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ClearOne, Inc. (DE) Common Stock (symbol: CLRO) is a global leader in designing, developing, and selling innovative solutions for conferencing, collaboration, network streaming, and digital signage. With over 20 years in the business, ClearOne serves a wide range of organizations worldwide, including small enterprises, Fortune 1000 companies, as well as domestic and international governments and educational institutions.
Core Areas of Business:
- Conferencing: ClearOne dominates the professional conferencing market with over 54% global market share, specializing in audio conferencing technologies. Their advanced solutions offer unparalleled functionality, reliability, and scalability.
- Collaboration: The company develops products that enhance team collaboration, including DSP mixers, amplifiers, professional cameras, and microphones. These products are designed to meet the needs of various verticals such as education, healthcare, finance, and government.
- Network Streaming & Signage: ClearOne’s solutions for network streaming and digital signage provide robust performance for voice and visual communications. Their video walls and streaming technologies are widely used due to their reliability and high quality.
Recent Achievements and Financial Condition:
ClearOne continues to innovate, with a broad portfolio of award-winning products benefiting from their leadership in distributed echo cancellation, automatic microphone mixing, and signal processing. The company's financial health is reinforced by its comprehensive product demand across the United States and international markets.
ClearOne sells its commercial products primarily through a network of independent distributors who then offer these products to dealers, systems integrators, and other resellers. This strategic approach helps the company maintain a strong market presence and accessibility to various end-users.
ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) has announced that its Versa Lite CT, a USB audio-enabled Beamforming Ceiling Tile Microphone, is now certified for Google Meet. This certification enhances the audio experience in small to mid-sized spaces, making it ideal for meetings and remote work. The microphone features a beamforming array with 360° coverage and full-duplex transmission. ClearOne also offers peripherals like a Bluetooth wall panel and Versa HUB to expand functionality. Google Meet ranks in the top 5 for growth in cloud meetings, reinforcing the importance of this certification.
ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) was awarded the CES Picks Award for its Aura Xceed Beamforming Microphone Array (BMA) at CES 2022. This innovative product is designed for home office use, allowing users to connect it via USB and featuring Bluetooth options for mobile devices. The Xceed BMA offers adaptive steering, enhancing collaboration experiences with popular applications like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. The award recognizes its contribution to the custom installation industry and reflects ClearOne's commitment to providing advanced, user-friendly conferencing solutions.
ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) announces the launch of its DIALOG 10 USB, a single-channel wireless microphone system featuring professional-quality audio and USB connectivity. This system is tailored for webcasting and cloud-based collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, offering easy plug-and-play functionality. Notable features include robust frequency-hopping spread-spectrum technology and FIPS 197 AES-128 encryption for security. The DIALOG 10 USB microphone is versatile, suitable for events, streaming, presentations, and more.
ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) has been awarded two new patents for Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology by the US Patent and Trademark Office, Patent #11,181,959 and Patent #11,188,133. These patents introduce innovative systems for powering multiple devices in a daisy-chain manner, improving cost efficiency and reducing the need for separate cabling. This advancement solidifies ClearOne's strong position in audio and video communication technologies, further expanding its patent portfolio in significant areas affecting the industry.
ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) announces its collaboration with DISH Network to enhance video conferencing capabilities in large meeting spaces by installing BMA 360 Beamforming Microphone Array Ceiling Tiles and UNITE® 200 PTZ cameras. These advancements ensure 100% audio and video coverage for rooms accommodating up to 200 people. ClearOne's solutions simplify setup, increase reliability, and reduce costs by eliminating previous codec subscriptions. The technology has received unanimous praise from DISH employees, with plans for future installations continuing this partnership.
ClearOne Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRO) reported Q3 2021 revenue of $7.0 million, a 17% decrease from $8.4 million year-over-year, primarily due to a decline in video product demand. However, core audio conferencing product revenue showed growth, aided by the BMA 360 and BMA-CT solutions. The company secured a significant legal victory against Shure, validating its product integrity. Additionally, ClearOne strengthened its balance sheet with a $10 million capital raise. Despite challenges, the focus on innovation and cost management offers potential for future growth.
ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) announced a jury ruling in its favor regarding its Ceiling Tile Beamforming Mic Array products, confirming they do not infringe Shure's U.S. Patent No. D865,723, which was also declared invalid. This unanimous verdict marks another legal victory for ClearOne against Shure and counters allegations of retaliatory tactics.
The jury's decision covered multiple products, including BMA CT and COLLABORATE series. ClearOne continues to engage in litigation with Shure in Illinois courts, following previous cases where ClearOne obtained a preliminary injunction against Shure's products.
ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) has partnered with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai to implement advanced audio-visual solutions for remote learning. RIT Dubai sought reliable technology to enhance engagement for students in hybrid learning environments. The installation includes various ClearOne products, which were praised for their ease of use and high audio/video quality. The project was expedited due to local availability of components, meeting urgent timelines. The solution is now also facilitating business meetings at RIT Dubai.