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Support for high-definition video
High-definition video (resolution 1270 x 720; aspect ratio 16:9) and VGA video (resolution 640 x 480;
aspect ratio 4:3) are supported for peer-to-peer calls between users running Office Communicator 2007
R2 on high-end computers. The resolution viewed by each participant in a single conversation may
differ, depending on the video capabilities of their respective hardware. High-definition and VGA video
are not supported for conferences.
IT administrators can set policies to restrict or disable high-definition or VGA video on clients, depending
on computer capability, network bandwidth, and the presence of a camera able to deliver the required
resolution. These policies are enforced through in-band provisioning.
Interoperability with leading video conferencing partners
Office Communications Server 2007 R2 enables real-time video conferencing not just among Office
Communicator 2007 R2 endpoints, but also between Office Communicator 2007 R2 endpoints and
endpoints from third-party hardware vendors such as TANDBERG and Polycom. This interoperability
enables users to leverage their existing videoconferencing hardware investments while extending
videoconferencing features to other users with minimal incremental investment and user training. Users
can use Polycom and TANDBERG videoconferencing hardware while scheduling meetings and
determining attendee availability using familiar tools, such as Office Outlook 2007 or Office
Communicator 2007 R2.
For more information, see the following links:
http://www.polycom.com/partners/strategic_global_partners/polycom_microsoft_alliance.html
http://www.tandberg.com/our_story/microsoft.jsp