Division of IT: Video Services
Videoconferencing Services
A videoconference connects participants in simultaneous two-way communication via a network (usually the Internet). Everyone may see and speak with each other for real-time discussions.
Videoconference sites are located worldwide in public and private locations, including schools, government agencies, and businesses. One immediate benefit of videoconferencing technology is saving travel time and money, thus boosting productivity.
Choosing the Right Video Solution
| Cisco TelePresence | LifeSize | Polycom | Access Grid Node | |
| Bi-directional audio/video | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multipoint capability | ||||
| Communication protocol | SIP | H.323 | H.323 | Central server based |
| Maximum resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 | 352x288 | 352x288 |
| Recording capability | ||||
| Standard (SD) or high definition (HD) | HD | HD | SD | SD |
| Audio conferencing integration | ||||
| Content sharing (PowerPoint, etc.) | ||||
| Streaming capability | ||||
| Proprietary (P) or standards-based (S) | P | S | S | P |
| Course scheduling availability | ||||
| Seats | 18 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Cost | No charge | No charge | No charge | No charge |
| More info | TelePresence | LifeSize | Polycom | Access Grid Node |
* Via conference phone and separate audio bridge.
