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 3010  [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

Striker, J., Dimberg, L., Liese, B. H. (2000). “Stress and Business Travel: Individual, Managerial, and Corporate Concerns.” Journal of Organizational Excellence. Winter.

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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