The document provides instructions for schools on registering video conferencing endpoints with the South East Grid for Learning (SEGfL) video conferencing service (VCS). It explains how to register an endpoint with the VCS, configure the endpoint, and test and make video calls. Key steps include supplying school details to the VCS helpdesk, receiving login credentials, registering the endpoint online, configuring the endpoint with the provided gatekeeper information and E164 number, and testing the connection. The VCS allows schools to video conference over broadband within the network and with external sites using the Janet Video Conferencing Service (JVCS).
IPTV for Schools - 21st Century SolutionsAndrew Lemert
Many educational institutions need to upgrade the systems used to deliver video content to classrooms, either to replace aging technologies or to support a greater range of content and viewing devices. IPTV networks, particularly those based on newly available technologies, offer significant video quality improvements and provide a unified user interface for live, pre-recorded, on-demand, and Internet-sourced video. IPTV systems can be installed incrementally as an overlay to an existing network, or can be deployed as complete replacements of an existing system. Recent cost reductions, particularly in key software and server components, have now made IPTV technology affordable for virtually any school system.
AARNet is piloting an ISDN video conferencing gateway service in partnership with Flinders University. The pilot service will provide IP and ISDN-based video conferencing. In the first phase, the service will be implemented across Flinders University. A billing model will be developed based on usage. In the second phase, the service will be offered to other Australian research and education institutions. The goal is to eventually enable institutions to save costs by moving all ISDN conferencing to the centralized production service hosted by AARNet and its partners.
Wi-Fi 802.11n Based Access Network for IPTV Service Delivery in PakistanIEEEP Karachi
This document discusses using Wi-Fi 802.11n as the access network for delivering IPTV services in Pakistan. It notes challenges with existing copper networks and proposes a fiber to the node with Wi-Fi last mile solution. Wi-Fi 802.11n provides higher throughput and quality of service compared to previous standards. This would allow delivering multiple HD/SD TV channels, video on demand, and other services to customers over a single connection.
The document discusses Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), which delivers television content over an IP network. It defines IPTV, explains how it differs from streaming video online, and covers its advantages like interactivity and video on demand. The document also outlines IPTV's architecture, transmission methods, services, limitations around bandwidth usage, and predicts IPTV will integrate more entertainment features and allow control from a TV remote.
This document provides an overview of collaboration services offered by Level 3 Communications, including audio conferencing, web conferencing, video conferencing, and streaming/webcasting solutions. It describes services such as Ready Access audio conferencing, Global 800 service, WebEx web conferencing, and video room rentals. The document is intended to help customers understand the comprehensive portfolio of collaboration options available from Level 3 Communications.
IPTV is a system that delivers television services over the internet rather than traditional cable or satellite formats. It can include live TV, time-shifted TV, and video on demand. The number of global IPTV subscribers is expected to grow from 28 million in 2009 to 110 million in 2014. IPTV offers interactivity, the ability to record or pause live TV, multiple simultaneous streams without performance issues, high quality video on demand, and access anywhere on any internet-connected device.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) allows users to make voice calls using an internet connection rather than a regular phone line. It works by encoding voice input and transmitting it as data packets over the internet. VoIP provides several benefits including lower costs, portability through mobile apps, and additional features like video calling. However, it also has some disadvantages like potential quality issues when making international calls and reliance on an internet connection to place calls.
1. IPTV delivers television content over the internet rather than through traditional cable or broadcast means. It allows viewing on computers, televisions through set-top boxes, and mobile devices.
2. Key advantages of IPTV include interactive programming, content on-demand, multi-screen viewing, and potentially lower costs compared to cable.
3. IPTV uses internet protocols to compress and deliver video and audio content. Live television uses multicast transmission while video on-demand uses unicast.
IPTV for Schools - 21st Century SolutionsAndrew Lemert
Many educational institutions need to upgrade the systems used to deliver video content to classrooms, either to replace aging technologies or to support a greater range of content and viewing devices. IPTV networks, particularly those based on newly available technologies, offer significant video quality improvements and provide a unified user interface for live, pre-recorded, on-demand, and Internet-sourced video. IPTV systems can be installed incrementally as an overlay to an existing network, or can be deployed as complete replacements of an existing system. Recent cost reductions, particularly in key software and server components, have now made IPTV technology affordable for virtually any school system.
AARNet is piloting an ISDN video conferencing gateway service in partnership with Flinders University. The pilot service will provide IP and ISDN-based video conferencing. In the first phase, the service will be implemented across Flinders University. A billing model will be developed based on usage. In the second phase, the service will be offered to other Australian research and education institutions. The goal is to eventually enable institutions to save costs by moving all ISDN conferencing to the centralized production service hosted by AARNet and its partners.
Wi-Fi 802.11n Based Access Network for IPTV Service Delivery in PakistanIEEEP Karachi
This document discusses using Wi-Fi 802.11n as the access network for delivering IPTV services in Pakistan. It notes challenges with existing copper networks and proposes a fiber to the node with Wi-Fi last mile solution. Wi-Fi 802.11n provides higher throughput and quality of service compared to previous standards. This would allow delivering multiple HD/SD TV channels, video on demand, and other services to customers over a single connection.
The document discusses Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), which delivers television content over an IP network. It defines IPTV, explains how it differs from streaming video online, and covers its advantages like interactivity and video on demand. The document also outlines IPTV's architecture, transmission methods, services, limitations around bandwidth usage, and predicts IPTV will integrate more entertainment features and allow control from a TV remote.
This document provides an overview of collaboration services offered by Level 3 Communications, including audio conferencing, web conferencing, video conferencing, and streaming/webcasting solutions. It describes services such as Ready Access audio conferencing, Global 800 service, WebEx web conferencing, and video room rentals. The document is intended to help customers understand the comprehensive portfolio of collaboration options available from Level 3 Communications.
IPTV is a system that delivers television services over the internet rather than traditional cable or satellite formats. It can include live TV, time-shifted TV, and video on demand. The number of global IPTV subscribers is expected to grow from 28 million in 2009 to 110 million in 2014. IPTV offers interactivity, the ability to record or pause live TV, multiple simultaneous streams without performance issues, high quality video on demand, and access anywhere on any internet-connected device.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) allows users to make voice calls using an internet connection rather than a regular phone line. It works by encoding voice input and transmitting it as data packets over the internet. VoIP provides several benefits including lower costs, portability through mobile apps, and additional features like video calling. However, it also has some disadvantages like potential quality issues when making international calls and reliance on an internet connection to place calls.
1. IPTV delivers television content over the internet rather than through traditional cable or broadcast means. It allows viewing on computers, televisions through set-top boxes, and mobile devices.
2. Key advantages of IPTV include interactive programming, content on-demand, multi-screen viewing, and potentially lower costs compared to cable.
3. IPTV uses internet protocols to compress and deliver video and audio content. Live television uses multicast transmission while video on-demand uses unicast.
SIP Trunking & Security in an Enterprise NetworkDan York
How secure are your VoIP systems as you deploy SIP-based systems in an enterprise environment? In this slide deck presented by VOIPSA Best Practices Chair Dan York at the Ingate SIP Trunking Seminars at ITEXPO September 17, 2008, Dan York walks through the security issues related to VoIP (with a focus on SIP trunking), the tools out there to attack/test VoIP systems, best practices and resources. (An audio recording of this session was made and will be available.)
How to separate the related inventions or combine those in one
case study: radio met car
Filing application tips - "KISS rule“
Trademark note
Software & biz methods notes including source code & flowchart
First sketches skills (Official Gazette, OG)
Drafting the specification hints
This document discusses requirements for an optical fiber backbone to serve a multiservice home network. It presents the services and applications that will be used in home networks, including basic telecommunications, internet, video, virtual environments, remote services, and e-health. It notes that online virtual environments have the most stringent delay requirements below 100ms. The document then discusses using plastic optical fiber for home networking and the evolution of optical home area networks with a two-layer architecture using an optical backbone and local extenders.
IPTV delivers television, video, audio, text and graphics over an Internet protocol network. It enables broadcasters to provide high-quality video and advanced features like video on demand, interactivity and personalized services. IPTV is also known as a "triple-play" service that provides high-speed internet access, television and telephone using a single connection. While IPTV has advantages like integration of services and interactivity, it also faces challenges like needing sufficient bandwidth to guarantee quality of service and ensuring networks can support technologies like HDTV. The future promises of IPTV include providing even more services through a "quadruple play" and using technologies like WiMAX for higher speeds over longer distances.
Fltg & Otctbg 2008 Company Profile Small Fileguestb85e8
The document summarizes the history and services of Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc. and its family of companies over the past 100 years. It details the acquisition and expansion of telephone companies across upstate New York. It highlights the companies' fiber optic network and 26 Cisco certifications. It provides an overview of the various communication and infrastructure services offered to business customers across the region.
A short presentation on SIP Trunking. A background with SIP training and PSTN (T-1, ISDN PRI) and TCP/IP knowledge will be helpful. For more info connect with me at http://TrainingCity.com
We live in the age of the digital packet. Documents, images, music, phone calls all get chopped up, propelled through networks, and reassembled at the other end according to Internet protocol. So why not TV? Today, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is creating headlines all over the world. This mass publicity is the result of numerous instances and stories depicting its humble deployments and its future. IPTV is a very useful system, through which you can receive both TV and video signals along with other multimedia services by means of your Internet connection. In nutshell, it is nothing but a broadband connection and a system to deliver various programs of television using the Internet protocol (i.e., language) over computer networks. It is important to remember that IPTV is not like any ordinary television program broadcast through the Internet, but rather it is unique in itself. Its contour is represented by a closed, proprietary TV system which is similar to the cable services present today. But, in contrast, the delivery of IPTV is made via IP-based secure channels, which result in a sharp increase in content distribution control.
It is important to remember that IPTV is not like any ordinary television program broadcast through the Internet, but rather it is unique in itself. Its contour is represented by a closed, proprietary TV system which is similar to the cable services present today. But, in contrast, the delivery of IPTV is made via IP-based secure channels, which result in a sharp increase in content distribution control.
This document presents a buyout opportunity for Project Telco, a telecom services company headquartered in South India with over a decade of experience. It operates in five divisions including network deployment, operations and maintenance support. The current order book and management experience are outlined. Financial details from 2007-2011 are provided, showing an enterprise valuation of 20 crores being sought for a 100% acquisition. Confidentiality is noted and liability is disclaimed.
IPTV, Internet Video and Adaptive Streaming TechnologiesCisco Canada
The document discusses IPTV, Internet video, and adaptive streaming technologies. It provides an agenda that covers IPTV architecture, protocols, and quality of service, as well as Internet video and adaptive streaming over HTTP. The presenter is from Cisco and works on video transport and distribution architectures.
SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) trunking connects a company's PBX to the existing telephone network infrastructure via the internet using VoIP. It was originally designed in 1996 and standardized in 2000. SIP trunking provides benefits like virtual phone numbers, reduced equipment needs, business continuity, and flexible trunk quantities. However, considerations must include system compatibility, additional bandwidth requirements, and challenges like supporting fax/modem traffic and 911 calls. The document discusses ideal environments for SIP trunking like companies with multiple locations, seasonal needs, or those seeking increased functionality. It also reviews cost components and provides an overview of SIP trunking.
IRJET-Identifying Disaster Area using Wireless TechnologyIRJET Journal
1. The document discusses using existing WiFi networks and technology like Asterisk to enable communication in disaster areas by connecting mobile phones and intercom systems over IP networks at no cost.
2. It aims to build a common IP-PBX system using Asterisk server to connect traditional analog phones, softphones, and VoIP phones. Wireless access points would connect smartphones to the VoIP network.
3. Key technologies discussed include VoIP, Asterisk software which supports protocols like SIP, and using WiFi networks in either peer-to-peer or infrastructure modes to enable emergency communication when conventional networks are disrupted.
Outsourcing your TDM Gateways: SIP Trunking as a Service Provider Cloud Service Cisco Canada
SIP Trunking is beginning to become a widely deployed offering from SP. One way of looking at SIP Trunking is outsourcing the essential feature of TDM interconnection from an "on premise" TDM gateway to a service from your SP. With more and more customers deploying SIP Trunking, it is important to understand what is required to successfully deploy this service and where the future of SIP Trunking is heading. In this presentation you will learn about how SP offer SIP Trunking Services and what is required for customers to successfully deploy this new Cloud service.
Sip Trunking Getting It Right The 1st TimeGraham Francis
This document discusses considerations for migrating from a traditional telephone system to a SIP trunking solution. It provides an overview of key aspects to evaluate such as measuring call patterns to size trunk requirements, selecting an internet service provider and session border controller, ensuring quality of service for voice traffic, choosing phone system integration options, and disaster recovery capabilities. The document emphasizes that thorough planning and testing are needed to get the SIP trunking implementation right from the start.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of exercise on memory and thinking abilities in older adults. The study found that regular exercise can help reduce the decline in thinking abilities that often occurs with age. Specifically, aerobic exercise was shown to improve scores on memory and thinking tests in sedentary older adults who exercised for 6 months.
This document provides an in-depth analysis of the original Janet and John books from the 1950s and their modern reinvention. It compares the structure, content, illustrations, and cultural context between the two versions. The original books portrayed a stereotypical nuclear family and innocent childhood in 1950s Britain. The modern version seeks to be more inclusive and representative of today's multicultural society by featuring diverse characters and urban settings. While aiming to still teach literacy, the new books use brighter visuals and styles more engaging for contemporary children.
This document summarizes the history and current state of video conferencing technologies in Northern Irish schools. It discusses how video conferencing evolved from limited ISDN use to utilizing IP technologies over the C2K infrastructure. The current infrastructure includes a Tandberg border controller, MCU, and management systems. Approximately 20 schools have been equipped with endpoints, and several pilot projects are exploring uses for collaboration, special education, and cultural exchange. Future plans include expanding endpoint availability, improving infrastructure, and developing strategies to promote greater video conferencing adoption.
This is the powerpoint presentation to accompany the Angus College eOlympics held in June 2008. I demonstrated simple ways to make PowerPoint more interactive. With that in mind it's probably best to download this presentation and its associated files. Go to:
http://www.rsc-ne-scotland.org.uk/learntech/wiki/index.php?n=EO.Angus
The JVCS (Joint Video Conferencing Service) provides videoconferencing services for teaching and learning in academic and educational sectors. It is managed by John Martin and staff at the University of Edinburgh. The JVCS booking service allows users to easily book videoconferences and comply with data protection regulations. Support is also provided through local authorities, regional broadband consortia, or by contacting the JVCS helpdesk. The VTAS (Video Technology Advisory Service) provides unbiased advice and guidance on videoconferencing technology and solutions to JANET-connected institutions.
1) The document analyzes cigarette advertising techniques over time, including iconic ads like the Marlboro Man. Advertisers have used imagery of masculinity, freedom, and lifestyle to promote smoking.
2) As restrictions have increased, the tobacco industry has turned to more subtle advertising like sponsoring events. They also target new demographics like the LGBT community.
3) The future of tobacco advertising is uncertain as regulations continue to tighten globally, but the industry explores new promotional methods like point-of-sale displays and social media.
The document summarizes the work done by Stella Griffiths and others to document and preserve the photographic work of Stanley Phillips from St. Clears, Wales from 1908-1920. They published books of his photos, established a website, held exhibitions of his work locally and further abroad that were well-attended. They also took on preserving the work of other local photographers. However, they currently lack a permanent space to display the collection and hold community events. They hope to establish a gallery, office, and retail space in Lower St. Clears to address this need and support the local community.
Eller IT assists in maintaining a growing base of video ...Videoguy
Video conferencing allows visual and audio communication between remote locations over the internet. It has become more accessible with newer equipment that uses internet protocol (IP) addresses rather than special connections. The document provides examples of how Eller College at the University of Arizona uses video conferencing between classes, for student interviews, and to allow a department head to attend two important meetings simultaneously. Eller IT supports video conferencing that uses the H.323 protocol over IP networks and provides mobile carts and conference rooms on campus for video conferencing.
SIP Trunking & Security in an Enterprise NetworkDan York
How secure are your VoIP systems as you deploy SIP-based systems in an enterprise environment? In this slide deck presented by VOIPSA Best Practices Chair Dan York at the Ingate SIP Trunking Seminars at ITEXPO September 17, 2008, Dan York walks through the security issues related to VoIP (with a focus on SIP trunking), the tools out there to attack/test VoIP systems, best practices and resources. (An audio recording of this session was made and will be available.)
How to separate the related inventions or combine those in one
case study: radio met car
Filing application tips - "KISS rule“
Trademark note
Software & biz methods notes including source code & flowchart
First sketches skills (Official Gazette, OG)
Drafting the specification hints
This document discusses requirements for an optical fiber backbone to serve a multiservice home network. It presents the services and applications that will be used in home networks, including basic telecommunications, internet, video, virtual environments, remote services, and e-health. It notes that online virtual environments have the most stringent delay requirements below 100ms. The document then discusses using plastic optical fiber for home networking and the evolution of optical home area networks with a two-layer architecture using an optical backbone and local extenders.
IPTV delivers television, video, audio, text and graphics over an Internet protocol network. It enables broadcasters to provide high-quality video and advanced features like video on demand, interactivity and personalized services. IPTV is also known as a "triple-play" service that provides high-speed internet access, television and telephone using a single connection. While IPTV has advantages like integration of services and interactivity, it also faces challenges like needing sufficient bandwidth to guarantee quality of service and ensuring networks can support technologies like HDTV. The future promises of IPTV include providing even more services through a "quadruple play" and using technologies like WiMAX for higher speeds over longer distances.
Fltg & Otctbg 2008 Company Profile Small Fileguestb85e8
The document summarizes the history and services of Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc. and its family of companies over the past 100 years. It details the acquisition and expansion of telephone companies across upstate New York. It highlights the companies' fiber optic network and 26 Cisco certifications. It provides an overview of the various communication and infrastructure services offered to business customers across the region.
A short presentation on SIP Trunking. A background with SIP training and PSTN (T-1, ISDN PRI) and TCP/IP knowledge will be helpful. For more info connect with me at http://TrainingCity.com
We live in the age of the digital packet. Documents, images, music, phone calls all get chopped up, propelled through networks, and reassembled at the other end according to Internet protocol. So why not TV? Today, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is creating headlines all over the world. This mass publicity is the result of numerous instances and stories depicting its humble deployments and its future. IPTV is a very useful system, through which you can receive both TV and video signals along with other multimedia services by means of your Internet connection. In nutshell, it is nothing but a broadband connection and a system to deliver various programs of television using the Internet protocol (i.e., language) over computer networks. It is important to remember that IPTV is not like any ordinary television program broadcast through the Internet, but rather it is unique in itself. Its contour is represented by a closed, proprietary TV system which is similar to the cable services present today. But, in contrast, the delivery of IPTV is made via IP-based secure channels, which result in a sharp increase in content distribution control.
It is important to remember that IPTV is not like any ordinary television program broadcast through the Internet, but rather it is unique in itself. Its contour is represented by a closed, proprietary TV system which is similar to the cable services present today. But, in contrast, the delivery of IPTV is made via IP-based secure channels, which result in a sharp increase in content distribution control.
This document presents a buyout opportunity for Project Telco, a telecom services company headquartered in South India with over a decade of experience. It operates in five divisions including network deployment, operations and maintenance support. The current order book and management experience are outlined. Financial details from 2007-2011 are provided, showing an enterprise valuation of 20 crores being sought for a 100% acquisition. Confidentiality is noted and liability is disclaimed.
IPTV, Internet Video and Adaptive Streaming TechnologiesCisco Canada
The document discusses IPTV, Internet video, and adaptive streaming technologies. It provides an agenda that covers IPTV architecture, protocols, and quality of service, as well as Internet video and adaptive streaming over HTTP. The presenter is from Cisco and works on video transport and distribution architectures.
SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) trunking connects a company's PBX to the existing telephone network infrastructure via the internet using VoIP. It was originally designed in 1996 and standardized in 2000. SIP trunking provides benefits like virtual phone numbers, reduced equipment needs, business continuity, and flexible trunk quantities. However, considerations must include system compatibility, additional bandwidth requirements, and challenges like supporting fax/modem traffic and 911 calls. The document discusses ideal environments for SIP trunking like companies with multiple locations, seasonal needs, or those seeking increased functionality. It also reviews cost components and provides an overview of SIP trunking.
IRJET-Identifying Disaster Area using Wireless TechnologyIRJET Journal
1. The document discusses using existing WiFi networks and technology like Asterisk to enable communication in disaster areas by connecting mobile phones and intercom systems over IP networks at no cost.
2. It aims to build a common IP-PBX system using Asterisk server to connect traditional analog phones, softphones, and VoIP phones. Wireless access points would connect smartphones to the VoIP network.
3. Key technologies discussed include VoIP, Asterisk software which supports protocols like SIP, and using WiFi networks in either peer-to-peer or infrastructure modes to enable emergency communication when conventional networks are disrupted.
Outsourcing your TDM Gateways: SIP Trunking as a Service Provider Cloud Service Cisco Canada
SIP Trunking is beginning to become a widely deployed offering from SP. One way of looking at SIP Trunking is outsourcing the essential feature of TDM interconnection from an "on premise" TDM gateway to a service from your SP. With more and more customers deploying SIP Trunking, it is important to understand what is required to successfully deploy this service and where the future of SIP Trunking is heading. In this presentation you will learn about how SP offer SIP Trunking Services and what is required for customers to successfully deploy this new Cloud service.
Sip Trunking Getting It Right The 1st TimeGraham Francis
This document discusses considerations for migrating from a traditional telephone system to a SIP trunking solution. It provides an overview of key aspects to evaluate such as measuring call patterns to size trunk requirements, selecting an internet service provider and session border controller, ensuring quality of service for voice traffic, choosing phone system integration options, and disaster recovery capabilities. The document emphasizes that thorough planning and testing are needed to get the SIP trunking implementation right from the start.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of exercise on memory and thinking abilities in older adults. The study found that regular exercise can help reduce the decline in thinking abilities that often occurs with age. Specifically, aerobic exercise was shown to improve scores on memory and thinking tests in sedentary older adults who exercised for 6 months.
This document provides an in-depth analysis of the original Janet and John books from the 1950s and their modern reinvention. It compares the structure, content, illustrations, and cultural context between the two versions. The original books portrayed a stereotypical nuclear family and innocent childhood in 1950s Britain. The modern version seeks to be more inclusive and representative of today's multicultural society by featuring diverse characters and urban settings. While aiming to still teach literacy, the new books use brighter visuals and styles more engaging for contemporary children.
This document summarizes the history and current state of video conferencing technologies in Northern Irish schools. It discusses how video conferencing evolved from limited ISDN use to utilizing IP technologies over the C2K infrastructure. The current infrastructure includes a Tandberg border controller, MCU, and management systems. Approximately 20 schools have been equipped with endpoints, and several pilot projects are exploring uses for collaboration, special education, and cultural exchange. Future plans include expanding endpoint availability, improving infrastructure, and developing strategies to promote greater video conferencing adoption.
This is the powerpoint presentation to accompany the Angus College eOlympics held in June 2008. I demonstrated simple ways to make PowerPoint more interactive. With that in mind it's probably best to download this presentation and its associated files. Go to:
http://www.rsc-ne-scotland.org.uk/learntech/wiki/index.php?n=EO.Angus
The JVCS (Joint Video Conferencing Service) provides videoconferencing services for teaching and learning in academic and educational sectors. It is managed by John Martin and staff at the University of Edinburgh. The JVCS booking service allows users to easily book videoconferences and comply with data protection regulations. Support is also provided through local authorities, regional broadband consortia, or by contacting the JVCS helpdesk. The VTAS (Video Technology Advisory Service) provides unbiased advice and guidance on videoconferencing technology and solutions to JANET-connected institutions.
1) The document analyzes cigarette advertising techniques over time, including iconic ads like the Marlboro Man. Advertisers have used imagery of masculinity, freedom, and lifestyle to promote smoking.
2) As restrictions have increased, the tobacco industry has turned to more subtle advertising like sponsoring events. They also target new demographics like the LGBT community.
3) The future of tobacco advertising is uncertain as regulations continue to tighten globally, but the industry explores new promotional methods like point-of-sale displays and social media.
The document summarizes the work done by Stella Griffiths and others to document and preserve the photographic work of Stanley Phillips from St. Clears, Wales from 1908-1920. They published books of his photos, established a website, held exhibitions of his work locally and further abroad that were well-attended. They also took on preserving the work of other local photographers. However, they currently lack a permanent space to display the collection and hold community events. They hope to establish a gallery, office, and retail space in Lower St. Clears to address this need and support the local community.
Eller IT assists in maintaining a growing base of video ...Videoguy
Video conferencing allows visual and audio communication between remote locations over the internet. It has become more accessible with newer equipment that uses internet protocol (IP) addresses rather than special connections. The document provides examples of how Eller College at the University of Arizona uses video conferencing between classes, for student interviews, and to allow a department head to attend two important meetings simultaneously. Eller IT supports video conferencing that uses the H.323 protocol over IP networks and provides mobile carts and conference rooms on campus for video conferencing.
Video conferencing:Bringing together business colleagues from across the worldEES Africa (Pty) Ltd
State-of-the art information and communication technology (ICT) makes it increasingly easy for people the world over to communicate in real-time. Perhaps the pinnacle of communication technology is Video Conferencing (VC) which enables virtual interaction to take place between business colleagues from different sites or remote sites, as if they are situated right next to each other.
Video conferencing systems allow for real-time audio and video communication between multiple locations. They have several components including cameras, displays, microphones, and speakers. They can be used in distance education to provide high quality teaching, enable collaboration, and give students access to expertise not available locally. Benefits include resembling traditional classes and cost effectiveness. Limitations include high initial costs and equipment requirements, potential student disengagement, and dependence on network infrastructure. Types of systems include desktop conferencing over the internet, ISDN conferencing using digital phone lines, and ATM conferencing over dedicated networks. Research shows people may rely more on superficial cues like likability when communicating via videoconference compared to in-person due to increased cognitive demands
DVB Bank implemented a Cisco unified communications solution including Cisco Jabber, WebEx Meetings, and TelePresence to improve communication across its 12 globally distributed offices. This enabled faster and more effective collaboration between employees. Staff can now easily see colleagues' availability and conduct real-time video meetings to discuss important issues and share desktops. The new system replaced disparate legacy tools and has led to improved productivity, decision making, and organizational agility for the global bank.
The IntelliNet IP Video Conferencing Network provides a turn-key video conferencing solution that manages all components including user scheduling tools, video systems monitoring, and a secure IP network. It offers unlimited video conferencing, access to gateways and bridges, integrated scheduling, network monitoring, technical support, and flexibility. Benefits include always-on access at a fixed monthly price, dedicated video networking, web-based scheduling for rooms and participants, and usage reporting for return on investment analysis. It can be applied across organizations, in education to increase access, and for government agencies.
The IntelliNet IP Video Conferencing Network provides a turn-key video conferencing solution that manages all components including user scheduling tools, video systems monitoring, and a secure IP network. It offers unlimited video conferencing, access to bridging and ISDN services, integrated scheduling, and network monitoring. Benefits include always-on access via a low monthly fee, dedicated video networking, web-based scheduling for rooms and participants, and usage reporting for return on investment analysis. The system supports applications across organizations, in education to increase access, and for government agencies.
E-Rate Program Overview - IDSolutions - HomeVideoguy
The document discusses video conferencing and streaming solutions from VBrick Systems and Lifesize that are eligible for E-Rate funding. It provides an overview of the E-Rate program and examines typical applications and costs for the interactive video and streaming products. Product eligibility percentages for VBrick and Lifesize equipment range from 88-100% depending on the specific item.
Video conferencing provides opportunities for expanded teaching and learning by allowing students and teachers to access resources beyond their local districts. However, video conferencing has some limitations including availability, setup difficulties, and service interruptions. There are also costs associated with video conferencing equipment for desktops, small groups, and large boardrooms. Additionally, video conferencing enhances communication and collaboration by providing a interactive experience that helps participants feel connected despite physical distance.
Many educational institutions need to upgrade the systems used to deliver video content to classrooms, either to replace aging technologies or to support a greater range of content and viewing devices. IPTV networks, particularly those based on newly available technologies, offer significant video quality improvements and provide a unified user interface for live, pre-recorded, on-demand, and Internet-sourced video. IPTV systems can be installed incrementally as an overlay to an existing network, or can be deployed as complete replacements of an existing system. Recent cost reductions, particularly in key software and server components, have now made IPTV technology affordable for virtually any school system.
AARNet is piloting an ISDN video conferencing gateway service in partnership with Flinders University. The pilot service will provide IP and ISDN-based video conferencing. In the first phase, the service will be implemented across Flinders University. A billing model will be developed based on usage. In the second phase, the service will be offered to other Australian research and education institutions. The goal is to eventually enable institutions to save costs by moving all ISDN conferencing to the centralized production service.
AARNet is piloting an ISDN video conferencing gateway service in partnership with Flinders University. The pilot will provide IP and ISDN-based video conferencing services to Flinders University initially, then broader to the Australian R&E community. A billing system will be developed to calculate usage costs during the pilot. The goal is to eventually enable institutions to save costs by moving all ISDN conferencing to the production service running on multiple gateways across Australia.
AARNet is piloting an ISDN video conferencing gateway service in partnership with Flinders University. The pilot service will provide IP and ISDN-based video conferencing. In the first phase, the service will be implemented across Flinders University. A billing model will be developed based on usage. In the second phase, the service will be offered to other Australian research and education institutions. The goal is to eventually enable institutions to save costs by moving all ISDN conferencing to the centralized production service.
AARNet is piloting an ISDN video conferencing gateway service in partnership with Flinders University. The pilot will provide IP and ISDN-based video conferencing services to Flinders University initially, then broader to the Australian R&E community. A billing system will be developed and tested based on booking and call data. The goal is to establish a sustainable production service that saves institutions costs by moving their ISDN services to this centralized gateway solution over time.
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1. Instructions for schools on the SEGfL
Video Conferencing Service
Registration of Endpoints
South East Grid for Learning
Version 1.6
Date: January 2007
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2. Registration of Endponts
Introduction ...............................................................................................................3
Getting Started..........................................................................................................5
Registering your Video Conferencing System ..........................................................6
Configuring your Endpoint ........................................................................................9
Testing ......................................................................................................................9
Making Calls ...........................................................................................................10
Appendix 1
Glossary of Terms...................................................................................................11
Record your information ........................................................................................13
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3. Introduction
This document provides information on the South East Grid for Learning
(SEGfL) videoconferencing service (VCS) and how schools within the member
local authority who have chosen to use this facility, can register their
videoconferencing equipment and start conferencing over the educational
network.
The document assumes that schools have a broadband connection and are
able to connect directly to the regional network. If you are in any doubt about
the connectivity from your school please speak to your local authority support
team or contact the SEGfL Project Office.
SEGfL has developed this videoconferencing services in association with the
South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL). Consequently all school registered to
the VCS, through either SEGfL or the SWGfL, are able to use the directory for
conferencing.
Types of Connection
Traditionally, much videoconferencing in education has been point-to-point
between two cameras connected via a dedicated ISDN line. These lines are
connected in multiples of 128 kbps bandwidths (one line is 128kbps, 2 lines
256kbps etc…). As well as the rental on these lines, videoconferencing calls
attracted call charges, the greater the bandwidth the more the charges. With
the advent of broadband educational networks, we can now provide
videoconferencing services over Internet Protocols (IP). This shares your
broadband connection at no extra charge to the school,
Types of Videoconferencing
The VCS provides a gatekeeper service to all those local authorities who wish
to use it and it only supports H.323 videoconferencing (the standard for
videoconferencing over IP network). Some local authorities have their own
gatekeeper so if you are unsure which service to use, please contact your local
authority in the first instance.
VCS allows for point to point calls with other schools using the service and full
access to the Janet Videoconferencing service (JVCS). JVCS provides a wide
range of videoconferencing faculties including an ISDN gateway, testing facility,
comprehensive multipoint conference facilities and a booking service (see
below for more information on JVCS)
Security
The access to IP networks poses a security threat for vulnerable users so the
SEGfL VCS has created a secure method of videoconferencing for schools.
The endpoints at each site have to be registered separately and are given a
unique address (its E164 number) that conforms to an agreed national
standard. This hides the IP address of the equipment and also means that the
school can control who they conference with and who conference with them.
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4. It is important that schools include videoconferencing in their e-safety
documents and Internet policy. Kent LA has an up to date comprehensive
policy. Additional information can be found on the Becta website.
Conferencing with Sites still on ISDN
If you need to use ISDN or wish to conference with another site on ISDN, you
will need to register on the JVCS service (see below). The school making the
booking will be billed for any ISDN used in a conference. You can specify for
ISDN site to ‘dial in’ in order to save on these costs.
Conferencing with External Sites
If you wish to conference with a school/site that is not using the SEGfL VC
service (i.e. not in the directory) then you can connect to them via the JVCS
service (see below). Once you are registered on the service you can either
book conferences with any registered educational site (HE, FE and UK wide
schools) or guest venues that are on either a public IP network or using ISDN.
There will be a cost for using ISDN to a guest site if you use this facility. Guest
venues are normally schools overseas or pupils at home. JVCS has user
acceptance policy which users must sign up to and the service can not be used
for non-educational use.
Conferencing with other educational sites in the UK including National
Museums and Universities using JVCS
The national schools videoconferencing project began in 2004, with the aim of
connecting all RBCs and opt-out LEAs to a national videoconferencing service
on the educational broadband network. This project was funded by Becta and
the service is delivered by JANET videoconferencing services (JVCS) though
UKERNA. SEGfL has connected to this service and schools have been using
the facilities to connect to other schools in other LEAs/regions in the UK,
universities, national content providers. During 2005, one of the aims of the
RBCs and JVCS was to connect to the National Museums to offer
videoconferencing workshops over the broadband network. Now there are 15
museums and content providers on this service and the number will continue to
grow. They have to comply with a strict security policy and conditions of use.
An up to date list of this providers can be found on the SEGfL website in the
videoconferencing section.
JVCS offers the following facilities: Automatic dial out to all sites, multipoint
conferences (unlimited sites and many layouts), various bandwidth options
(Max 2Meg per site) booking service for conferences, guest sites on both ISDN
and IP, ISDN gateway, data-sharing facility and a support desk.
To find out more information on the JVCS service, please go to the web site:
www.jvcs.ja.net/schools
The JVCS service is open to all schools and they need to be registered and
complete a quality assurance assessment before a conference can be booked.
All schools using only IP for videoconferencing and who wish to book
workshops with museums and content providers must register on JVCS.
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5. To register, please contact Heather Pettitt via email after you have registered
on VCS: heather.pettitt@segfl.org.uk
Getting started
In order for your school to be set up on the Video Conferencing Service several
things need to be in place. These are as follows: (You might find it helpful to
refer to the glossary of terms at the end of this document)
1. Your school needs to be connected to the SEGfL broadband network.
This is through the local authority schools IP network. Your videoconferencing
equipment needs to be support H.323 and be connected to your school LAN.
Standalone pieces of videoconferencing equipment can connect directly via an
Ethernet cable and port, software codecs are connected via a networked PC.
2. You will need to decide which IP address to use on your school
network. It should be a free address.
3. To set up your school on the VCS service you need to supply SEGfL
VC helpdesk with the school’s DFES number (all 7 digits) plus the school’s
name, address, main contact details and LEA
Email these details to the helpdesk on:
support@segfl.ifl.net or telephone on 0870 908 1907
Your user name and password will be issued within approximately 2 days from
your initial request.
Once you receive your user name and password, keep it in a safe place as you
will need it in the future.
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6. Registering your Video Conferencing System
Once you have received your user name and password, your
videoconferencing end points (cameras etc) need to be registered with the VCS
and the gatekeeper. To register an endpoint, on to the Video Conferencing
Service use any Internet enabled PC to visit http://vcs.segfl.org.uk/admin and
enter your username, DFES number and password.
If you are logging in for the first time you will be asked to agree to our user
policy and it is worth keeping a copy by printing it out.
A screen similar to the one shown below will appear. It will say which school
you are from and show any previously registered local endpoints (those
belonging to the school). If you are logging in for the first time, this area will be
empty as you have not registered any endpoints.
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7. To add your endpoint (s), select Create New Endpoint and a screen with the
form below is displayed.
H323 ID: The H323 ID: is automatically prefixed with the school DfES
number. The remainder of field is used to describe your
system e.g. Maths room
Comment This is a free text field to add more information for future
reference
E 164: Enter three digits to uniquely define the end point in the school.
Note:1 is entered as 001. The 17 digit number generated will
be used by other users to call this video conferencing system.
Each new endpoint registered must have a different three digit
series. Most sites use 001,002,003 etc.
IP Address Enter your chosen VC IP address in this box. If it does not
accept the IP address as being valid in your range then you
need to call the helpdesk on 0870 908 1709 and check that
they have the correct address.
Ex directory Click on this box to prevent the details appearing the directory.
Endpoint Type Select from the drop down menu the type of endpoint that best
matches the Video Conferencing system
Then go to the next tab, ‘call rules’.
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8. This table displays the call rules (who you can call and who can call you) for
your endpoint that you have created. Depending on your school (if it is primary
or secondary) certain boxes will be ticked and crossed as part of a standard
template for safe use. You can change the rules depending on who you wish to
conference with by clicking on the box. The call rules can be changed when
you want and are set as soon as you ‘save details’. All changes are real time
and can be changed as many times as you want.
*Note: If you try to call or be called by another site on the service and it does
not work and a message appears on the VC system about permissions denied
then it is these call rules that are blocking you call attempts. Some schools tick
all the boxes to prevent this but it then means that they a reducing the security
feature and have to be aware of the possible implications.
The final tab ‘E.164 exceptions’ allows each system to have exceptions to the
call rules. For example, if you wish to block all calls from secondary schools
except the one you are doing a project with, then place their E.164 number in
one of the boxes in the E.164 exceptions tab.
The third tab ‘system details’ allows you to set the rules for using the additional
services. We would advise all schools to check that the UKERNA boxes are
ticked because they allow you to use JVCS which most schools wish to do.
Save all these details by going to ‘save details’. You will get a help screen that
will provide you with all the details that you need to configure your endpoint.
You will need to record the IP Address, H323 name and E164 Number as they
will be used in the configuration of the video conferencing system. Write them
down or print the screen for you records
Once you endpoint has been created, you can come back and changing the
endpoint settings (call rules, system details and E.164 exceptions) at anytime.
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9. Configuring your Endpoint
Once you have registered on the VCS web portal (as above) you will need to
ensure that the information is mirrored in your endpoint.
To do this you will need to go to the administrator setup on your endpoint. You
will need to add the gatekeeper details, H.323 name and E.164 number as well
as configure the IP address in the system. There is no standard interface for
configuring video conferencing systems and therefore the following information
is provided to help with the configuration process for your systems. Specific
product guides may be available via your local authority. It is advisable to
involve the company that you purchase your VC equipment from as they should
be able to install the system correctly (they will find it useful to have this
document).
Gatekeeper
The SEGfL Gatekeeper has an IP address of 62.171.194.50. On a few
systems the ports used for the gatekeeper are required and the IP address can
be entered as 62.171.194.50:1719. It might do this automatically.
H323 Name
Normally the H323 Name can be entered in a defined field in the configuration.
Do not forget to add the school DfES number prefix then – and the name. For
some systems the user name is used as the H323 name in which case replace
your name with the H323 Name. If the H.323 name is entered does not match
exactly the name created on the VCS web page then you will not get a
successful gatekeeper registration.
E164 Number
The full 17 digit E164 number is required. Check this is correct and matches
the VCS webpage.
Testing
Endpoint registration
Ensure that your endpoint is switched on and connected to the broadband
network. Confirm that the system is registered with the SEGfL gatekeeper by
visiting the video conferencing service web site http://vcs.segfl.org.uk . All
registered endpoints should appear in the top window with the E164 and H323
name displayed as entered during the registration process.
If your system is not displayed, check that your entries for the gatekeeper,
H323 name and E164 numbers are correct. If you still have problems
registering, contact the helpdesk on 0870 908 1709.
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10. Test Conference
The VCS has a test conference. This conference is a reflection of the video
and audio being sent from your system. To call this conference, dial the E164
Number 00440213548101050. You should see the picture from your system
and hear your voice, albeit with a slight delay. You can use this conference at
any time to test your audio and video settings. Your system is now ready to
use the service.
Making Calls
A video conferencing call can only be made to systems that are currently on
line and registered with the gatekeeper. Calls can be made using either the
H323 name or the E164 number.
To view the list the systems currently registered and ‘live’, ready for conference
visit the web site http://vcs.segfl.org.uk
Available systems are displayed in one of three areas. The top area displays
endpoints registered within the grid. This list can be filtered based upon Grid or
Local LEA by using the links above.
The Resources area will display the SEGfL managed service and any LEA
support service for your school.
If you are using the JVCS service for you conference, you still need to be
registered on the VCS gatekeeper and appear as an ‘online endpoint’.
The directory shows all endpoints that are registered on the VCS in
alphabetical order but they are not necessarily available (view at Grid level for
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11. all available endpoints). If you wish to conference with these schools it is best
to telephone first.
If you wish to look at some support material that explains videoconferencing
and some of the technical terms please look at the following site developed by
WMNet, the West Midlands RBC.
http://www.wmnet.org.uk/vc
For ideas on VC content or projects please visit the South East Grid for
Learning website on a regular basis.
www.segfl.org.uk
Glossary of Terms
CODEC
Short for Coder/decoder. It is a device that switches audio and video signals from
analogue to digital and then compresses it to be transmitted. At the receiving end the
signal is decompressed and turned back to analogue to be viewed. All
videoconferencing requires this process. Videoconferencing systems are sometimes
referred to as the ‘ codec’.
Desktop System
A videoconferencing system that is designed to be used by one person. It is run off a
PC and can be portable. These systems are usually Standards compliant.
Endpoint
This refers to any videoconferencing system. It could be a dedicated piece of
equipment or part of a PC software solution with a web camera.
E.164 number
This is a sequence of numbers that is 17 digits long. The schema was decided
nationally and is now adopted across the country. The combination of numbers acts
as an address so that a call can connect to the correct endpoint. It means that IP
addresses are not presented. Instead sites are dialled using the E.164 number.
Gatekeeper
This is a security device that controls video and audio traffic between networks. On
the VCS, the gatekeeper controls all the videoconferencing connections to and from
the registered schools on the grid. It uses the E.164 numbering scheme to control
traffic and aid security.
Gateway
The gateway enables sites IP H.323 networks to communicate with sites not on
H.323 networks. Usually it is used to connect sites on IP with sites on ISDN.
H.320
The ITU standard for videoconferencing over digital networks like ISDN
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12. H.323
The ITU standard for videoconferencing over packet switched networks such as
LANs, the educational network and the internet (including broadband)
IP address
The unique combination of numbers assigned to a device on an IP network. They
contain a series of numbers and dots. Internal IP addresses are assigned usually on
a series starting on 10. and they are only relevant to devices on your internal
network. A Public IP address is public facing and can be mapped to internal
addresses for devices that wish to communicate outside the internal network (like
VC).
IP network
A network that uses TCP IP protocol.
ISDN
Integrated Services Digital Network, ISDN is a digital telephone network that allows
both data and voice over the same line.
LAN
Local Area Network. A network that connects devices (computers, VC equipment) in
a small area such as a school.
Large Room based system
A videoconferencing system that is designed to be used in a large room by many
people. They contain their own powerful codec and connect to a screen (s). These
systems are often designed to fit the user’s exact requirements such as extra
microphones, additional cameras and in built multipoint facilities.
Small Room system
A videoconferencing system that is designed for a small group of people (2-5). It is
usually connected to a screen and contains it’s own codec. It is usually portable.
WAN
Wide Area Network. A network that connects devices over a large area such as LEA
or Grid.
Webcam
A web camera is connected to a PC and uses it processing power to act as a codec.
Software is used to manage the videoconferencing ( e.g. NetMeeting)
Record your Information
Fill in your details so that you have a record of them.
Log in details to SEGfL VCS at http://vcs.segfl.org.uk/admin
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13. User name:
DfES number:
Password:
Internal IP address for VC:
Printed copy of the acceptable use policy? Yes / No
Have you included VC in your school internet policy? Yes / No
Your endpoint Information
Location of the VC H.323 name E.164 number
Are you registered on Ukerna’s JVCS? Yes / No
• Who is the JVCS registered user for your school:
• Additional users:
• Our venue name is:
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