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A closer look at video conferencing solutions, technology and vendors
Understanding the physical pieces of video conferencing solutions is key to implementation success. Take a closer look at the individual elements of your video conferencing system. Expert Lesson
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Video resolution standards primer
Understanding the video resolution standards for both standard definition and HD formats helps make informed video conferencing decisions. What you need to know
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Video conferencing adoption: Tracking trends and deployment strategies
Video conferencing adoption is increasing as enterprises turn to higher-quality, lower-cost video technology to improve workforce collaboration and reduce reliance on travel. Expert Lesson
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VoiceCon 2010 roundup: Enterprise Connect, SIP trunking, interoperability and more
With keynotes from top unified communication vendors, and technical sessions on SIP trunking, interoperability, mobility, video conferencing and more, VoiceCon 2010 (now Enterprise Connect) was a hit. Here's our VoiceCon coverage. Feature
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Video conferencing: ROI, TCO and QoS
Despite, or even because of, the economic recession, the enterprise video conferencing market is growing. Whether it's room-based, desktop, telepresence, or an integration of all three -- the business value of video conferencing is undeniable. Guide
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Deploying and managing video conferencing from the desktop to telepresence
Before Interop 2009 in Las Vegas, we sat down with video conferencing track chair John Bartlett to find out how companies can get the most from a video conferencing solution in terms of ROI, TCO and QoS and to get a better idea of the differences bet... Q&A
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Video conferencing system provides reliable, green communications to multi-site university system
Hosted video conferencing has enabled effective, time-saving communications for the multi-site California state university system. Case Study
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Videoconferencing tutorial
Videoconferencing is becoming an increasingly viable tool in the corporate world. Better technology, green IT initiatives and cuts in company travel budgets have contributed to the rise of videoconferencing as a collaborative solution. This comprehen... Learning Guide
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Voice and Video Conferencing Fundamentals
As audio and video conferencing move rapidly into the mainstream, customers and end users are demanding unprecedented performance, reliability, scalability, and security. In Voice and Video Conferencing Fundamentals, three leading experts systematica... Chapter Download
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Video conferencing essential to disaster recovery communications
Video conferencing and telepresence have become essential parts of a disaster recovery communications plan for both government agencies and enterprises. News | 15 Feb 2012
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Avaya introduces iPad mobile UC appliation as mobility interest grows
With mobile unified communications a major priority for enterprises in 2012, Avaya has launched a mobile UC product for the iPad. News | 02 Feb 2012
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Should you allow video traffic over your enterprise WAN?
Decide whether you should support video traffic across your enterprise WAN (wide area network) using these recommendations. Q&A | 22 Nov 2011
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Video conferencing system helps emergency response teams mobilize
Transportation and emergency management officials in Houston coordinate emergency response teams using the LifeSize HD video conferencing system its UC pros recently deployed. News | 29 Sep 2011
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Hold the hardware: Vendors focus on software-based video conferencing
Enterprise adoption of desktop video is pushing more vendors, such as Polycom, to develop or improve their approaches to software-based video conferencing. News | 22 Sep 2011
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Desktop video conferencing software's Web client ups flexibility
UC pros at a Chicago law firm deployed desktop video conferencing software they call "business-class Skype" to keep up with the demands of their highly mobile workforce. News | 18 Aug 2011
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Multiway video collaboration turns everyone into a presenter
Vendors are evolving the screen-sharing features of their video collaboration products from a one-way, pass-the-ball experience to a multiway model that makes all participants presenters. News | 04 Aug 2011
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Telepresence room design: Do you really need to buy a vendor's chairs?
UC pros want more flexible telepresence deployment options, challenging rigid telepresence room design guidelines that require custom furniture and prescribed layouts. News | 10 Jun 2011
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Microsoft/Skype: Once skeptical UC pros reassessing enterprise Skype
The Microsoft/Skype deal is prompting UC pros who were once enterprise Skype skeptics to give the VoIP provider a second look now that an established UC vendor is at the helm. News | 12 May 2011
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LifeSize debuts video support for enterprise Skype, UC pros still split
LifeSize will natively run Skype's code and federate with its massive directory on LifeSize Passport units, but UC pros remain ambivalent as ever about enterprise Skype usage. News | 28 Apr 2011
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Video conferencing security: Keeping private meetings private
Common approaches to building a formidable video conferencing security architecture include encryption, presence and identity management and acceptable use policies. Tip
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The power of virtualized video conferencing from Vidyo
Vidyo rolls out the industry’s first virtualized video conferencing infrastructure, delivering high-quality, scalable video conferencing to any endpoint. Tip
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Telepresence systems should offer greater user control
Telepresence is almost as good as being there, but until telepresence systems offer users greater control over what they see, telepresence will fall short of in-person meetings. Tip
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Understanding the real meaning of pervasive video
Pervasive video and ubiquitous video conferencing are not interchangeable terms. Knowing the real meaning of pervasive video may change the standard approach to video deployment. Tip
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Polycom's deal with HP packs a strategic blow to Cisco
Polycom's deal with HP looks like a win-win for both Polycom and HP, but how will this deal impact Cisco, Juniper Networks, Vidyo and Radvision? Tip
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Ensuring secure and compliant enterprise mobile video platforms
Ensuring security and compliance of mobile video platforms both internally and externally is an important part of an enterprise mobile video conferencing strategy. Tip
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Enterprise mobile video conferencing: Benefits and drawbacks
Enterprise mobile video conferencing is delivering new services that improve productivity and cut costs, but there are some limits to its usefulness. Tip
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Using the iVPN for branch office video conferencing
Enterprises are using iVPNs for branch office video conferencing. Ensuring performance across the iVPN requires capacity planning, WAN optimization and link aggregation. Tip
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Integrating video and unified communications: Video as a core UC tool
The prevalence of video products at this year's Enterprise Connect shows that integrating video and unified communications has become a key focus of providers in the UC market. Tip
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Managing video conferencing bandwidth demand
The demand of video conferencing bandwidth can tax your network, degrading quality of service, availability rates and mission-critical applications. Tip
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Securing high-definition video conferencing and telepresence calls
Unified communications expert Matt Brunk discusses out-of-the-box video conferencing and telepresence security, means of improving protection, how to test solutions and more. Ask the Expert
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What role does video play in unified communications?
Using video in conjunction with unified communications technology can open doors to enhanced collaboration. Our expert explains how video can become a valuable UC business asset. Ask the Expert
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Are there any "green" advantages (like power or cooling) to using VoIP versus a traditional PBX?
Are there any "green" advantages (like power or cooling) to using VoIP versus a traditional PBX? Ask the Expert
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How will employee desktop video use affect our network?
With more concerns now than ever about privacy and security in the enterprise, stemming from increased employee use of web-based applications, companies should assess potential risks and benefits before allowing deployment. Ask the Expert
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What are my options regarding streaming video?
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How can I tell if my network will support an extensive videoconferencing system with a video trainin
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How can I tell if my network will support an extensive videoconferencing system?
How can I tell if my network will support an extensive videoconferencing system with a video training component? Ask the Expert
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Can you help us resolve compatibility problems with Cisco and Avaya?
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Can a video conferencing phone make a call to POTS using VoIP?
Learn if a video conferencing phone make a call to POTS using VoIP in this expert answer. Ask the Expert
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real-time communications (RTC)
Real-time communications (RTC) is any mode of telecommunications in which all users can exchange information instantly or with negligible latency. In this context, the term "real-time" is synonymous with "live." (Continued) Word
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RoundTable
Microsoft RoundTable is a videoconference device designed to simulate in-person meetings... (Continued) Word
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Integrating video conferencing solutions with UC
Integrating video conferencing with unified communications has become critical for many enterprises. John Bartlett of NetForecast speaks with Michael Brandenburg about the benefits of video integration and the challenges that come with it. Video
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Video conferencing essential to disaster recovery communications
Video conferencing and telepresence have become essential parts of a disaster recovery communications plan for both government agencies and enterprises. News
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Avaya introduces iPad mobile UC appliation as mobility interest grows
With mobile unified communications a major priority for enterprises in 2012, Avaya has launched a mobile UC product for the iPad. News
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Top unified communications definitions for UC professionals in 2011
After crunching numbers to see which unified communications definitions our readers searched for most in 2011, one thing's clear: As UC evolves, you like to return to the basics. Feature
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Video conferencing security: Keeping private meetings private
Common approaches to building a formidable video conferencing security architecture include encryption, presence and identity management and acceptable use policies. Tip
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Should you allow video traffic over your enterprise WAN?
Decide whether you should support video traffic across your enterprise WAN (wide area network) using these recommendations. Q&A
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The power of virtualized video conferencing from Vidyo
Vidyo rolls out the industry’s first virtualized video conferencing infrastructure, delivering high-quality, scalable video conferencing to any endpoint. Tip
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Telepresence systems should offer greater user control
Telepresence is almost as good as being there, but until telepresence systems offer users greater control over what they see, telepresence will fall short of in-person meetings. Tip
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Video conferencing system helps emergency response teams mobilize
Transportation and emergency management officials in Houston coordinate emergency response teams using the LifeSize HD video conferencing system its UC pros recently deployed. News
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Hold the hardware: Vendors focus on software-based video conferencing
Enterprise adoption of desktop video is pushing more vendors, such as Polycom, to develop or improve their approaches to software-based video conferencing. News
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Desktop video conferencing software's Web client ups flexibility
UC pros at a Chicago law firm deployed desktop video conferencing software they call "business-class Skype" to keep up with the demands of their highly mobile workforce. News
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About Business Video Conferencing and Telepresence Technology
Business video conferencing and telepresence technology provide face-to-face communications from any location, allowing geographically distant workers to interact as if they are in the same location. In this section, you'll learn about the different options available for enterprise video conferencing solutions, including hardware and software videoconferencing equipment and video conferencing services. Also discover resources that will help you weigh the costs and benefits of implementing telepresence solutions and services.