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Multipoint videoconferences can degenerate into an uncontrolled rabble if you don’t know how to manage multiple sites. For example: What are the pitfalls in a voice-activated call? How do you ensure that everyone has an orderly turn at speaking?
The tips sheet below will help you to manage a multipoint videoconference so that everyone feels that [...]

Sun’s Virtual Workplace (MPK20) allows colleagues to work together in planned meetings, or to talk informally in unplanned encounters.
On any given day, over 50% of Sun’s workforce is remote. MPK20 is a
virtual 3D environment in which employees can accomplish their real
work, share documents, and meet with colleagues using natural voice communication.
This is truly a fusion [...]

This 3-minute video from TheStreet.com talks about the types of web and video conference systems available and their place in business. (You have to sit through a short ad before it starts.)
There’s a related article you can read if you can’t watch the video.
View the video. Read the article.

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Where would you like to take your class today? Polycom have generously sponsored the following events so that they are free of charge. They will be streamed live as well as archived for later access.
Click here for more information & registration. Below is an overview:
October

30th: Janie Panagopoulus – Author

November

5th: Project Africa – Stefan Lyons
8th & [...]

I’m on telepresence again. I found this video from Cisco called Changing the Face of Collaboration. It’s 9 minutes long & gives a good overview of what you need to think about before implementing telepresence and also shows some good shots of telepresence in action.

And here’s a 4 minute one talking about telepresence in action. [...]

I’ve just added 3 new categories to this blog:

Best Practice
Worst Practice
Question of the Week

The first two I can easily fill - however I need help with the third as I’ll need 52 questions! A daunting task (pun intended).
Please Email me - or post to Comments below - any question about videoconferencing and I’ll answer it [...]

I figure you’re a videoconference user if you’re reading this blog.
Wainhouse Research is undergoing their annual in-depth study on Videoconferencing usage and plans. I encourage you to take 10-15 minutes to complete the 21-question survey - the questions are designed to be fast and easy to answer.
In return, everyone who completes the survey will be [...]

On November 8, speakers from across the globe share their latest real-world uses of H.323 videoconferencing and other compatible systems in the niinth Megaconference. The audience consists of:

Active participants who have access to advanced Internet connectivity and an H.323 or other compatible videoconferencing endpoint, and
Observers who watch the simultaneous stream using a web browser and [...]

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