GDS was a global service offering managed end-to-end by TANDBERG that allows customers and partners to purchase product and services centrally and enjoy a fully managed worldwide deployment using TANDBERG’s global partner network. – Here’s the link for more information - http://www.tandberg.com/services/video-conferencing-global-deployment.jsp

 GDS replaced TANDBERG’s former program Global Presence Program (GPP).  

1. With GDS, US or Canadian companies, or multi-national companies with a US or Canadian address, can place TANDBERG orders with us and get efficient shipping and delivery solutions for any product & service in any region of the world.

2. The products can have either North American specifications and warranties, or specifications and warranties specific to your local regional requirements.

3. All prices are normally quoted in US dollars

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GDS enables us to sell international solutions and global implementation with:

• Global drop shipment
• Global installation & training
• Global support services
• Global project management

Despite the efforts being made to simplify global trade and allow the free flow of goods across borders, many countries still maintain local regulations. To ensure effective order fulfillment, it is essential that such country-specific information is known in advance. The GDS database provides easy access to information including import requirements, restrictions, approval standards, network availability, delivery costs, partner availability, and tax rates.

• Single point of purchase for world-wide sales
• Uniform product pricing
• Centralized billing for products and services
• Eliminates the complexities of global logistics and implementation
• Centralized project management
• Guaranteed 1 year telephone/video support and local warranty handling for all GDS orders. The warranty and service contracts on competing products can be voided if they are shipped outside the original country of purchase.
• Uniform installation and On-Site service pricing available within 250km of a service centre
• Services are available through TANDBERG’s authorized partners.
• TANDBERG products are manufactured in Europe and have a European Certificate of Origin. Some competing network products are manufactured in Israel and this can cause significant shipping, support and warranty issues.