Microsoft and MCI Collaborate on Conferencing Service for Windows

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Microsoft Corp. and MCI Telecommunications announced a collaboration to integrate conferencing service support into future versions of the Windows operating system. The goal is to provide users with easy access to conferencing services, including networkMCI Conferencing. This collaboration will enable Windows users to perform various functions such as registering with MCI, selecting networkMCI Conferencing as their default service provider, and submitting or confirming reservations for conferences.

Key Takeaways:

  • The collaboration aims to provide users of Windows with easy access to conferencing services, including networkMCI Conferencing.
  • Future versions of Windows will allow users to sign up for and use networkMCI Conferencing for multipoint conferences that support audio, data, and video connections.
  • Users will be able to register with MCI, select networkMCI Conferencing as their default service provider, and submit or confirm reservations for conferences.
  • The collaboration will benefit both Microsoft and MCI customers by making access to networkMCI Conferencing even easier.
  • Microsoft and MCI plan to further collaborate to find innovative ways to meet the changing needs of their customers.
  • Brad Chase, general manager in the personal systems division at Microsoft, believes that the collaboration will provide customers with an easy, efficient, and cost-effective conferencing solution based on Windows.
  • Phil Knell, president and general manager of networkMCI Conferencing, states that Windows 95 underscores Microsoft's commitment to making computing easier than ever for the personal computer user.

Statistics:

  • Microsoft was founded in 1975.
  • Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers.
  • Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use.
  • The company has a mission to make computing easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, November 6 /PRNewswire -- Microsoft Corp. and MCI Telecommunications today announced they are working together to include conferencing service support in future versions of the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) operating system.
  • Microsoft's press release at http://www.microsoft.com/corpinfo/pr.htm
  • PR Newswire's Company News On-Call fax service and on PRN's Web site at http://www.prnewswire.com/cnoc/exec/menu?569463
  • Karla Wachter of Waggener Edstrom at 503-245-0905
  • Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT)