AuDeo s Guide to Desktop & Mobile Video Conferencing What s out there & what we think 1
Contents The benefits of desktop & mobile Video Conferencing... 3 Why choose business quality video over and above the free tools out there... 3 Desktop Video Conferencing... 4 Mobile Video Conferencing... 4... 5 Lync 2013... 5 Virtual Meetings Desktop Video Conferencing Service... 6 Polycom CMA Desktop... 7 Polycom Telepresence m100... 8 Polycom RealPresence Desktop for Windows... 9 Polycom HDX4000... 10 Polycom RealPresence VisualEdge... 11 Polycom RealPresence Mobile... 12 Polycom VVX Business Media Phones... 13 LifeSize Unity 50... 14 LifeSize Passport... 15 LifeSize ClearSea Desktop & Mobile... 16 Avaya Radvision Scopia Desktop... 17 Avaya Radvision Scopia Mobile... 18 VidyoMobile... 19 Help & advice... 19 2
The benefits of desktop & mobile Video Conferencing Desktop and mobile Video Conferencing gives you the ultimate benefit of being able to Video Conference anytime, with anyone from wherever you are. If you have a standard pc, laptop or mobile device with an Internet connection, then you can make a Video Conference call. Great for home and remote workers, great for business with multiple offices. If you re already using a room-based system then it s the next logical progression, increasing the reach and availability of Video Conferencing throughout your business. Why choose business quality video over and above the free tools out there There are lots of free Video Conferencing services out there now, great for keeping in touch with family and friends but they are not business quality services. With many free services the quality is not great, you can t make a second video connection, you can t show your desktop and you can t connect to a standards based hardware room system and security is an issue too. They are free and they re mostly good but they are not business tools. 3
Desktop Video Conferencing If you think desktop Video Conferencing is too expensive... think again. All you need in order to conduct a desktop Video Conference is: A desktop computer or laptop Internet connection Microphone (Head set) Webcam Video Conferencing software license or hosted service You don't need expensive equipment to Video Conference from your office or home. There are a number of inexpensive, business quality options available today. Mobile Video Conferencing Likewise, with mobile Video Conferencing, many of us already have apple or android mobile devices capable of making video calls. Apps from all the major vendors are free to download; enabling you to register and link with your existing Video networks. 4
Lync 2013 Lync 2013 includes new video features that enhance the user collaboration experience. These features include High Definition Video Conferences that provide support for multiple video streams. Lync 2013 also includes new management capabilities that enable administrators to control the network bandwidth consumption of these new video features. Enhanced peer-to-peer Video experience: o High definition Video o H.264 Video Codec o Video Preview o Face detection and smart framing o Video and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)* plug in available as a separate download Gallery View in Conferences Video Pinning and Video Spotlight Video in Lync Web App Video Manageability Features Polycom devices can communicate with Lync when enabled with a license key Lync 2013 is great, Microsoft has adopted Polycom s SVC standard. Pretty much every major video vendor has some level of interoperability with Lync, making it a very versatile platform. Lync doesn t yet have a mobile Video app but it does have instant messaging. 5
Virtual Meetings Desktop Video Conferencing Service Virtual Meetings Desktop is a hosted Video Conferencing service available on a concurrent licensing plan, which allows you to connect from any standard pc or laptop device with an Internet connection. Desktop client software (unlimited) Multipoint capability Data sharing/collaboration functionality Firewall friendly with built in NAT and firewall traversal Interoperability with existing video conferencing systems HD options allows high quality HD calls ISDN dial in option allows you to mix IP & ISDN calls. Download more information here - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/publicftp/marketing/virtual%20meetings%20info%20pack%20(2%20page).pdf Ideal for rolling out Video Conferencing to the desktop. An inexpensive option, available on a monthly subscription basis, so no upfront capital expenditure. Good quality calls. Avoids firewall issues. Interoperable with your existing Video Conferencing systems, so not vendor dependant. 6
Polycom CMA Desktop Polycom CMA Desktop solution is an all-in-one video collaboration software solution for the enterprise High-scale video collaboration for the enterprise user. Polycom s enterprise-class HD video software solution delivers the required app management, interoperability, scalability, resiliency (lost packet recovery), security, multi-point and lifelike quality that users and IT managers demand. Using Polycom CMA Desktop, you can: Deploy business communications to all users regardless of their preferred operating system Windows or Mac OS X Share the industry s highest-quality audio, video, and content though standards-based protocols Quickly search existing corporate Microsoft Active Directories for ease-ofdialling and connect to other desktops, conference rooms, or immersive Telepresence environments Protect call quality through Polycom Constant Clarity technology, which provides Internet users with a premium experience Know when others users are online, chat with them and easily progress to a video call, with just the click of a button Zoom into content to look more closely at it Download the datasheet here - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/publicftp/marketing/cma%20desktop.pdf Great for large organisations looking to roll out Video to the desktop, probably those already heavily invested in Polycom. But, in our opinion, far too expensive for smaller companies. 7
Polycom Telepresence m100 Specifically built for smaller organizations that need a high-quality, easy-to-use video application. Polycom Telepresence m100 is a business-class video conferencing software for Microsoft Windows. Its intuitive interface empowers users to search directories, collaborate, and share content with colleagues from their desktops. Unlike competitive systems, the Polycom Telepresence m100 solution uses industry-standard protocols. This allows seamless connection to the millions of room and immersive Telepresence systems online worldwide. Users can enjoy person-to-person calling or even multiparty conversations through a video bridge. You can download and install the simple software within minutes. Try the trial version here http://www.polycom.co.uk/forms/m100_trial_sw.html Download the datasheet here - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/publicftp/marketing/polycom-m100-ds-enus.pdf Low cost. Great for smaller organisations. The software license alone will only give you point-to-point capability. It needs to be used with a multipoint loaded system or bridge for multi-way calls. We think this will be phased out in the future by Polycom s RealPresence Desktop for Windows. 8
Polycom RealPresence Desktop for Windows RealPresence Desktop for Windows frees business professionals from the traditional boundaries of the conference room, allowing them to enjoy video collaboration from their personal computers. Now you can meet and collaborate face-to-face with anyone from anywhere improving teamwork, collaborative decision-making, and productivity with colleagues, customers and business partners. Polycom s enterprise-class HD video software solution delivers the required app management, interoperability, scalability, resiliency, security, multi-point and lifelike quality that users and IT managers demand. Using Polycom RealPresence Desktop, you can: Share the industry s highest-quality audio, video, and content though standards-based protocols Quickly search existing corporate Microsoft Active Directories for ease-ofdialling and connect to other desktops, conference rooms, or immersive Telepresence environments Select individual applications like spreadsheets, videos, presentations or share monitors all in HD quality Protect call quality through Polycom Constant Clarity technology, which provides Internet users with a premium experience Download the datasheet here - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/publicftp/marketing/realpresence%20desktop%20for%20windows.pdf Try the trial version here http://www.polycom.co.uk/forms/realpresence-desktoptrial.html A really easy to use application that will be phasing out Polycom CMA Desktop and M100. This application is built for the future and will be incorporating Polycom s SVC code. 9
Polycom HDX4000 Powerful desktop video conferencing systems designed for professionals. With a 24 or 20 HD screen, stereo speakers and sleek design, the HDX4000 is also a fully functional monitor for your PC or Mac. High definition video & voice High definition content sharing Large HD display Powerful HD audio Embedded multipoint Flexible connectivity Download the datasheet here - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/public-ftp/marketing/polycom%20hdx4000.pdf A great system for senior executives home or office desks, but doesn t have the same features as Polycom CMA Desktop and can also have issues with firewalls. 10
Polycom RealPresence VisualEdge The Polycom RealPresence VisualEdge is a desktop unified communications system allowing you to provide immediate and impactful collaboration right from the comfort of your own desk chair. The Polycom RealPresence VisualEdge delivers: High definition video and audio quality using up to 50% less bandwidth than competitive solutions The industry s best user experience (Polycom UX ) user interface reducing training time and ensuring a pleasant experience from start to finish The largest and highest video resolution monitor in its class, delivering an incredible computer display for productivity outside of video calls An intuitive touch control pad eliminating the need for a complex remote control or lengthy learning curves Desktop or wall-mount options providing flexibility in any environment Interoperability with the latest standards and protocols as well as backward compatibility with legacy technologies Polycom RealPresence VisualEdge datasheet - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/publicftp/marketing/realpresence%20visualedge.pdf The most slick and stylish executive desktop system on the market today. Polycom s new user interface makes this system really easy to use. 11
Polycom RealPresence Mobile Polycom RealPresence Mobile is a software app that extends face-to-face collaboration and content sharing beyond the conference room and the office to tablets and Smartphones. You can download the app for free and start using it immediately to make point-to-point video calls. If you register it to your Polycom RealPresence Platform, this integrates the app with your entire video network, enabling you to conduct group and multi-point calls with any network or device. Download the datasheet here - RealPresence Mobile for Apple ios o Download the datasheet - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/publicftp/marketing/realpresence%20mobile%20(apple).pdf o Download the app - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/polycomrealpresence-mobile/id465412616?mt=8 RealPresence Mobile for Android o Download the datasheet - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/publicftp/marketing/realpresence%20mobile%20(andriod).pdf o Download the app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.polycom.cmad.mob ile.android&hl=en If you already have Polycom room based systems and Polycom infrastructure and you have people using apple or android mobile devices, then it s a no-brainer! Get them to download the app and start using it straight away. Polycom claim that it will work to a basic level without needing Polycom CMA or Polycom RealPresence Resource Manager, but in our experience this is not the case. 12
Polycom VVX Business Media Phones Polycom VVX business media phones provide a unified voice and video communication experience for executives and knowledge workers in organizations of all sizes. By combining Polycom s audio and video technology with innovative industrial designs and user interfaces, these business media phones improve productivity by simplifying communication processes and business workflows. VVX Business Media Phones offer: Premium-quality desktop voice and video solutions that are designed for organizations and businesses of all sizes and budgets Intuitive, expandable, business-class phones that are designed for the multitasking needs and shifting schedules of busy managers and knowledge workers Tools that generate quick payback and lower travel expenses. Empower each employee for the cost of only one business trip Ready for integration into a wide range of unified communications environments. Polycom VVX1500D datasheet - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/public-ftp/marketing/vvx%201500%20d.pdf Polycom VVX1500 datasheet - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/public-ftp/marketing/vvx%201500.pdf Polycom VVX500 datasheet - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/public-ftp/marketing/vvx500-datasheet.pdf Great for executive desktops, but no better than a desktop client. The small screen and low camera angle make for poor Video, but amazing desk phones with Video Conferencing as a secondary function. 13
LifeSize Unity 50 The LifeSize Unity Series combines best-in-class HD video, audio and presentation capabilities in a brilliantly optimized, integrated solution. Everything you need to conduct a high quality HD Video Conference comes packaged within the sleek, all-in-one solution, which is simple to deploy and intuitive to use. With a choice of solutions that help facilitate effective collaboration sessions for anyone, in any size meeting room, the LifeSize Unity Series comprises the LifeSize Unity 50 (24 display), the LifeSize Unity 500 (40 display), the LifeSize Unity 1000 (single 55 display) and the LifeSize Unity 2000 (dual 55 displays). Intuitive to Use with name-based dialling, presence and search HD video conferencing, crystal-clear audio-only calls and optimized presentation features Simple to Deploy, can be set up by anyone with no IT assistance LifeSize Unity 50 datasheet - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/publicftp/marketing/unity%2050%20datasheet%20en%20a4%20(1).pdf Ideal for executive offices and small meeting rooms. 14
LifeSize Passport The LifeSize Passport series of solutions brings the highest quality in HD video conferencing to the palm of your hand. Ideal for individual offices, teleworkers and collaboration rooms, LifeSize Passport solutions enable you to stay connected anywhere, anytime. Easy to set up, connect and use. True HD video quality at only 1 Mbps over any Internet connection. Unique Flexibility. Natural, realistic interactions can occur over any Internet connection, and data, presentations and other content can be shared via LifeSize Virtual Link. Users can easily record and replay video messages via LifeSize UVC Video Center. Optimized for Interoperability, LifeSize Passport is qualified by Skype to work on the Skype platform. Individual offices, teleworkers and small to medium-sized businesses can stay connected easily with anyone using Skype around the world. People worldwide on Skype will now be accessible from the LifeSize Passport directory, letting you connect with just one click. Collaborate via high quality, reliable video and audio from LifeSize Passport to any Skype-enabled PC or Mac. Scalable and ready to grow with an organization as the need arises, LifeSize Passport is officially Microsoft qualified with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and fully interoperable with Microsoft Lync. LifeSize Passport datasheet - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/publicftp/marketing/lifesize%20passport.pdf A great budget Video system for remote offices, or to use as a trial system to get you started. Simple and easy to use. 15
LifeSize ClearSea Desktop & Mobile LifeSize ClearSea connects users to any standards-based video system or infrastructure solution from a PC or Mac, Android or ios mobile device. LifeSize ClearSea enables professional HD video collaboration up to 1080p, powerful collaboration tools such as multiparty call escalation, presence and text chat, far-end camera control, data sharing, single number reach and a centralized contact list for easy directory dialling. The LifeSize ClearSea Server is available as a hardware appliance or as virtual machine software (concurrent licensing plans). Built-in, automatic NAT/firewall traversal and embedded media encryption provides secure video collaboration inside or outside the organization without additional equipment or IT resources. Download the datasheet here - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/publicftp/marketing/lifesize%20clearsea%20datasheet%20en%20a4.pdf Like most mobile Video apps, for it to work you ll need to have already invested in the manufacturers infrastructure. 16
Avaya Radvision Scopia Desktop SCOPIA Desktop extends a room system video application to PC and Mac users for voice, video and data collaboration. It includes HD H.264 video for both meeting participants and data collaboration and H.264 Scalable Video Coding (SVC) for error resiliency. SCOPIA Desktop is a simple web browser plug-in that is centrally managed, distributed and deployed without complex licensing fees or installation issues. Automatic firewall traversal allows anyone to participate regardless of where they are. With SCOPIA Desktop you can create conference rooms without walls and connect from anywhere, create a virtual conference room and invite other desktop or mobile users and room systems. Scopia Desktop Highlights: HD Video Conferencing Data collaboration with review Control, moderate and administrator meetings Embedded firewall and NAT traversal No complicated licensing Scopia Desktop datasheet - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/publicftp/marketing/scopia_desktop_mkt1002aen_screen.pdf Scopia Desktop ties in really well with the Scopia suite of products but cannot call other manufacturers devices without going through a bridge. A fantastic product if you ve already invested in Radvision. 17
Avaya Radvision Scopia Mobile Scopia Mobile is the ultimate enterprise-grade mobile video conferencing and collaboration application. Through Scopia video infrastructure, Scopia Mobile can connect to Telepresence systems, standards-based HD video conferencing systems and unified communications applications. Scopia Mobile is available as a free app for the Apple iphone, ipad, and Android Smartphones and tablets. Download the datasheet here - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/publicftp/marketing/scopia_mobile_mkt1003ben_screen.pdf Scopia Mobile for Apple ios o Download the app here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/scopiamobile-v3/id465577031?mt=8 Scopia Mobile for Android o Download the app here - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radvision.ctm.andr oid.client Using Scopia room systems & infrastructure, have mobile users need we say more! The app is feature rich and lets you control your virtual meeting rooms with an intuitive user interface. 18
VidyoMobile The VidyoMobile app transforms your Android or ios Smartphone or tablet into a virtual meeting place so you can collaborate with others from wherever you are. You can join or host single- or multi-point Video Conferences over everyday wireless networks as easily as making a phone call or sending email. VidyoMobile integrates seamlessly with the software-based VidyoConferencing platform, and with other Vidyo endpoints including VidyoDesktop, VidyoRoom and VidyoPanorama systems, as well as H.323 and SIP endpoints via VidyoGateway or through the VidyoWay service. Again, it is available as a free app for Android and ios Smartphones and tablets. Download the datasheet here - http://downloads.audeo.co.uk/publicftp/marketing/ds-vidyomobile.pdf VidyoMobile for Apple ios o Download the app here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/vidyomobile/id444062464?mt=8 VidyoMobile for Android o Download the app here - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vidyo.vidyoclient& hl=en Again, if you are already using Vidyo room based systems and infrastructure then get your mobile users to download the app. It s free! 19
Help & advice Our team of expert advisors are always on hand to help with any questions you have about. We would be happy to advice on the best options for your business. Please do not hesitate to contact our team on 01256 891700 or sales@audeo.co.uk. AuDeo can provide video orientated Lync deployments, and a full range of other desktop and mobile Video Conferencing solutions. We would be more than happy to arrange a demonstration for you. 20