Business owners can now take full advantage of Biscotti – the world’s first high-definition TV Phone, providing free HD video calls from any TV to any device, anywhere with no monthly fees.
MCKINNEY, TX – December 15, 2011 – Biscotti, a consumer electronics company that designs, builds and markets high-definition video calling products for the home, has announced interoperability between its recently launched Biscotti TV Phone and Google Apps, an expansion from its initial compatibility with Google voice and video.
“Biscotti’s goal is to constantly evolve to interoperate with services that consumers value the most and interact with in their daily lives,” said Dr. Matthew B. Shoemake, CEO and Founder of Biscotti Inc. “More than 4 million businesses are running Google Apps, and interoperability with Google Apps is another great way that we have made Biscotti integrate easily into your everyday routine.”
Biscotti TV Phone is a single video calling device that sits nicely atop a TV and allows users to make high-definition video calls to anyone, anywhere in the world using only their HDTV and Wi-Fi. Biscotti can make unlimited free video calls to other Biscotti, as well as to any computer, tablet or smartphone supporting Google video, and now Google Apps. This includes popular platforms like laptops, iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
In order to sign up with Google Apps, users need to own a valid domain name (i.e. mycompany.com). Once the Google Apps account has been created and they are logged in with their personalized e-mail (i.e. joe@mycompany.com), users can send a video chat request from their Biscotti to their Google Apps account (account type is ‘Google’) and begin making video calls to and from their Biscotti on their TV.
Companies use Google Apps to help manage their business for a variety of reasons – no hardware or software is required, minimal administration is needed, they receive access to a variety of beneficial applications – messaging apps (like Gmail and Google Talk), collaboration apps (like Google Docs and Sites), and other Google applications (Picasa web albums, AdWords, etc) – and they even have over-the-air mobile access on all types of smartphones, resulting in overall time- and cost- savings. Unlike an individual Google Account, a Google Apps account provides access to these products which are powered by Google, but administered by their organization.
“By interoperating with Google Apps, business owners can take full advantage of Biscotti TV Phone while using their personalized domain and e-mail to interact with their connections,” said Shoemake. “It’s so easy to use, no computer or technical knowledge is required – only a TV, Wi-Fi and a comfy place to sit. Best of all, calls are free!”
For additional information or to order Biscotti TV Phone for $199 (no monthly fees), visit www.biscotti.com.
Biscotti TV Phone, recognized for its cutting edge innovation, will be on display at International CES 2012 in South Hall 1, Booth 21442. To schedule a meeting with Biscotti’s CEO and Founder Matthew Shoemake and Vice President of Marketing Darren Waxman, contact Jennifer Reiss at jenniferreiss@maxborgesagency.com or at 305-371-9736 x 144.
About Biscotti Inc.
Biscotti Inc. is a consumer electronics company that designs, builds and markets high-definition video calling products for the home. Our latest innovation, Biscotti TV Phone, gives everyone the ability to share real-time experiences from the comfort of their living room, erasing the distance between family and friends. With real-life picture and sound, Biscotti TV Phone is magically simple to use for all ages. Plus, you can make unlimited free calls to anyone, anywhere. It’s the next best thing to being there. Biscotti TV Phone was created by a team of lovable scientists in Texas, led by Dr. Matthew B. Shoemake, a pioneer in Wi-Fi and video communications. Biscotti Inc. is privately held and backed by Palomar Ventures of Santa Monica, California. For more information or to buy Biscotti TV Phone, visit www.biscotti.com. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/biscottitv and on Twitter @BiscottiTV.
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Jennifer Reiss
Max Borges Agency
305-371-9736 x 144
