Video Conferencing in High Definition

Posted on June 19, 2008 Written by 3 Comments

High Definition Video Conferencing, wow that’s amazing. I found a great write up on the features and functionality of the Polycom TPX HD 306M from IVCI. Some of the features are below, you would obviously have to see the High Definition to believe it. However, not sure I want to see coworkers in high def – haha. Below is a picture of just one possible configuration.

The high definition telepresence provides a real-life experience. From their site “We’ve combined the best of our audio, video and collaboration technologies into a single, easy-to-use, reliable solution. The Polycom TPX HD 306M has, as its core, Polycom HDX high definition Ultimate HD visual communications solutions that offer unmatched HD video, HD voice and HD content quality. In third party side-by-side comparisons, Polycom HD video ranked first in audio quality, video quality, interoperability, performance and content sharing over all other comparable HD products1. Polycom has a solid reputation as a video communications company with the largest installed base of systems — over half a million video endpoints deployed — and ten years experience in design and research and development. We are the telepresence experts.

The telepresence experience we deliver for you is effortless. Your meetings are scheduled and managed by the Telepresence Video Network Operations Center (VNOC) that uses a unique combination of people, tools, and processes to deliver an exceptional end user telepresence experience.

When considering whether to replace in person meetings and save money on air fare and other travel, the high definition telepresence makes a very compelling argument.

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Global Companies Video Conferencing & Going Green Strategy

Posted on June 12, 2008 Written by Leave a Comment

We just posted a note about video conferencing and the recent realization from many companies that it can help the environment significantly. That is of course if the online meetings are being held instead of flying.

The most recent article was aimed at those in the U.S. conducting business in the U.S. I came across an article and statements here on ITWeb in which Patricia quotes Dan Engel, regional sales manager for Israel, Greece and Southern Africa at Polycom.

“It has become an issue for most corporates and enterprises to look at how they act and how they can save the environment,”

Obviously the impact can be exponentially greater if global companies embrace video conferencing and online meetings thereby reducing travel even more.

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Online meetings save the planet by cutting carbon emissions

Posted on June 5, 2008 Written by Leave a Comment

There are many reasons to use video conferencing. An article, or press release, was put out stating that you could save the planet by cutting carbon emissions and thereby creating a greener planet.

This was discussed in the Companies Worldwide Rely on Polycom Video and Telepresence to Cut Carbon Emissions for a Greener Planet release found on CNN Money. They state that those such as ….Easynet, CoStar, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP understand that recent advances have put video conferencing and telepresence within reach of companies of all sizes. The latest HD video systems now pay for themselves the very first time three people choose to avoid one international trip and elect to use video instead.

While cost savings, convenience, and time savings are all reasons to utilize video conferencing, the fact that you are helping reduce emissions for a greener planet is a nice bonus. The article was put out by Polycom.

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