LONDON, December 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Teliris (http://www.teliris.com), the telepresence innovation leader, yesterday hosted a private demonstration in London for His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, of the latest innovations in telepresence technology.

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Throughout the visit The Duke of Edinburgh viewed Teliris' cutting-edge technologies that deliver a step forward in reducing carbon footprint. Known for his interest in conservation and the natural environment, HRH gained an understanding of how the technology helps businesses cut travel costs and contributes to building a greener planet.

During the visit, HRH joined a meeting between Teliris' New York and London offices to speak with key employees and experience the full immersive meeting environment. HRH also experienced the latest collaborative tools such as the Teliris InterAct Easel and Teliris' industry-leading multi-touch surface computing solution.

HRH also had the opportunity to learn more about Teliris' 6G software-based architecture, which extends telepresence to any location in the world at lower costs using general purpose networks.

"I was delighted when HRH expressed an interest in visiting our European Headquarters," said Martyn Lewis, Teliris European Chairman and Co-Founder. "Through his focus on telepresence, HRH will help to heighten interest in this critical technology, as well as invigorate the industry overall."