CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE Avistar Overview Changing the World of Communications - Video Conferencing Solutions for Government, Military and Enterprises
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE Avistar Overview Changing
the World of Communications - Video Conferencing Solutions for
Government, Military and Enterprises
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 2 2 Copyright 2008 Avistar
Communications Corporation Avistar Clients Channel Distribution to
Global 5000 Licensing Technology, White Labeling, and OEM Licensing
Patent Licensing Distributor and Reseller Channel Sales
Co-Marketing, Sales and Services to Enterprises Joint Collaboration
engaging both Distributors and Resellers creating Communities
across Markets Globally Technology and IP Licensing Client, Market
and Partner Collaboration in Product Development Avistar
Corporation in a Nutshell Strong Diversified Go-to-Market Strategy:
40-60% annual growth,
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 3 Avistar C3 Product
Overview Avistar C3 What is it? Real Time Video & Voice Face to
Face Video & Audio Add In Simple Point to Point or Complex
Multi Party Conferences Desktop, Conference Room or Remote Access
Secure, Scalable & Reliable Web Presentation &
Collaboration Full Presentations Via any Network Collaborate and
Annotate Documents, Spreadsheets & Presentations Ask Questions
Via Integrated Instant Messaging Electronically Survey Audience,
See Results in Real Time Flexible, Cost Effective Solution Fully
Bundled Solution Accessible in the Office, on the Road, or Home
Office Integrates With Current Infrastructure Operates Over
Firewalls & Compatible with Current Networks Simple to Use,
Quick to Install
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 4 Avistar C3 Solution
Overview Avistar C3 Solution Benefits Delivers Superior User
Experience at the desktop, conference room, or on the road
Integrated H.323 support enables enterprises to leverage existing
investments in video conferencing room systems and infrastructure
End-to-end software management platform minimizes support costs and
provides self-service capabilities for end-users Scalable solution
that enables enterprises to start small (few sites and 100s of
users) and grow installations over time (many sites and 1000s of
users) Proven, high quality solution in use by thousands of users
everyday Avistar provides an end-to-end enterprise video-enabled
unified communications solution that integrates with the way people
work
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 5 Avistar Technology has
caught up with the human characteristics of Communication Why
Avistar? Market Drivers Technology Alignment Unified Communications
BenefitSource of Improvement Clearer, faster communications
Face/body language has 12x the communications content of words 76%
say its easier to understand others in a face-to-face meeting 62%
said face-to-face enabled quick decision making vs. 10% with audio
Better than phone / web meeting Face-to-face meetings are 43% more
effective than phone meetings 81% of executives said face-to-face
was best at reducing confusion Only 5% felt audio/web was best way
to communicate 23% give full attention to an audio conference; 55%
do in an in-person meeting People are 8x more likely to do emails
on an audio call than an in-person meeting Improved retention of
information38% increase in retention for face-to-face meetings
Increased absorption of information 40% increase in absorption of
information 200% increase in learning with face-to-face meetings
Stronger trust relationships, improved teamwork 90% of executives
say face-to-face is best at establishing a high level of trust.
Only 5% feel audio/web is best 75% said face-to-face negotiation is
easier than with audio/web Avistar is a powerful communications
tool. It has increased revenues by impacting our speed of decision
making and the effectiveness of our global teams, allowing us to
increase business capacity. For a firm of our global scope,
effective, quick conversations are vital to us. Avistar enables us
to have face-to-face visual communications between our teams
worldwide, right from peoples desktops. Its been an extremely
valuable tool for our business. Managing Director and Head of North
America Credit Markets, Leading Global Bank Silent Messages Albert
Mehrabian The Human Face Brian Bates/John Cleese
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 6 Avistar C3 Solution
Overview REDUCE COSTS AND INCREASE MARGINS IN UNCERTAIN TIMES: Save
Money Reduce Travel Immediate ROI Improve Customer Service Shorten
decision making processes Create differentiation between you and
your competitors In todays market, more and more corporations large
and small are looking for ways to save money and increase margins.
One of the primary ways of doing this is in uncertain times is to
immediately clamp down on travel and expenses. A natural and
understandable action to take, HOWEVER this can have a very
negative impact, when face to face time with your colleagues and
clients is reduced relationships suffer and overall results decline
There is a way to negate this!! Avistar provides a low cost, easy
to maintain, robust desktop video conferencing solution that can be
used from the office, the home, hotels and even your car. Avistar,
through the use of its industry leading software based PC
videoconferencing communications technology, can demonstrate it has
saved corporations Big and Small millions of dollars in direct and
indirect costs as well as assisting in speeding up decision making
and improving communication effectiveness. Why Avistar Avistar is
the only organisation with proven and scalable deployments of
desktop videoconferencing software. Maintenance is low and
reliability is in the 99% plus range. No other desktop
videoconferencing product can substantiate these claims in the same
price range. See it for yourself. Avistar C3 Solution Benefits:
SAVE MONEY
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 7 Avistar C3 Solution
Components Avistar C3 Client High quality video conferencing
application for desktops and room systems Avistar C3 Server
Real-time communications server for managing video in the
enterprise Avistar System Central Centralized, web-application for
provisioning and managing infrastructure and resources Avistar C3
Administration Tools Remotely manage and monitor system components
Avistar MCU (Optional) Integrated conferencing for Avistar
endpoints and 3 rd party systems Avistar Collaboration Communities
(Optional) Secure communications with other Avistar enterprises
over the Internet Avistar C3 Client Avistar MCU Avistar System
Central Management Tools Avistar C3 Server Avistar Platform
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 8 Avistar C3 Client Features
and benefits include: Presence-based, 1-click video calling and
conferencing speeds interactions Consistent, high quality audio and
video experience using industry standard codecs Interoperability
with H.323 room systems and infrastructure leverages existing
processes and investments Integrated mobility support enables users
to work from home, the airport, or Starbucks Advanced telephony
features such as transfer, call waiting, 2-line calling,
hold/resume, and leave/get message supports existing communication
processes Click-to-call with IBM Sametime and Microsoft Office via
Smart Tags integrates video with existing business process
Automatic device selection with support for USB webcams and
headsets eases setup for end users Easily share data with remote
participants using 3 rd party web conferencing tools using the
quick launch Share button
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 9 Avistar C3 Endpoint
Solutions Avistar provides a range of endpoint solutions which all
utilize the same Avistar C3 user interface: Avistar Desktop Bundle
Avistar Office Bundle Avistar Mobile Teamroom Avistar Executive
Teamroom Avistar Teamroom
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 10 Avistar C3 Desktop and
Office Bundles To ensure a high quality user experience, Avistar
recommends the following media accessories: Standard Desktop Bundle
Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 Plantronics.Audio 625 USB Headset Premium
Desktop Bundle Logitech QuickCam 9000 Pro Jabra GN2000 Office
Bundle Logitech QuickCam 9000 Pro ClearOne Chat 50 Personal
speakerphone To function, the Avistar C3 Client requires a camera,
microphone and speakers. The camera requirements include the
following: At least 10 fps, 320 x 240 resolution, I420 or YUY2
color space Must have own driver or support Windows UVC Driver The
audio input and output device requirements include the following:
DirectSound-compatible audio input and output. Capable of 16-bit
mono or stereo at 16,000, 32,000, or 44,100 samples per second.
Note: Price is generally a good indicator of quality. Very
inexpensive options can provide a poor user experience.
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 11 Copyright 2008 Avistar
Communications Corporation Avistar C3 Teamroom AVISTARS C3 TEAMROOM
A NEW PARADIGM Video conference rooms are typically large meeting
rooms, not broadly available, are equipped with video endpoints
that often require a technician to operate, and advance scheduling
for use. Complexity, high-cost of operation, and lack of
convenience are some of the reasons why video conference rooms have
had limited success and use as collaborative tools throughout the
enterprise. Avistar is now driving the evolution of video
conferencing with our C3 Teamroom. We enable professionals with
self-service video solutions that function within a variety of work
environments, eliminating the need for technician assistance. As an
extension of the Avistar desktop video network, the C3 Teamroom
provides work groups with presence-based video, voice and data
collaboration while delivering ease of use, high quality and
reliability. A complete and turnkey solution. Designed to
Accommodate 6 8 Participants in a Room Includes all hardware and
software High Resolution PTZ Camera Speakerphone with noise
cancelling microphone array and integrated audio add-in Includes a
24 Hi Res LCD Screen, Mini Tower, Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
Powered by the Avistar C3 Software Complete with H.323 Gateway for
interoperability MSRP Starting at $7,299 C3 TEAMROOM FEATURES
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 12 Copyright 2008 Avistar
Communications Corporation Avistar C3 Executive Teamroom AVISTARS
C3 EXECUTIVE TEAMROOM A NEW PARADIGM Video conference rooms are
typically large meeting rooms, not broadly available, are equipped
with video endpoints that often require a technician to operate,
and advance scheduling for use. Complexity, high-cost of operation,
and lack of convenience are some of the reasons why video
conference rooms have had limited success and use as collaborative
tools throughout the enterprise. Avistar is now driving the
evolution of video conferencing with our C3 Teamroom and C3
Executive Teamroom. We enable professionals with self-service video
solutions that function within a variety of work environments,
eliminating the need for technician assistance. As an extension of
Avistars C3 Teamroom and C3 Desktop video conferencing solutions,
the C3 Executive Teamroom provides work groups with presence-based
video, voice and data collaboration while delivering ease of use,
high quality and reliability. A complete and turnkey solution. C3
EXECUTIVE TEAMROOM FEATURES Designed to Accommodate 2 4
Participants in a Room Includes all hardware and software High
Resolution wide-angle Camera USB Speakerphone device with
noise-cancelling microphone array Includes a 22 Hi Res LCD Screen,
Mini Tower, Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Powered by the Avistar C3
Software Complete with H.323 Gateway for interoperability MSRP
Starting at $3,999
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 13 Copyright 2008 Avistar
Communications Corporation Avistar C3 Mobile Teamroom AVISTARS C3
MOBILE TEAMROOM A NEW PARADIGM Video conference rooms are typically
large meeting rooms, not broadly available, are equipped with video
endpoints that often require a technician to operate, and advance
scheduling for use. Complexity, high- cost of operation, and lack
of convenience are some of the reasons why video conference rooms
have had limited success and use as collaborative tools throughout
the enterprise. Avistar is now driving the evolution of video
conferencing with our C3 Mobile Teamroom. We enable professionals
on the go with a portable, robust, self-service video conference
solution that functions in any work environment. Avistar C3 Mobile
Teamroom gives traveling professionals the ease and portability to
take video conferencing from location to location, providing
instant connectivity with team members, customers and suppliers. As
an extension of the C3 Teamroom, C3 Executive Teamroom, and C3
Desktop video conferencing network, the C3 Mobile Teamroom provides
professionals on the go with presence-based video, voice and data
collaboration while delivering ease of use, portability, high
quality and reliability. A complete and turnkey solution. C3 MOBILE
TEAMROOM FEATURES Designed to Accommodate 1 2 Participants in a
Room High Resolution wide-angle Camera USB Speakerphone device with
noise-cancelling microphone array Powered by the Avistar C3
Software Complete with H.323 Gateway for interoperability MSRP
Starting at $1,199 Customer provided laptop shown above.
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 14 Avistar C3 System Central
Features and benefits include: Administrative user and role
management Controls which users are permitted to use Avistar
administrative tools and which operations they can execute. All
administrative activity is logged to the central database. MCU
Management Configure and monitor all MCUs in the enterprise to
minimize support overhead Conference Monitoring Monitor all
conferences in the enterprise. Administrators can view call
statistics, hang up participants, and end conferences. End User
Aliases Generate an external directory of H.323 addresses of
Avistar users. System Configuration Controls system settings for
administrative sessions and inactive administrative accounts.
Centralized logging and reporting enables return on investment
analysis Logs all usage and resource activities Standard user and
system reports available in HTML, Excel, and PDF
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 15 Avistar C3 Server
Features and benefits overview: Dynamic network bandwidth
management capabilities enable administrators to protect mission
critical applications and ensure a consistent, high-quality
experience Advanced call admission control based on network
topology with support for 100 networks per server Support for
mobile users Integrated H.323 support enables seamless integration
with existing video conferencing system and infrastructure
Zero-administration address book management with LDAP directory
integration minimizes operating costs Integrated presence support
enables users to see who is available Distributed architecture for
scalability and resiliency enables a deployment to grow to
thousands of users
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 16 WAN 16 Copyright 2007
Avistar Communications Corporation Automatic Referral Enables
Mobile Users WAN LAN New York Office John Smith NY C3SERVER
NYC3SERVER LAN New York Office LAN London Office UK C3SERVER LAN
London Office John Smith 1) NYC3SERVER 2) UKC3SERVER 1 2 Suppose a
user regularly travels between NY and London Single C3 Server
configuration in Avistar Conference (NYC3SERVER) Logs in from NY
office Registers with NYC3SSERVER Logs in from London Avistar
attempts to register with NYC3SERVER NYC3SERVER refers user to
UKC3SERVER Avistar Conference registers with UKC3SERVER NY C3SERVER
UK C3SERVER
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 17 Integrated Support for
H.323 Avistar H.323 interoperability overview High quality audio
and video experience Support for H.264, H.263+, and H.263++ video
codecs Support for G.722 audio codec Gatekeeper registration
support for easy integration into a customers existing H.323
environment Avistar users can place calls directly to 3rd party
systems, including rooms and MCUs A centralized global address book
eliminates the need for users to know the systems details
Alternatively, users can call H.323 systems by specifying the IP
address or E.164 address H.323 systems can place calls directly to
an Avistar users desktop by specifying their alias Aliases are
managed centrally by System Central Access on-demand and scheduled
conferences hosted on existing H.323 MCUs DTMF key pad enables
Avistar users to enter conference numbers and pins Plugs into
Avistar bandwidth management policies Each Avistar Server supports
up to 25 simultaneous H.323 calls 17 Avistar Avistar Server H323 SW
GW 3 rd Party H.323 Systems signaling media Avistar Client
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 18 Avistar C3 Deployment
Model: Infra in Data Centers Distributed architecture for
scalability and resiliency US Datacenter EMEA DatacenterAPAC
Datacenter AVNM Avistar MCUs AVNM C3 Servers Provisioning
Performance Mgmt Avistar System Central US Datacenter AVNM Avistar
MCUs AVNM C3 Servers AVNM Avistar MCUs AVNM C3 Servers
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 19 Avistar C3 Multipoint
Conferencing Avistar C3 Clients support multipoint conferencing
using any H.323 MCU Codian, Tandberg, and Polycom MCUs supported
Avistar C3 clients can be included in scheduled conferences or
access on-demand conferences hosted on H.323 MCUs Avistar C3
Managed MCUs provide additional end user and system features:
1-click, ad-hoc conferencing for up to 4 parties Remote user hold,
resume, and hang up Web-based remote management and monitoring of
all MCUs via System Central Automatic and optimal MCU selection to
optimize the user experience High availability and scalability via
resources pooling Integrated QoS support using TOS with C3 Clients
Radvision SCOPIA100 12/24 port models supported
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 20 Avistar C3 Collaboration
Communities Avistar C3 Collaboration Communities enable secure
communications with other Avistar enterprise over the Internet
Presence-based, 1-click calling and conferencing Easy to deploy
with no firewall changes required High quality and scalable
solution Avistar C3 Collaboration Communities leverage
standards-based firewall traversal techniques Implements
STUN/TURN/ICE for firewall traversal of SIP-based Unified
Communications Solves NAT problem Use of ICE optimizes
communications path Uses direct UDP paths where possible Reverts to
tunneled operation where necessary Leverages relay servers in
Avistar hosting center where required CPE deployments use NAT
Proxies that provide centralized STUN/TURN/ICE functionality in
more controlled fashion
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 21 Avistar Collaboration
Communities How does it work?
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE Avistar Strategic Direction
and Roadmap
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 23 Avistar C3 Managed
Software MCU Benefits of an Avistar C3 Managed Software MCU
Investment protection through software deployed on standard PC
servers Deployment flexibility enables low cost of entry Highly
integrated MCU minimizes support costs and provides self-service
capabilities for end-users End user and system features of an
Avistar C3 Managed Software MCU : 1-click, ad-hoc conferencing for
up to 4 parties Remote user hold, resume, and hang up Web-based
remote management and monitoring of all MCUs via System Central
Automatic and optimal MCU selection to optimize the user experience
High availability and scalability via resources pooling Transcoding
and transrating support on all ports Include H.323 endpoints for
seamless interoperability with existing room systems Up to 12 video
ports of conferencing capacity per server System Requirements:
Windows 2003 Server running on a Dual Core 2.5 GHz or higher
processor and 3 GB RAM
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CONVERGE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE 24 Avistar C3 Continuing
Innovation Avistar C3 Strongest Platform Married to Strongest
UI