Oblong (company)

Oblong Inc. (formerly Glowpoint, Inc.) is a cloud-based communication service provider.[1] The company was founded in 1991 and its headquarter is in Denver, Colorado. It serves an enterprise customer base including about 600 customers, such as some Fortune 100 companies, governments and other profit and non-profit organizations.[1] The company applies its core business platform, cloud-based OpenVideo platform, to deliver diverse services to customers.[2] In 2011, its product, Virtual Visual Room, received 2011 NGN Leadership Award from NGN Magazine.[3]

Oblong Inc.
FormerlyGlowpoint, Inc.
TypePublic
AMEX: OBLG
IndustryDiversified Communication Service
Founded1991
HeadquartersDenver, CO
Key people
CEO, Mr. Peter J. Holst
Websiteglowpoint.com

Background

The portfolio of the company’s products consists of OpenVideo, TeamCamHD & RemoteCamHD and Network service. OpenVideo is a platform built under safety protocols to support the communication of Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN). The company cooperates with Tier 1 MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) providers, including Global Crossing, Masergy, Qwest, TATA, PCCW and Verizon Business to delivers its cloud-based platform services.[2] Its competitor base includes Global Telecom & Technology, Inc., West Corp., EarthLink Inc., Hawaiian Telcom Holdco Inc., etc.[4]

On Dec. 21, 2013, the company issued a press release stating that they were facilitating a video call event between singer Caroline Pennell from “The Voice” and children at St. Joseph’s Hospital.[5]

In March 2020, the company changed its name to Oblong Inc.[6] following a merger with Oblong Industries.

References
  1. "GLOW: Summary for Glowpoint, Inc. Common Stock- Yahoo! Finance". Finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
  2. "Glowpoint, Inc.: NYSEMKT:GLOW reuters.com". Reuters.com. Archived from the original on 2014-03-23. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
  3. "Glowpoint Receives 2011 NGN Leadership Award from NGN ..." Telepresenceoptions.com. 2011-03-18. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
  4. "Glowpoint, Inc.: NYSEMKT:GLOW quotes & news - Google Finance". Google.com. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
  5. Glowpoint. "A Holiday Video Call: Singer Caroline Pennell From "The Voice" Brings Cheer to the Children at St. Joseph's Hospital". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  6. "Glowpoint Announces Name Change and New Ticker Reflecting Shift to Multi-Stream Collaboration" (Press release). Business Wire. March 2, 2020.
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