To meet what it calls an “accelerating demand” for Web-based meeting services in Asia, WebEx Communications Inc. , today announced that has expanded its global communications infrastructure by adding a Japan hub to its network.
WebEx, a San Jose, Calif.-based ASP that specializes in Web-based meetings, reports that it has also opened a new Tokyo headquarters to help service the Asian market. The new hub is designed to provide Japanese users with access to WebEx’s multilingual meetings, high-speed data sharing and full-motion video.
WebEx services are built on the WebEx MediaTone communications platform, which is designed to allow its communications services to manage complex media types including 3-D objects, CAD files, streaming media and live video.
“The demand we have seen in the last year proves that Asia represents a valuable market opportunity for our Web meeting services,” said Subrah Iyar, chairman and CEO of WebEx Communications.
“Japanese companies are joining other WebEx customers across the globe in using WebEx meetings to decrease travel costs, increase productivity, cut product development times, and reach new customers and markets. WebEx adds the critical visual communications element to every phone call,” Gene Kuo, vice president and general manger of WebEx Asia Pacific.
WebEx Communications Japan KK was incorporated in Japan in August.
Corio Opens in India
Corio Inc. , a San Carlos, Calif.-based enterprise ASP, last Thursday announced that it has established a subsidiary in India.
According to the company, Corio India will extend research and development and customer support capacity for Corio’s leading enterprise ASP model.
While core development and support will remain in U.S.-based facilities, Corio India will provide additional development resources through an offshore team and closely managed alliances with local firms. According to Corio, its operation in India will augment overall support capacity, facilitate 24×7 support and provide global customer support.
“Corio India will offer many benefits to our customers. In addition to extending our U.S.-based team with a pool of talented resources, our new subsidiary enables us to extend our development and support capacity and reduce costs for our customers,” said Parmeet Chaddha, senior vice president, Corio Technologies.
Corio and WebEx are listed by ASPnews as Top 20 Service Providers.
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