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  New iPad app creates secure video conferencing, collaboration

  A new iOS app lets enterprise iPad users set up secure video conferences with others both inside and outside their organization. The app also can leverage features such as instant messaging, presence, multi-party calling, and voicemail via a range of third-party unified communications servers.

  By John Cox | 13 April, 2012 07:32

  Tags: Avaya, Fusion UC app, Microsoft, networking, sip, Thrupoint, unified communication, unified communications, videoconferencing, video conferencing

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  IT stressed over cloud and video bandwidth demands

  IT executives understand the value of cloud services and videoconferencing tools, but one of the chief concerns remains the strain those services put on network bandwidth, according to a study released today.

  By Brandon Butler | 14 March, 2012 03:29

  Tags: bandwidth management, cloud computing, internet, networking, unified communications, videoconferencing, video conferencing

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  Unified communications: Now mobile and in the cloud

  Effective communications, many would argue, is the key to business. But finding the appropriate technologies to support effective communications can be challenging for IT professionals. Unified communications is a concept that encompasses a variety of technologies, all capable of working together, and, yes, while communication is a human process, technology can enhance and improve it.

  By Andy Dignan, CDW senior manager, unified communications | 28 February, 2012 08:36

  Tags: applications, bring your own device, byod, cloud computing, cloud UC, collaboration, collaboration tools, consumer electronics, contact centers, internet, mobile UC, networking, smartphones, SMB, SMB Networking, software, telepresence, unified communications, Unified Communications Tracking Poll, unified messaging, video conferencing, web conferencing

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  3D conferencing hits the enterprise

  Immersive virtual environments - such as Second Life and some enterprise-friendly alternatives - have traditionally required users to download special software and learn a difficult user interface.

  By Maria Korolov | 13 June, 2011 20:45

  Tags: networking, unified communications, videoconferencing, video conferencing

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  Video conferencing set to soar: Ovum

  The adoption of video conferencing is on the rise and according to analyst firm Ovum, large enterprises are driving this trend.

  By Lisa Banks | 30 May, 2011 14:13

  Tags: networking, ovum, telcos, unified communications, video conferencing

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  Monash eyes video conferencing for collaboration boost

  Monash University is upping its use of next generation, high definition video conferencing in an effort to foster greater collaboration between students, lecturers and researchers.

  By Tim Lohman | 27 May, 2009 13:28

  Tags: aarnet, collaboration, Monash University, video conferencing

Whitepapers about video conferencing

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  Avaya Deploys the Avaya Desktop Video Device with the Avaya Flare® Experience

  A revolutionary new video collaboration device, the Avaya Desktop Video Device has been making waves in the communications industry ever since Avaya introduced the product in the fall of 2010. Avaya’s own employees have been among the earliest users and have seen first-hand how the product can improve collaboration and make people more efficient and effective. Read more.