Telepresence Conferencing
Mat BrynickRhen Hoehn
Ryan JonesWill Matson
Agenda Telepresence Technology Telepresence Systems Supporting Systems Potential Applications Benefits and Risks Managerial Concerns Need for Telepresence Recommendations References Questions
Telepresence Technology High-end video conferencing system Creates a “conference room”
connecting several locations around the world› Multiple people can participate at each
location
Telepresence SystemsSystem Initial Cost
1-Year
Maintenance
3 Years
Maintenance
Hewlett-Packard “Halo” $349,000 $216,000 $648,000
Polycom “RPX HD 208M” $336,999 $35,995 $100,790
Cisco “TelePresence System 3010” $299,000 N/A N/A
Teliris “Virtualive Telepresence” $299,000 N/A N/A
LifeSize “Conference 200” $50,000* $3,750 $10,125
*Does not include the cost of monitors
Supporting Systems Broadband Internet
› Some systems include this cost, others don’t
› Some companies have designated broadband lines for each of their installed systems
Power Conference room space
Potential Applications Video conferencing
as a replacement for business travel
Strengthen the culture of companies spread over multiple offices
Benefits and Risks Benefits
› Reduce travel costs› Increase productivity
by reducing travel time
› Makes company more environmentally friendly
Risks› High initial cost› High maintenance
cost› Security concerns› Internet connectivity
dependence
Managerial Concerns Financial feasibility Space constraints Adequacy of IT resources Security risks System’s compatibility with systems
that collaborators use
Need for Telepresence Companies that send a moderate to
high number of employees on business trips› Typical business trip: $1,045 per employee
Companies that require multiple teams at various locations to work together or with clients
Companies looking to reduce environmental impact
Recommendations LifeSize Conference 200
› Most affordable system for both initial and maintenance costs
› Compatible with many other formats› Able to connect with up to eight other
locations simultaneously
References Lifesize Conference Technology | HD Telepresence System. (n.d.). Video Conferencing, High Definition Videoconference, HD Video Conference |
LifeSize Conferencing. Retrieved April 2, 2010, from http://www.lifesize.com/Products/Video/LifeSize_Conference_Series/Conference_200.aspx Cisco TelePresence System 3010 - Cisco Systems. (n.d.). Cisco Systems, Inc. Retrieved April 2, 2010, from
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10753/ Cisco TelePresence System 3010Â [Cisco TelePresence System 3000] - Cisco Systems. (n.d.). Cisco Systems, Inc. Retrieved April 2, 2010, from
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/ps7060/ps8329/ps8330/ps8333/ps10753/data_sheet_c78-579689.htmlHardy, Q. (2009, January 16). Betting On Telepresence - Forbes.com. Forbes.com - Business News, Financial News, Stock Market Analysis, Technology
& Global Headline News. Retrieved April 2, 2010, from http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/15/polycom-telepresence-cisco-tech-enter-cz_qh_0116polycom.html
Development Company, L.P.. (2008, October 1). Halo Technology Refresh Data Sheet. HP Halo Managed Services. Retrieved April 2, 2010, from h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/us/en/downloads/Mgd_Svcs_US-Tech_Refresh.pdf
Lichtman, H. (2008, March 16). UPDATED - HP Halo Announces Alliance with Marriott, New telepresence system, New Customers - Telepresence Options. Telepresence Options - Telepresence News and Analysis. Retrieved April 2, 2010, from http://telepresenceoptions.com/2008/03/hp_halo_and_marriott_to_bring/
LifeSize Launches Conference 200 with 1080P Resolution and 720p 60 Frames Per Second with HPL Thoughts and Analysis - Telepresence Options. (n.d.). Telepresence Options - Telepresence News and Analysis. Retrieved April 2, 2010, from http://www.telepresenceoptions.com/2008/10/lifesize_launches_conference_2/
Polycom® RPX™ HD 200 Series - Immersive Telepresence - Products - Polycom. (n.d.). Telepresence, Voice and Video Conferencing Solutions. Retrieved April 12, 2010, from http://www.polycom.com/products/telepresence_video/telepresence_solutions/immersive_telepresence/rpx_hd200.html
Reese, B. (2008, February 25). Grappling with Cisco TelePresence, HP Halo drops pricing under half a million | NetworkWorld.com Community. NetworkWorld.com. Retrieved April 2, 2010, from http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/25356
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Solution Snapshot: Teliris VirtuaLive Telepresence - Telepresence Options . (n.d.). Telepresence Options - Telepresence News and Analysis. Retrieved April 2, 2010, from http://www.telepresenceoptions.com/teliris/solutionreview/virtualive/
Technical Specifications Polycom® RealPresence™ Experience High Definition (RPX™ HD 200 & 400 Series). (n.d.). Polycom, Inc.. Retrieved April 2, 2010, from www.polycom.eu/global/documents/support/sales_marketing/products/video/rpx_hd_200_400_technical_specs.pdf
VirtuaLive – The Ultimate Immersive Telepresence Experience - Teliris. (n.d.). Telepresence – Teliris Telepresence Systems. Retrieved April 2, 2010, from http://www.teliris.com/teliris_virtualive_telepresence.html
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