Mission Aethra’s Mission has been identified as the design, development and production of products of excellence and professional services for telecommunications and video communications: excellence is the key to what Aethra is and does both now and in the future. Vision Our Vision is to become a global player in the video communications market and in highly specialized sectors of the telecommunications market by:
providing products and solutions of excellence, for technology and design;
promoting and developing innovative and new generation services;
offering new integrated solutions.
Values
technology, with ever-continuing innovation and undisputed quality;
Italian design, with an internationally recognizable style;
Partner and client relations based on maximum transparency, communication and responsibility;
The people who work towards the company’s evolution day by day, who contribute to its successes and grow with it professionally.
Vega® X3 is a high-performance system at the cutting-edge of set-top technology.
It is ideal for small or medium group of people in a videoconferencing sessions that require enhanced audio and video quality.
Easy to use thanks to the user friendly GUI managed by the new “one-touch” remote control.
Quality, Design, Innovation
Crystal clear audio and superior video quality at 2 Mbps
Enhances Collaboration
Aethra Collaborative Tools for PC presentation and data sharing.
Convenient
Fully featured set-top solution with embedded DVI/XGA ports and support for 2 monitors.
Supports multiple connectivity
Available in several versions: for connections up to 512 kbps* over ISDN BRI and 2 Mbps over IP; both for H.323 or SIP networks.
Simultaneous Dual-Stream video
Convenient XGA input and output ports provide one-step PC plug-in for simultaneous dual-stream video and live PC presentations with enhanced images.
Customizable Graphic User Interface
The user is able to choose layouts and colours from a variety of alternatives.
* Trasmissione a 128 kbps di default, fino a 512 Kbps grazie al modulo X Line Network Adapter.
Vega® X5 is a high-performance system at the cutting-edge of set-top technology.
It is ideal for medium and large-sized videoconferencing sessions that require enhanced audio and video quality.
The integrated Multipoint Conferencing Unit (MCU) connects up to 8 sites in mixed mode (ISDN and IP), with convenient Dial-out and Dial-in (Meet Me) configuration.
Quality, Design, Innovation
Crystal clear audio and superior video quality at 4 Mbps
Enhances Collaboration
Built-in MCU connects up to 9 sites with Continuous Presence in mixed mode ISDN, IP-H.323 and IP-SIP
Convenient
Fully featured set-top solution with embedded XGA ports and support for 3 monitors
Supports multiple connectivity
Available in several versions: for connections up to 768 kbps over ISDN BRI and 4 Mbps over IP; as well as connections up to 2 Mbps over ISDN PRI or over leased lines (X.21, V.35, RS449, RS366, G.703).
Simultaneous Dual-Stream video
Convenient XGA input and output ports provide one-step PC plug-in for simultaneous dual-stream video and live PC presentations with enhanced images.
Easy to Configure
Flexible, simple architecture enables easy re-configuration of the system. Ready to upgrade simply by adding different cards. Change the channel aggregator card and upgrade from BRI to PRI in one easy step!
Patented Voice Tracking and Wideband audio
Voice Tracking technology enables the camera to automatically track and frame the person who is speaking. The first system to support both 14-kHz (ITU and ISO) wideband audio codecs adopted in videoconferencing.
Customizable Graphic User Interface
The user is able to choose layouts and colours from a variety of alternatives.
Vega® X7 is a high-performance system at the cutting-edge of set-top technology. It is ideal for medium and large-sized videoconferencing sessions that require HD audio and video quality.
HD system
Fully featured split system with embedded HD inputs and outputs
Enhances Collaboration
Built-in MCU connects up to 9 sites with Continuous Presence and embedded PowerPoint® presentations
Convenient
Crystal clear audio and superior video quality at 4 Mbps.
Native HD system
HD is not just technology, it’s a concept embracing Video, Voice and Content aiming at improving comprehension and productivity. Vega X7 is the Aethra solution specifically designed and projected for High Definition.
Supports multiple connectivity
Available in several versions: for connection up to 384 Kbps (512 kbps with optional XLNA) over ISDN BRI and 4 Mbps over IP.
Simultaneous Dual-Stream video
Convenient XGA inputs and outputs provide one-step PC plug-in for simultaneous dual-stream video and live PC presentation with enhanced images.
Easy to Configure
Flexible, simple architecture enables easy re-configure of the system. Ready to upgrade simply by adding different cards.
Customizable Graphic User Interface
The user is able to choose layouts and colours from a variety of alternatives
The Aethra Modular System (AMS) 400 Is part of Aethra complete infrastructure offering that includes multipoint conferencing units, firewall traversal, gateways, desktop conferencing and management for voice, video and data communications.
Aethra’s infrastructure can be used to connect meeting rooms, desktop users in large scale distributed network deployments.
Highly scalable Multipoint Control UnitReliable and highly scalable Multipoint conferencing solution for Large Enterprises and Service Providers
Unmatched flexibilityHigh definition and standard definition room systems, desktops and audio conferencing are supported on a broad range of networks
Modular and Expandable platformsThe Aethra Modular System components can be combined to provide highly configurable and expandable deployments
Optimized Capacity and Advanced Video ProcessingThe AMS 400 platform delivers optimized capacity providing each conferencing application - High definition room systems, standard definition room systems, Desktops and audio – the highest capacity at the most effective cost per port. Users enjoy the best audio and video quality supported by their endpoint and network - whether it is high definition, standard definition or desktops on any network.
Carrier-Class ReliabilityThe Aethra Modular System is an highly reliable conferencing platform. The AMS 400 chassis provides built-in, dual redundant power supplies with dual power feeds. All the AMS 400 blades are hot-swappable so that they can be replaced without turning the system off for guaranteed uptime.
Centralized Management The comprehensive centralized management suite (AeDS) allows control, configuration, global network view and management of the entire video network.
AETHRA MCU+ Is a complete visual communications solution, offering multipoint conferencing with advanced and more powerful video processing for H.323, SIP and ISDN networks. The AETHRA DIRECTOR SUITE is an AETHRA MCU+ management package and includes full gatekeeper functionality, complete scheduling capabilities, comprehensive control and monitoring of your network.
Advanced audio-video processing
Multipoint conferencing unit with full audio, video and rate transcoding, including HD
ISDN support
ISDN Gateway for H.320 connectivity (included with specific AETHRA MCU+ bundles)
Aethra Director Suite
H.323 gatekeeper for complete call control and dial plan schemes with Network Management
Aethra Desktop Server
The Aethra Desktop Server solution expands full conferencing capabilities up to the Desktop scenario, allowing all videoconference participants to share the same interactive visual experience, independently by the equipment (high-end room system or PC) and location (HQ, small branch office or home) they are connected, overcoming complex installations, firewalls and expensive licensing fees
End-to-end connectivity
AETHRA MCU+ is a mature and market-proven solution enabling connectivity of all videoconferencing systems regardless of the protocols (H.323, SIP or H.320) or devices (room systems, desktop and PSTN and mobile phones).
Audio and Video processing
All AETHRA MCU+ ports support audio and video transcoding and transrating (speed matching). Each user enjoys the full benefits of advanced video processing including: advanced CP layouts, rate matching, text and frame overlay and active speaker indication. QualiVisionTM maintains video quality for networks with packet loss, assuring best video quality at all times.
Centralized network management
AETHRA MCU+ offers a global, centralized view of the entire visual communications network. Administrators can easily control, configure, and manage their video network devices and endpoints.
Scalable
AETHRA MCU+ Series modules can be combined to form a highly scalable, centralized or distributed conferencing solution. Let your video network infrastructure grow according to your needs.
Maia® XC Top is a multimedia system that provides in one unique product, professional videoconferencing, web browsing, telephony over IP and email management. A solution conceived for the Small Office-Home Office with its elegant lines created by designer Paolo Villa, Maia® XC Top is ideal for any environment whether in sophisticated Shining Black or stylish Dark Anthracite with its particular soft-touch effect.
Adaptable
Videoconferencing, IP Phone, Web browser, Email client, Digital photo viewer
Supports multiple connectivity
Supports both SIP and H.323 protocols over IP and can also be connected to an analogue phone line
Elegant and stylish design
With its slim profile and modern design by Paolo Villa, the system easily adapts to any environment
Versatile Desktop Device
Equipped with IP telephony capabilities, it provides the possibility of integration with VoIP-PBX telephony over analogue lines, video communication, Internet browser for viewing web pages, email, instant messaging for type-text communication and a photo viewer program to manage and view digital photos in multiple formats.
Superior video quality
Features a high-resolution (800 x 480 pixels, 16/9) 7” LCD video display for private discussions with bright, top-quality images from any visual angle. For wider viewing of the video image, it includes a connector for external TV monitors. For video input, a built-in camera, with manual focus and automatic white balance, uses a 1/4” CCD sensor to capture business-quality, 30 fps video.
