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Avistar Communications Corporation
Nasdaq: AVSR
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If geography prevents you from concluding business with a firm handshake, Avistar Communications is ready to provide the next best thing. The company provides communication software and hardware that businesses use to equip communications networks with video capabilities. Its systems (which include cameras, speakers, and microphones) enable videoconferencing, content creation, video broadcasting, and data sharing between users over Internet and telephony networks. The company markets its products primarily to corporations involved in manufacturing and financial services, including Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., and Boeing. President and CEO Gerald Burnett owns about 45% of the company.

 COMPETITION
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 DEALS
Deal: Avistar Takes Interest in AMDAX.com
Date Announced: 02.10.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: Energy services provider takes 25 percent stake in online electricity marketplace.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 21.40
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 127.7%
Employees: 93
Revenue per employee: $230,107.53

 KEY PEOPLE
• Gerald J. Burnett
    CEO
• William L. Campbell
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
555 Twin Dolphin Dr., 3rd. Fl.
Redwood Shores, CA 94065
US
Phone: 650-610-2900
Fax: 650-610-2901
Online: Web Site

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