From Telepresence To The Desktop

摘要

Telepresence is best blended into a broader portfolio of communications options that includes the entire spectrum of video systems. Focus on the higher-quality video and audio options and leave the jitter-prone 60×60 video window behind. Consider the four types of systems: 1. Telepresence sits at the top of the video communications stack, combining high-definition, life-size video with high-quality audio, as well as camera technology that catches the subtleties of personal interaction. It can have a big impact on productivity, but it also has high capital costs and demands a lot of bandwidth. Systems start at $30,000, with a fully functional room seating eight to 16 people fetching as much as $300,000.