Latest conferencing products.VoIP application EASILY DEPLOY VOIP CONFERENCING, combining high-quality voice solutions with increased end-user convenience and control. Voyant's native IP-conferencing solution, Instant Conferencing Enabler (ICE), permits on-demand, instant multipoint collaboration using the session initiation protocol (protocol) Session Initiation Protocol - (SIP) A very simple text-based application-layer control protocol. It creates, modifies, and terminates sessions with one or more participants. Such sessions include Internet telephony and multimedia conferences. It is described in RFC 2543. (SIP). By leveraging SIP, ICE can empower end users with the ability to immediately launch voice conferences without prior subscription. Interoperating with all SIP-compliant end points, ICE is a robust, scalable voice application that sits on top of Voyant's IP platform to provide a rack-and-stack configuration that can be deployed quickly and easily. Additionally, the ICE open application interface can enable Internet control of conferences, as well as add voice collaboration to existing applications, such as data conferencing Sharing data interactively among several users in different locations. Data conferencing is made up of whiteboards and application sharing and are often used in conjunction with an audio or videoconferencing connection. or instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or .--Voyant Technologies www.voyanttech.com Circle 305 for more information Quality videoconferencing UPGRADE THE QUALITY OF VIDEOCONFERENCES without having to learn a new application. Conferencer is an H.323-compliant, IP-based videoconferencing solution that integrates easily with current and future broadband networking architecture, including ethernet, ATM, token ring A local area network (LAN) access method developed by IBM. Conforming to the IEEE 802.5 standard, Token Ring uses a token ring access method and connects up to 255 nodes in a star topology at 4, 16 or 100 Mbps. , T-1, FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface) Often pronounced "fiddy," it was a LAN and MAN access method that had its heyday in the mid-1990s. FDDI was an ANSI standard token passing network that transmitted 100 Mbps over optical fiber up to 10 kilometers. , cable modem cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. , DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary and other IP networks. Conferencer accelerates Microsoft's NetMeeting videoconferencing and visual-collaboration application software, raising quality to that of expensive, room-based videoconferencing systems. Simply install the Conferencer PCI card A circuit board that plugs into the computer's PCI bus and contains the control electronics for a peripheral device. Starting in the latter half of the 1990s, PCI became very popular. See PCI. , load the software and connect the camera for seamless, business-quality videoconferencing. By offloading the video and audio processing from the PC to Array's proprietary VideoFLOW semiconductor hardware, Conferencer improves not only the audio and video quality, but also the performance and reliability of other applications, such as NetMeeting's T.120 visual collaboration tools, white board and application-sharing capabilities.--Array Microsystems www.array.com Circle 306 for more information Flexible cserver IP APPLICATION SERVER hosts a unique business conferencing application, eSee Conferencing offers native IP phone-to-phone conference calling, which does not require reservations or operator assistance, audio streaming See streaming audio. , as well as document sharing--with no need to upload anything. Hosts can manage calls via the Web, including muting, disconnecting and dialing out to add participants, who then can call in via the phone or listen via streaming. Hosts also have the benefit of a permanent conference ID and dial-in number for every call. Additional applications are available to offer a virtual classroom environment, with synchronous applications to enable the typical interaction of a live classroom.-eYak www.eyak.com Circle 307 for more information IP multiservice platform ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION deploys IP-centric voice, video and conferencing services. The new chassis-based viaIP multiservice platform is designed for next-generation communication networks, addressing the IP communication requirements of service providers, and large enterprise and government networks. The viaIP solution integrates multimedia gateway, multipoint conferencing Same as teleconferencing. This is a rather redundant phrase, because conferencing implies three or more participants, rather than point-to-point between two people. , data collaboration See data conferencing. and gatekeeper intelligence into a single, standards-based platform. This cost-effective, voice- and video-over-IP solution provides the scalability and interoperability needed for deploying IP-centric voice, video and data networks. The viaIP uses a four-slot CompactPCI architecture that supports hot-swappable, mix-and-match functionality. This highly configurable and scalable design provides maximum flexibility for meeting a wide variety of functional and performance application requirements. The system is easy to install and maintain, with mix-and-match configuration options that include: MCU (1) (MicroController Unit) A computer on a single chip. See microcontroller. (2) (Multipoint Control Unit) A device that is used to moderate a videoconference of three or more end points (users at computers or groups of users cards for multipoint conferencing functionality, with support for up to 100 conferencing ports per card; multimedia gateway cards, with two PRI PRI: see Institutional Revolutionary party. (Primary Rate Interface) An ISDN service that provides 23 64 Kbps B (Bearer) channels and one 64 Kbps D (Data) channel (23B+D), which is equivalent to the 24 channels of a T1 line. interfaces per card for translation between H.320 and H.323; and high-performance Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. application server cards for running viaIP applications.--RADVision www.radvision.com Circle 309 for more information QoS performance COMPLETE SUPPORT FOR ISDN PRI ISDN PRI Integrated Services Digital Network Primary Rate Interface (also seen as ISDN-PRI) , QoS performance enhancements and full global management system software support are now available. The ViewStation FX and VS4000 group video communication systems now feature version 2.5 software. In addition to the existing support of ISDN PRI for T-1, the new software completely supports ISDN PRI video communications over the E-1 standard for Europe and the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. . The increased bandwidth allows these regions to experience TV quality, 60 fps NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) The committee that developed the television standards for the U.S, which are also used in Canada, Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries. Both the committee and the standard are called "NTSC. and 50 fps PAL, interlaced video See interlace. communications at data rates of 512 kbps to 2 Mbps over circuit-switched or IP networks. QoS enhancements include on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. diagnostics, packet and jitter A flicker or fluctuation in a transmission signal or display image. The term is used in several ways, but it always refers to some offset of time and space from the norm. For example, in a network transmission, jitter would be a bit arriving either ahead or behind a standard clock cycle control, and IP precedence, an H.323 standard that allows prioritization of audio and video data. The software also supports dynamic bandwidth allocation Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation (DBA) is a technique by which traffic bandwidth in a shared telecommunications medium can be allocated on demand and fairly between different users of that bandwidth. , adjusting the data rate to ensure the integrity of the audio and video on an IP call. The software's Global Management System feature is a Web-based architecture to enable remote management of an entire ViewStation network through any standard browser. This management tool also provides features, such as zero administration directory services, remote alert notification, software update, call detail record and LDAP/ ILS ILS In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Israeli Shekel. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. compliance.--Polycom www.polycom.com Circle 310 for more information Conference management SCALABLE CONFERENCING-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM is designed for organizations with deployments of virtually any size. The TANDBERG Management Suite (TMS TMS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (alternative medicine for depression) TMS Test Match Special (sports - cricket) TMS Texas Motor Speedway TMS Transportation Management System TMS Toyota Motor Sales ) is a Web-based portal that enables the centralized management, monitoring and control of TANDBERG videoconferencing systems. The system helps ensure the smooth and straightforward operation of all units, regardless of their geographic location. Network managers now have the power to access and maintain a network of systems from virtually anywhere in the world. The TMS consists of the TANDBERG Administrator and the TANDBERG Watchdog. Administrator allows for simple management of the video systems, including remote software updates and centralized directory control. Watchdog detects technical issues and scans the network for newly installed codecs The following is a list of codecs. Audio codecs Non-compression formats
www.tandberg.net Circle 308 for more information Streaming content security STREAMING MEDIA SECURITY SOLUTION provides ability to authenticate users and control how long, when and what streaming content they are able to access. StreamKeeper Commerce Center, for distance learning, private communications and electronic commerce, allows companies to operate managed streaming media services by providing the software business system controls to securely manage, monitor and report stream usage, while providing extensive features for securing media streams. StreamKeeper provides a high level of security by restricting access to content at the media server and at the Web page. StreamKeeper can be used simultaneously with one or multiple existing streaming media servers to centrally control, manage and report all business system activity, regardless of whether an organization is using one or multiple types of media servers (e.g., Windows Media Server, RealServer G2, etc.). This bandwidth-agnostic software package allows companies to create a variety of business, entertainment and education service models using the Internet or an intranet.--Greenhouse Technologies www.wght.com Circle 311 for more information Video network management PRIVACY AND PARTITIONING FEATURES facilitate administration and scheduling for network and bridging service providers. TC Reliance Video Manager is an integrated suite of software products that provide total video network management, including network and database configuration, administration, scheduling and connection control. TC Reliance Video Manager is designed for critical videoconferencing and distribution applications, such as education, healthcare, government, enterprise, video surveillance and video broadcasting. The system offers administrative tools to make the product both easier to use and more feature-rich, including faster scheduling tools, a first-time setup wizard to give users easy-to-follow instructions for configuring the database, and a new find feature that allows users to quickly locate a room or device when viewing the network's configuration diagram. TC Reliance Video Manager supports the secure sockets layer (networking, security) Secure Sockets Layer - (SSL) A protocol designed by Netscape Communications Corporation to provide secure communications over the Internet using asymmetric key encryption. for privacy between the Web client and Web server, and is configured for the technologies, video applications and operating procedures of each network and group of users.--TODD Video Network Management www.toddvnm.com Circle 312 for more information Integrated bridge CONSOLIDATE THE MANAGEMENT of a variety of conference types on a single platform. The Confertel 7000 is an integrated bridge that is scalable from 24 to 4,080 ports (T-1/E-1) in a single system. In addition to standard bridging system features, the Confertel 7000 offers integrated reservation management, credit-card validation and billing. The system supports multiple-level application programming interfaces and is based on Microsoft's Windows NT operating system. Reserved and reservationless conferencing are delivered on a single platform, with both circuit- and packet-switched networking support. The extended capability of the Confertel 7000 has centralized conferencing resource that simplifies service delivery and extends conference service providers' ability to meet customer demands. This system enables the centralization, efficient management and superior protection of conferencing applications. The modular architecture of Confertel offers unique port density and scalabitity. Management information is delivered via a single repository, and the system can support multiple large-scale calls without cascading, thus delivering the quality of service that is crucial in the mission-critical field of real-time collaboration.--Spectel www.spectelglobal.com Circle 313 for more information Web-conferencing services VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ROOM SETTING allows for large-scale online events, including demonstrating live applications, polling the audience and receiving real-time results, taking the audience on a Web tour, and brain-storming using a white board. Conference Center 2000 release 2.0 adds many new features to the Conference Center service, including a larger content viewing area, cobranding of the entire service navigation system, streaming media support, Outlook calendar integration and polling reports. Powerful new APIs enable customers to integrate the PlaceWare Web-conferencing engine and develop custom front registration, scheduling, service navigation or back end reporting tools. Users can engage their audience with interactive features, including live annotation tools to emphasize a point, seating chart to receive real-time feedback from the audience, one-on-one chat and live text-based Q&A. A question manager provides for efficient and organized answering of text-based questions with a large audience. The system has full recording and archiving capability for later viewing, audio synched with visuals, and administrative controls for managing the service and generating detailed attendance and usage reports on each event.--PlaceWare www.placeware.com Circle 314 for more information |
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