari as Radvision CEO".
  24. ^Radvision, (RVSN)."FORM 20-F".Securities and Exchange Commission.0–29871: 45.
  25. ^FVC websiteArchived15 October 2006 at theWayback Machine
  26. ^Meserve, Jason (2004-11-16)."FVC ships Click to Meet 4.1".Network World.Retrieved2023-06-19.
  27. ^"Cisco Completes TANDBERG Offer and Launches Compulsory Acquisition".newsroom.cisco.Retrieved2023-04-17.
  28. ^Stienblatt, Ron (5 October 2009)."Radvision CEO: We'll recover from Cisco setback".
  29. ^Writer, CBR Staff (2010-02-02)."Radvision to acquire assets of Aethra".Tech Monitor.Retrieved2023-04-16.
  30. ^"Avaya Completes Radvision Acquisition".investors.avaya.Archived fromthe originalon 2023-03-22.Retrieved2023-04-17.
  31. ^Anderson, Jeffrey (2012-12-15)."Avaya Brings Radvision Video Capabilities to Aura UC Solutions".eWEEK.Retrieved2023-04-19.
  32. ^Davis, Andrew (2010-02-02)."One on One with RADVISION CEO Boaz Raviv"(PDF).WR Bulletin.V #11 03: 4–8.


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