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Spotlight on unified communications

Posted September 30, 2013 - 4:53 pm

According to recent research, 51% of those currently using or planning to use UC technology expect to increase their spending.
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I was a webcam zombie! How to look alive and professional in Web meetings

Posted September 13, 2013 - 10:49 am

We all know webcam zombies--people who may look normal walking down the street, but who, when they sit in front of a webcam, look ghastly. The problem could be the lighting. It could be their sloppy clothing choices. It could be the junk piled in the background that you'd just as soon not see. In any case, they look like someone you'd rather avoid than engage in a Web chat.
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Adobe Connect upgraded to offer conference recording and mobile streaming

Posted August 19, 2013 - 1:08 pm

Will Adobe Connect 9.1 make the videoconference tool competitive with Webex?
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Break the Bottleneck: Smooth out your business's voice and video streaming with QoS

Posted August 5, 2013 - 3:12 pm

Prioritize your network traffic to ensure consistent quality.
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Thinking of doing a job interview via video? Don't.

Posted July 30, 2013 - 9:40 am

New research shows that candidates who interview for jobs via video conferencing put themselves at a disadvantage.
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Six things you need to know about WebRTC

Posted July 1, 2013 - 12:44 pm

WebRTC (Real-Time Communication) a series of designs and guidelines promoted by Google and others through the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and MPEG groups to provide a common stack for audio and video communications directly between two browsers.
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What is WebRTC?

Posted July 1, 2013 - 11:45 am

Enterprise trade shows have recently been full of chatter about WebRTC (Real-Time Communication). Descriptions like game changer and disruptive technology have been used. But, what is WebRTC and does it really matter?
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CERN retires proprietary video conferencing system in favor of Vidyo

Posted June 17, 2013 - 12:52 pm

International physics alliance chooses Vidyo video conferencing gear.
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Webcams that mean business: Brother's NW-100 HD VideoCam vs. Logitech's BCC950 Conference Cam

Posted May 19, 2013 - 7:31 am

The the Brother NW-1000 Webcam and the Logitech BCC950 ConferenceCam both cost more than a garden-variety webcam, but they're not outrageously expensive. And both deliver features that can help business conferees really see what's going on at the other end of the line.
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Blue Jeans Network looks to expand access to affordable videoconferencing

Posted March 19, 2013 - 12:04 pm

Blue Jeans Network is rolling out an iOS app, partnering with with Tely Labs on an affordable video collaboration appliance and launching dual streams in a bid to expand access to videoconferencing.
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Cisco aims software improvements at enterprise video communications

Posted March 19, 2013 - 8:10 am

Anticipating explosive growth in video communications, Cisco is readying product improvements designed to simplify the management of videoconferencing traffic and to streamline its use for employees.
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Review: TelyHD Business Edition

Posted March 14, 2013 - 10:32 am

A group of my colleagues from different offices recently attempted a multi-party videoconference, brutally showing the continued need for a better method of video communication.
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7 low-cost videoconferencing services: Which is best for your meeting?

Posted December 19, 2012 - 8:35 am

Remote colleagues and friends are the norm today. We look at 7 online services that help you keep in touch.
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Avaya looks to next generation video conferencing

Posted December 12, 2012 - 12:19 pm

Following up on its purchase earlier this year of video optimization company Radvision, Avaya Wednesday announced enhancements to its Aura and Flare unified communications (UC) platforms that could signal the company's move into next generation videoconferencing for the enterprise.
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Collaborating and videoconferencing over the cloud with OmniJoin

Posted December 3, 2012 - 4:31 pm

We review Brother's OmniJoin Web and videoconferencing service.
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Web-based conferencing comes of age

Posted October 22, 2012 - 11:49 am

As more people telecommute, having a reliable way to connect via desktop video conferencing takes on greater importance. And for employees working in the office, Web-based meetings are a cheaper and less time consuming alternative to business travel.
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Videoconferencing comes to Drexel University

Posted October 15, 2012 - 11:13 am

Drexel University and Advanced AV, an audiovisual systems integrator, are collaborating on a video conferencing system as classes get underway.
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LifeSize unveils all-in-one HD videoconferencing units

Posted May 15, 2012 - 10:18 pm

LifeSize on Tuesday unveiled two portable, all-in-one videoconferencing units for various work spaces, including home offices, meeting rooms and executive offices.
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iPad in the enterprise: A videoconferencing dream machine?

Posted April 10, 2012 - 7:25 am

The iPad and other mobile devices have the potential to transform how employees communicate and collaborate, essentially becoming magic hubs for videoconferencing and instant-messaging. But remember CIOs, the underlying network is more important than the device.
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Bowdoin students' love of Ocarina music app hasn't crashed the Wi-Fi

Posted March 20, 2012 - 8:11 am

Bowdoin College recently completed a $1 million upgrade to its wireless network that allows more Wi-Fi access for students, including video streaming, and better network management for the IT staff.
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Video conferencing mistakes make espionage easy, say researchers

Posted January 29, 2012 - 8:10 am

Tens of thousands of video conferencing setups, including some in corporate meeting rooms where the most confidential information is discussed, are vulnerable to spying attacks, researchers said.
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Why… delays… in… video calls just might be good for you

Posted October 12, 2011 - 3:45 pm

The next time you’re on a Google+ hangout or other video call, relish any computer- or network-based communications delays between you and the other participant. After all, such seemingly awkward and frustrating silences can actually enhance the conversation, according to research out of Ohio State University.
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Polycom brings video meetings to iPads, Android tablets

Posted October 11, 2011 - 8:35 pm

Mobile is the new frontier of videoconferencing, with several vendors bringing mobile devices into the fold for video meetings. Polycom is set to become the latest, with high-definition calling capability on the Apple iPad, Motorola Xoom and Galaxy Tab.
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Magor partners to push satellite videoconferencing

Posted July 26, 2011 - 3:43 pm

A Canadian company hopes to take advantage of a new High Definition satellite videoconferencing service to remote areas that offers low latency even though it skips around the world partly through the unmanaged Internet.
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Polycom unveils videoconferencing system that supports Lync

Posted July 11, 2011 - 9:04 am

Polycom today unveiled a $10,000 room-size videoconferencing system that integrates with Microsoft's Lync collaboration tools.
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