ConferencePlus(TM) Develops Support and Management Solutions for VoIP-Based Enterprise Conferencing.SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Conference Plus, Inc. (ConferencePlus[TM]) a leading global provider of audio, web, and videoconferencing A real time video session between two or more users or between two or more locations. Although the first videoconferencing was done with traditional analog TV and satellites, inhouse room systems became popular in the early 1980s after Compression Labs pioneered digitized video systems services, today announces that it has developed support and management services for Voice over Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. (VoIP) conferencing for premise-based deployments. ConferencePlus has developed a complete package of support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services that will significantly ease the deployment, maintenance, and management of enterprise based conferencing platforms. The service provides ease of use for customers with the flexibility, scalability, and reliability required to meet the unique demands of enterprise users. "Enterprise customers of all sizes want to deploy conferencing bridges within their IP networks to leverage their network investments and reduce costs," said Greg Doerr, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , ConferencePlus. "While these investments make sense on paper, in reality, they require a complete package of services to meet enterprise goals and to achieve the desired savings. We've taken the expertise we've developed while deploying our IP based hosted solutions, and made them available for a premise-based solution," Doerr added. ConferencePlus has extended its complete portfolio of services and tools for enterprises deploying a conferencing platform. These include proprietary tools like MyAccount Dashboard[TM] and ViewPlus[TM] and high-touch, operator assisted services for formal meetings and events. Other services for the enterprise include: -- Billing and cost allocation via corporate purchasing cards -- Maintenance and upgrade management -- Reservation services -- In-conference help and technical support -- Integrated web conferencing A videoconferencing session via the Internet. In order to interact with other participants, attendees use either a Web application or an application downloaded into their client machines. -- Online Account and Conference Management -- Integration with Corporate Directories and Cost Allocation systems In Spring 2005, ConferencePlus collaborated on the enterprise deployment of a VoIP based platform for one of the world's largest technology companies. "That deployment, combined with the expertise we developed implementing our own VoIP platform, served as the basis for our new offering and we have added the flexibility to adapt to an enterprise's unique needs," Doerr said. "We remain committed to continually improving our VoIP features and functionality, and providing the highest quality conferencing experience possible - whether on our own platform or with a customers enterprise solution," Doerr added. For more information on the ConferencePlus enterprise solution, contact Dan Papa, VP Global Investment Accounts, ConferencePlus at 847/619-6878. About Conference Plus, Inc. Conference Plus, Inc., a leading global provider of audio, web and videoconferencing services is dedicated to providing high quality, reliable conferencing services that customer's trust with their most important events. ConferencePlus is leading the way in providing innovative IP-based collaboration solutions that are backed by proven technology and exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois Schaumburg is a village in Cook County and DuPage County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 75,386. As of 2005, the population slightly dropped to 72,690 according to the Census Bureau. with an international headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, ConferencePlus is a subsidiary of Westell Technologies, Inc. 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