HP announced it has entered into an agreement with Marriott International Inc. to make its Halo telepresence solutions available for public use at select Marriott locations in major business centers around the world.The specific locations will be announced at a later date, according to a company release."Telepresence" technology uses life-size images and state-of-the art communications technology to create a realistic enviorment for videoconferencing. Participants see each other in life-sized images projected on high-resolution displays and can communicate with no perceived delays, regardless of how far apart they may be."The addition of telepresence will give us a competitive edge in key markets. We will be able to offer current clients a great value proposition and telepresence will open new lines of business for our hotels," said Lou Paladeau, vice president, Operations Technology, Marriott International Inc.Marriott will use the HP Halo Meeting Room edition, which is specifically designed for installation inside an existing conference room space. Marriott customers will also receive 24x7 technical support from HP. TagsHotels and Resorts