CASE STUDIES
Top Six Questions To Ask When Evaluating
Videoconferencing Solutions 1
Can the firm use its existing network, or will a new high-QoS network be needed?
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Does the system work well over the Internet and other general purpose networks?
Does the system require specialized equipment or can it use off-the-shelf commodity hardware to achieve telepresence-quality video and audio?
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Maureen Durack, CPA, is the Director of Management Information Services for Vedder Price P. C. Her career began as an auditor with Ernst & Young in the mid-1980s, evolving into a management consulting role and then into full-time consulting in MIS. Maureen has been in her current position with Vedder Price for over 16 years. She can be reached at mdurack@vedderprice.com.
Does the system have a mobile component that allows participants to access videoconferences from mobile devices?
Does the system require a dedicated IT person or staff for monitoring and maintenance support?
How easy is it to schedule and participate in a videoconference?
Ofer Shapiro, currently President and CEO of Vidyo, pioneered Personal Telepresence, enabling a new generation of software-based, multipoint high-definition videoconferences on desktop computers, room systems and mobile devices. He was a contributor and one of the editors of the H.323 standard. Ofer has over 15 years of experience in bringing innovative technologies to market. He can be reached at ofer@vidyo.com.
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