Go to the office in Second Life Nov 11, 2009
The ability to collaborate effectively using virtual tools may now become an increasingly important skill as technology offers more options than, say, video conferencing. According to Linden Lab, creators of Second Life, more than 1,400 organizations -- including large companies, educational institutions, government agencies and even the U.S. military -- use Second Life to hold meetings, conduct training and prototype new technologies more efficiently. (CNN -- International)
Logitech to buy HD video company for $405 million Nov 11, 2009
LifeSize has 9,000 video conferencing customers in 80 countries, Logitech said. The acquisition could put Logitech in competition with companies including Cisco Systems, which has been pushing deeper into the telepresence and videoconferencing markets ... Cisco is currently trying to buy videoconferencing provider Tandberg for $3 billion, although it has. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Logitech to Buy LifeSize Communications for $405M Nov 11, 2009
Logitech to buy video conferencing company LifeSize Communications for $405 million ... Logitech International SA, a maker of mice, webcams and other computer peripherals, said Tuesday it agreed to buy video conferencing company LifeSize Communications for $405 million ... LifeSize, based in Austin, Texas, provides high-definition video conferencing products to its more than 9,000 customers. (ABC News -- Wire)
Cisco far short of needed Tandberg shares Nov 11, 2009
37 percent of the Norwegian video conferencing company's shares ... Several groups of minority shareholders in Norwegian video conferencing company Tandberg have said they are opposed to Cisco's offer because they believe it is too low. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Point Park brings MBA program to workplaces Nov 10, 2009
Video conferencing allows them to tap into the class no matter where they may be ... On a recent Tuesday, a half-dozen students gathered in GAI s training room for the first day of the global environment of business class, while others dialed in via WebEx video conferencing technology from three locations in Florida as well as from Cincinnati, Charleston, W.Va ... Since 1996, Carnegie Mellon University s Tepper School of Business has used video conferencing to offer MBA classes direct to... (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Creative Tech's survival hinges on China, ZiiLABS' SoC Nov 10, 2009
Intended applications for ZiiLABS' ZMS-08 multimedia processor include "connected TVs, video conferencing systems, Web tablets, media hubs and even smartphones," according to Leow. This market, however, is already crowded with fiercely competitive solutions from companies such as Texas Instruments, Samsung, Nvidia, Marvell and Qualcomm. (EETimes)
Online Doctoral Research via Distan... Nov 10, 2009
The committee s direction is normally through e-mails, phone calls, or video conferencing. This requires adult students to conduct their dissertation research using distance education resources, which make the task even more challenging at times. (Suite101.com)
Telecom revenues back to 08 levels Nov 9, 2009
This executive also added that the government would be the biggest loser on two countsfalling revenue share and also lower bids for the upcoming third generation spectrum, vital for high-end services such as high-speed internet and video conferencing on mobiles. Norways Telenor, which owns a majority stake in Unitech Wireless, and is slated to roll out pan-India operations by the year-end under UniNor brand had recently said that it had factored in losses to the tune of Rs 15,000 crore in... (India Times)
VODO Filmmakers Use BitTorrent To Distribute Movies For Free | Torrents Used Correctly Nov 7, 2009
Video Conferencing With Skype. tVadio - Internet TV Guide. (Multichannel News)
Why I'm Using Exchange 2010 to Say Bye-Bye BlackBerry Nov 7, 2009
The telecommunications firm, which provides networking services such as VPN, video conferencing and VoIP in 60 countries, is on the hunt to improve unified communications for its 5,000 worldwide employees. With this goal in mind, Global Crossing is taking the leap to Exchange 2010 from Exchange 2007 for its e-mail archiving capabilities, connection to cheaper storage, and as a replacement for its current voicemail system. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
New Technology Helps Deaf Nov 5, 2009
The VRI works with a laptop and Web cam or video conferencing equipment to connect the deaf with certified interpreters who are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. CAAG interpreter Brian Derterman, who's been deaf since infancy, said this technology would have come in handy when he ended up in the emergency room. (Click2Houston, TX)
Google Apps will get stronger video chat capabilities Nov 4, 2009
The company acquired Web and video conferencing software in 2007 from Swedish company Marratech. Beefing up video and voice communications within Gmail is a good decision because e-mail remains the most-used enterprise application by information workers, said Sheri McLeish, a Forrester Research analyst. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Enterprises Need "Real Time Web" Strategy Nov 4, 2009
Real-time services span everything from instant messaging, Twitter and online conferencing to blogs and wikis that users can update without an editorial or management filter. Lundy said a new generation of users that grew up with these consumer services expects to continue to use them in an enterprise setting regardless of corporate policy. (Datamation)
NetStreams bought by Utah company Nov 4, 2009
Austin-based network entertainment systems company has been acquired by (Nasdaq:CLRO), a Salt Lake City company that develops audio conferencing systems. ClearOne paid about $2 million in cash and assumed about $2 million of long-term debt, according to a release from NetStreams. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
India to address US woes on spectrum auctions Nov 4, 2009
On 3G airwaves auctions, which allows telcos to offer high-end services such as video conferencing and ultra fast internet on the mobiles, the US Subcommittee has sought that DoT provide clarity on when investor conferences would be held, the exact amount of airwaves that is available for sale and also the time line for the process. The DoT in turn, during the meet on Wednesday, will present the revised information memorandum (IM) on 3G auctions which addresses all these issues, an official in... (India Times)
Growing overseas job market Nov 4, 2009
" These days, much of a company's international work can be carried out without employees having to go overseas. Hachey says remote working technologies such as video conferencing have reduced the need for business travel, and if employees do need to work abroad, it's usually for a short stint. That means global companies are increasingly looking for adaptable employees who can show they are able to work for short periods in a variety of countries and work cultures. "No longer are businesses... (CNN -- International)
From Edgard to Cooperstown Oct 31, 2009
Bonnie Dinvaut, coordinator of educational technology for the St. John Parish school system, said the district plans to have video conferencing technology installed in every public school in the parish by next school year ... His next comment, though, really got to the heart of the matter as far as video conferencing is concerned ... This innocent remark shows the power of video conferencing to open up new worlds for today s students. (L Observateur, LA)
COGECO Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.10 Per Share Oct 30, 2009
Cogeco Cable also provides, to its commercial customers, data networking, e-business applications, video conferencing, hosting services, Ethernet, private line, VoIP, HSI access, dark fibre, data storage, data security and co-location services and other advanced communication solutions. Through its Cogeco Diffusion subsidiary, COGECO owns and operates the RYTHME FM radio stations in Montreal, Quebec City, Trois-Rivieres and Sherbrooke, as well as the FM 93 radio station in Quebec City. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Saint Louis center a 'dream come true' Oct 28, 2009
4 million for the new, 27,000-square-foot building, which will also feature a television production studio and a video conferencing center. The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation gave the school $5. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dialogic Announces New Release of Host Media Processing Software, Version 4.1LIN Oct 26, 2009
1 into their solutions to expand their business reach from voice only applications to both video and voice applications," said Jim Machi, senior VP of marketing at Dialogic. "Developers are creating innovative solutions such as video portals, multimedia conferencing, video surveillance applications, video-enabled call centers and video-enabled social networking. We are delighted by the overwhelming global support of the beta trial customers from India, China, Sri Lanka, Korea, Thailand,... (Canada Newswire)
Flexible, Open-Source Telephony Resources Oct 26, 2009
See Me, Hear Me is a free VoIP app for Windows () and Linux that includes instant messaging capabilities and works with almost any Web camera for either audio or video conferencing. It complies with the SIP protocol, an open standard for online telephony, and interoperates with most SIP-compatible phones and proxies. (BusinessWeek)
VA expands across state Oct 25, 2009
Video conferencing abilities allow health care providers to reach out to veterans ... The Gillette VA Clinic, which leases the new building from the foundation, sports additional exam rooms, a small procedure room, a mental health room, and video conferencing abilities ... "We have a lot more video conferencing capability that previously was very limited," Van Mark said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Govt wants to end court adjournments Oct 24, 2009
"All cases involving traffic offences or bailable offences can be dealt with through web and video conferencing technology," suggests the Vision Document. But the stress on "no adjournments" represents the boldest proposal to tackle judicial delays by seeking to put an end to the common pratice among litigants to seek postponement of hearing on one pretext or the other to frustrate the other side. (India Times, India)
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Next, the City Council will begin its review of the budget proposal at a series of public meetings and workshops that begin at 8 a.m. Thursday at the Conferencing Center on the seventh floor of City Hall. After Laws presentation, council member King Parker said he looks forward to vigorous oversight of the budget proposal. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Panasonic Avionics Corporation To Provide Premier Broadband Connectivity Solution for Business Aviation Oct 21, 2009
The suite provides the bandwidth to support virtually any service business passengers require, including simultaneous voice, Internet, VPN, live television and video conferencing ... eXTraBandwidth This solution provides a tiered offering of guaranteed, consistent bandwidth for high quality communications, such as dedicated voice, video conferencing and other bandwidth-critical applications. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
No Frontiers: Ushering In A New Era Of Conferencing Technology Oct 21, 2009
20, 2009) Poor image and sound quality is encountered all too frequently in the world of video and telephone conferencing, but powerful compression technologies are set to consign these problems to the past even in the humble living room ... (May 19, 2008) A program that delivers pulmonary rehabilitation via video-conferencing technology, the internet and other emerging technologies to patients who live too far from respiratory therapy centers to make. (Science Daily)
AVI-SPL, TAMCO partner for finance option Oct 21, 2009
AVI-SPL, which bills itself the largest global integrator of audiovisual and video conferencing systems and services, was founded in 1979 as The company, based in Tampa, merged with of Columbia, Md. in 2008 to form AVI-SPL.. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Broadband funding stimulates proposals Oct 20, 2009
The Telehealth Network would provide rural hospitals in Pennsylvania with video conferencing equipment so patients can confer with specialists at other locations. On the other side of the state, a Philadelphia proposal wants to expand broadband to the underserved population of five prisons. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sexism in the City Oct 19, 2009
Those are the commercial realities". The Fawcett Society believes Ms Pease is not entirely "appreciative" of what flexible working means. Ms Banyard argues that fitting hours around the job - not working less - brings greater rewards to companies and workers. Staff get more family time and a morale boost while the company benefits through less staff turnover and higher productivity. Meanwhile, Mr Molloy says many weapons can be used to tackle "unsociability", particularly new technology - for... (BBC News -- UK)
TLC sues Jon Gosselin Oct 18, 2009
(CNN) -- Jon and Kate Gosselin aren't the only ones conferencing with lawyers. TLC, the network that introduced the bickering couple and their eight kids to the nation, has not only put the kibosh on "Jon & Kate Plus 8" but also filed a breach of contract lawsuit Friday against Jon Gosselin. (CNN -- International)
Three Colorado medical centers named test sites for 'Connected Care' project Oct 17, 2009
Connected Care will connect patients with medical specialists located hundreds of miles away through high-definition video conferencing and other technologies to "create an experience remarkably similar to having the doctor in the same room with the patient," UnitedHealthcare said. San Jose, Calif. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Cisco to buy Starent for $2.9B Oct 15, 2009
The deal follows Cisco's $3 billion offer two weeks ago for Norwegian video conferencing company. Starent (NASDAQ:STAR) started in 2000 and went public in 2007. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Cisco to buy Starent for $2.9 billion Oct 14, 2009
For Cisco, the top U.S. network equipment maker, the deal follows the company's October 1 announcement it plans to buy video conferencing equipment maker Tandberg for $3 billion. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)
Hospital agency gets grant Oct 14, 2009
POCATELLO -- The Portneuf Health Care Foundation has been awarded a 150,000 federal grant to help the region's critical access hospitals install equipment for telemedicine conferencing ... said one of his staff members was in Rexburg Tuesday installing a video system for telemedicine conferencing at Madison Memorial Hospital. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Cisco buys mobile broadband firm Oct 14, 2009
On 1 October it agreed to buy the Norwegian video conferencing company Tandberg for $3bn. At the time, Cisco chief executive John Chambers said the firm would be "more aggressive" over the next 12 months in pursuing other acquisitions. (BBC News -- Technology)
L.A. still projects benefits from a move to Google Apps, report says Oct 14, 2009
The hosted Google offering can also provide the city with video conferencing capabilities if the city purchases cameras. If LA were to add this capability without Google, it would cost nearly $4 million more over five years, the report said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
8 ways the American information worker remains a Luddite Oct 13, 2009
Seventy-six percent never use Web conferencing tools such as Cisco System's WebEx. Others that are mostly ignored include business-reporting tools (78%), team document-sharing sites such as Microsoft SharePoint (80%), social networking sites (89%) and videoconferencing (91%) ... Less than 20% of users of Web conferencing applications claimed to feel "highly expert" in them. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Video Conferencing: Why Isn't It More Successful? Oct 10, 2009
Video Conferencing: Why Isn't It More Successful ... Video Conferencing: Why Isn't It More Successful ... Most of the reasons have been addressed over the years but video conferencing, which we are increasingly calling Telepresence, still isn t a success. (Datamation)
Telepresence cuts near $1M in travel costs for law firm Oct 8, 2009
The conferencing gear that simulates across-the-table meetings has a provable and achievable return on investment over five years, and may actually pay for itself before then, says Don Jaycox, CIO of DLA Piper U.S. ... Jaycox says the quality of the illusion that everyone is in the same room is so high that a group of conferencing attorneys working on a case broke off into two groups, one at each end of the virtual table, as if they were all in the same room and split up to discuss separate... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Lawyers feud over move to Kapolei Oct 7, 2009
And two Honolulu courtrooms "will be upgraded with computer communication technology to facilitate video conferencing and video on-record appearances between Honolulu and Kapolei," he said. Kids First, the family court's education program for divorcing parents and their children, will take place on alternating weeks at Kapolei and at the downtown Circuit Court complex, according to Moon. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dell Rolls Out Laser Printer and Vostro Desktop Oct 6, 2009
The includes the newest Intel processors the Core i5 or the (optional) Core i7 and discrete video graphics from Nvidia and ATI. The systems also feature pre-installed video conferencing software, dual-display support and multi-touch technology (think remote collaboration possibilities), which plays into the Windows 7 optimization capabilities such as pinch-to-zoom and tap-and-drag scrolling. Do note that you ll need to buy a touch-screen monitor and a Webcam to take advantage of that technology. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Cisco Keeps Its Video Focus With $3 Billion Acquisition Oct 2, 2009
Cisco Systems () on Thursday ratcheted up its pressure on Microsoft () and other Web conferencing rivals, saying it would acquire Norwegian videoconferencing vendor Tandberg in a deal valued at $3 billion ... Web conferencing and online collaboration also make up an increasingly major market for such tech giants as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard () and Apple () ... Tandberg's strengths include desktop PC Web conferencing systems aimed at midsize companies, while much of Cisco's strength has been in... (Investors Business Daily)
Cisco buying Norwegian video firm Oct 2, 2009
Computer group Cisco Systems has agreed to buy Norwegian video conferencing company Tandberg for $3bn (1. 9bn). (BBC News -- Business)
Cisco struggle to move TelePresence down market prompts Tandberg buyout Oct 2, 2009
(10-01) 13:34 PDT -- is a gamble that video conferencing can take off in the small/medium business and consumer markets, which to date haven't embraced Cisco's TelePresence systems ... which represents just 1% of the video conferencing units sold ... to the clear leader in all of video conferencing, says Ira Weinstein, an analyst with Wainhouse Research. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Google rolls out preview of Wave Oct 2, 2009
"It's no longer email is one container and SMS is one container, and all these things are silos. Wave is breaking those silos down.'' Wave users running Ribbit's applications could, for example, hold a telephone conference that would connect through any kind of voice communication - a mobile phone, a land line or voice-over-internet - and then store a recording of the resulting conversation as an audio file or transcribe the conversation into a text document embedded in the Wave. Another... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Analysts Helpful But Can Miss Big Move Oct 2, 2009
Cisco Systems on Thursday ratcheted up its pressure on Microsoft and other Web conferencing rivals, saying it would acquire Norwegian videoconferencing vendor Tandberg in a deal valued at $3 billion. The purchase will let Cisco (CSCO) expand its video business and also create more network traffic. (Investors Business Daily)
Clinic for vets ready for business Oct 1, 2009
Among the amenities at the new building: video conferencing technology to put patients in touch with specialists and fellow veterans across the state, the capacity for hosting an MRI machine, plus designated areas for podiatry and mental health care. The building is also designed with veterans confidentiality in mind, McCreery says, a luxury that wasnt always available in the tight confines of the old location. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
> The Pitch: Skys the limit for startups that shift to 8KMiles tools Oct 1, 2009
The company also offers collaboration and dashboard tools including instant messaging, video conferencing and message boards to ensure successful, timely project execution. HOW IT MAKES MONEY: There are two revenue streams. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
FCC's Job One: Defining Broadband Sep 30, 2009
For one thing, the staffers said in their mid-term report to the commissioners, the cost would vary from $20 billion for simple Web browsing and e-mail funcionality to $350 billion for the kind of service that supports HD video, telemedicine and two-way video conferencing. Even more if the plan assumed that even more bandwidth-hungry applications would be built. (Multichannel News)
IPhone Stalkerware, Magic Speakers Steal Show Sep 25, 2009
While big companies sometimes use Demo for product introductions -- was here with Skyroom, a $149 program for high-definition corporate video conferencing and real-time collaboration -- the main focus is on smaller outfits that may be aiming their presentations as much at the venture capitalists prowling the aisles as at potential customers. One of the hits was , which showed off its invisible speaker technology, called Edge Motion. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Novell Chief Technology Officer-WorkGroup to Keynote GWAVACon Berlin Sep 24, 2009
"As Novell's largest collaboration partner, we're pleased to have Ken representing Novell as the keynote speaker The conference will be held at the Berlin Marriott, Berlin Germany, from October 17 through 19, 2009. About GWAVACon GWAVACon is the Novell Collaboration training conference sponsored by GWAVA and Novell, held annually in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Leading GroupWise experts and 3rd party vendors join Novell and GWAVA to offer attendees the most up-to-date information... (PR Newswire)
TCS bags AP network project Sep 24, 2009
The network will enable the state government to have video conferencing facility across go 00004000 vernment offices and also enable government offices to communicate and conference with each other over VoIP (voice over internet protocol). This will reduce communication expenses. (India Times)
DEMOfall ?09 product spotlight: HP Skyroom Sep 23, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- One of the most striking enterprise products on display at this year's DEMOfall show has been HP's Skyroom videoconferencing software that combines instant messaging capabilities with high-definition video streaming ... At this point it only allows for intra-company conferencing ... How do I add "buddies" to my Skyroom videoconferencing list. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
AMD Changes the Game with ATI Radeon HD 5800 Series DirectX® 11-Compliant Graphics Cards, Harnessing the Most Powerful Processor Ever Created1 Sep 23, 2009
Enjoy the best of todays latest visually-enhanced online applications social networking, video conferencing, video entertainment, and satellite imagery all in stunning detail. Ecosystem support. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
HP debuts SkyRoom conferencing at Demo show Sep 23, 2009
Billed as an affordable, HD-quality videoconferencing service, the product will allow full-collaboration and face-to-face meetings. As Jim Zafarana, vice president and general manager of HP s global workstation business put it, you can share anything on your screen, and you can share yourself. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Has Tech Run Out Of Case? Sep 22, 2009
If this sounds a little broad, take Skype Video today, using DSL. Now, think of the image quality and conferencing features we'll get with our dispersed families or coworkers. Today, Cisco sells high-end telepresence systems for enterprise customers, tomorrow, just as we went from mainframes to personal computers, we'll have personal telepresence. (CBS News)
Broadband means economic growth Sep 22, 2009
Without broadband, there would be no way to communicate with your doctor over Internet-enabled video conferencing, potentially leaving health care costs to skyrocket even more than they have already. And without broadband, there would be no way to watch your favorite shows from anywhere on your laptop or smart phone and along with that, there would be no growth in online advertising revenues. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
PFGBest unveils new headquarters Sep 22, 2009
He can hold meetings face to face with any of the Peregrine offices in 25 countries around the world via video conferencing from his Cedar Falls "war room.". Despite all the innovations, the building itself carries a smaller appraisal than it's price tag would warrant. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
G-20 security driving away Pittsburgh's bustle Sep 21, 2009
Instead, they will use high-speed broadband connections, Webcasts, Internet and video conferencing - the same technology that has helped make the economy inextricably global - to try to solve the very issues that leave world leaders flabbergasted. Urban rescuer. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Diplomacy opens a portal to profit Sep 21, 2009
One breakthrough in conceiving Swissnex was the government s decision to allow private funding for new Boston offices, financing everything from building costs to network and conferencing systems. Governments traditionally shy away from such intermingling of private and public sector spending, but that seems chaste in an age when the business of the consulate is business. (Boston Globe)
3G allocations hit fresh hurdle Sep 19, 2009
3G airwaves are vital for high-end services, such as video conferencing and high-speed internet on mobiles. Both ministries had signed an MoU on May 22, 2009. (India Times)
Bringing USU together: President Albrecht invites community to maiden State of University address Sep 17, 2009
In addition to the live presentation, the speech will be televised live to USU sites across the state via Interactive Video Conferencing. Specific room locations will be determined by each site and coordinated by the Distance Education office in Logan. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
State seeks $100M stimulusfor electronic health records Sep 16, 2009
Even in urban areas, the infrastructure cannot support projects such as remote diagnosis through high-definition video conferencing that demands large amounts of bandwidth. Fredosso says the federal government was deluged by applications for grants, and there is no guarantee MCNC will get the money. (Triangle Business Journal)
Naming a classroom building is excellent honor for Tunheim Sep 15, 2009
Today, it has a high-tech auditorium, two interactive video conferencing rooms, an information assurance lab, an audio lab and offices for online and distance education. The public ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. Sept. 25 on the lawn south of the building. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
How Independent Can A DNR Secretary Really Be? (12) Sep 14, 2009
On Sept. 25, three-hour seminars, from 9 a.m. until noon, will take place at Green Bay, Eau Claire, La Crosse and Rhinelander via video conferencing. In Eau Claire, the site is at UW-Eau Claire, in the Phillips Recital Hall in the Haas Fine Arts Building, corner of Water Street ve. (Agri-View, WI)
