Next-Generation Technology for Videoconferencing Over IP and 3G Networks
[ Source: Vidyo ]
June 2008-
The convergence of multimedia technology with the Internet and the rapid adoption of broadband IP services for both consumer and enterprise communications is creating strong demand for improved digital media delivery. Video is at the forefront for home users as well as enterprise knowledge workers. Both constituencies are now demanding higher quality and easier-to-use video telephony and videoconferencing solutions. As a result, vendor and service provider interest is exploding along ....
Web 2.0 in the Enterprise
[ Source: Cisco ]
March 2008-
When it comes to communications and collaboration, the IT industry, in large part, is taking its cue from consumers. And Cisco® IT is no exception. Consumers who have been using Web 2.0 tools such as instant messaging and discussion forums in the home for years are now the employees exerting significant influence in what collaboration technologies should be adopted in the workplace.
The business drivers of collaboration are persuasive: productivity gains, ....
Capitalizing on Unified Communications: A Business and Technical Strategy Overview
[ Source: Wipro Technologies ]
September 2008-
This paper presents Wipro's point of view on the benefits of UC, and describes our unique ability to combine telephony planning and industry-specific expertise with comprehensive UC solutions designed to meet the needs of virtually any enterprise. It also provides a technical strategy to help decision makers plan for adopting UC, leveraging existing telephony infrastructure while migrating to a full UC solution.
Unified Communication (UC) is an essential technology for improving organizational ....
Three Healthcare Providers Take a New View — Reduce Treatment Costs
[ Source: TANDBERG ]
September 2008-
Providing health care services in today's world includes constant pressure to increase the quality of patient care, reach new markets, provide new services, and control costs. With the current widespread and dangerous shortage of skilled nurses who are needed to care for individual patients and the population as a whole, there is currently no available technology that can completely substitute for the in-person physical examination of an individual patient or specimen.
But ....
10 Ways Major Manufacturers are Using Video Conferencing to Increase Business Volume and Decrease Costs
[ Source: TANDBERG ]
October 2008-
From managing global supply chains to grappling with shortages of
skilled workers, manufacturers are addressing a host of educational and
managerial challenges in today’s marketplace. After conducting lengthy
interviews with six IT managers at manufacturing facilities across the
U.S., video conferencing has emerged as the key to solving a host of
manufacturing challenges.
10 Ways Financial Services Companies are Using Video Conferencing to Reduce Staff, Extend Specialty Services, and Increase Profitability
[ Source: TANDBERG ]
October 2008-
While researching some of the current challenges faced by the financial services
sector, IT managers report that video conferencing has successfully addressed a
host of managerial and educational challenges at their organizations.
After conducting lengthy interviews with six IT managers nationwide, researchers
report that video conferencing has helped them overcome a number of issues
7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Video Conferencing Solution:
[ Source: TANDBERG ]
October 2008-
Don’t have the time or money to support the travel demands of your far-flung operations? Video conferencing has emerged as the on-demand solution for a fraction of any travel and expense budget. But the explosion of video communications has created a multitude of video conferencing products — and it’s increasingly difficult to navigate the maze of choices and end up with a solution that’s powerful enough to meet your communications needs ....
Merging Mobility with Unified Communications
[ Source: Nokia ]
March 2008-
For enterprises, mobile unified communications holds the promise of increasing productivity, saving money, and integrating business processes.
Collaboration Services Rising
[ Source: Cisco ]
May 2009-
Collaboration solutions are quickly becoming embedded in enterprise environments, spurring a new outlook on how to extend their utility to make a greater impact on the organization. Such solutions are also spotlighting the role of managed service providers in securing, maintaining and driving business value and the overall cost savings and operational efficiencies created by the current class of collaborative tools and technologies. In the ....
How to Bullet-Proof Your IP Voice Network
[ Source: Tone Software ]
June 2009-
Deploying VoIP, IP telephony, and convergence technologies can only be successful if the resulting voice services are delivered with high quality, availability and reliability. Failure is not an option – and yet, analysts report Voice / IT support teams are only 52% successful in supporting IP voice and unified communications platforms.
With most companies today tightening their budgets, you can’t afford to put your communications services at risk. Whether you’re just starting on convergence, ....