Green the Color of VTC

In business, going green is more than a marketing slogan: it's the new way of doing things. It's an edge -- a method by which you can improve your company's bottom line while acting responsibly toward your customers, employees, and the environment.

The way we get together to work has a tremendous impact on energy use. Effective energy conservation includes reductions in travel through teleconferencing, on-line/on-site training, and work-at-home options. In addition, there is a move toward making conferences and meetings we do hold, more energy-aware.

During World War II, offices and alleyways were plastered with posters urging resource conservation. One of the most common was, "Is this trip really necessary?" The slogan still applies today, particularly in view of broadband network connections and powerful real-time instant messaging and teleconferencing tools. With fuel prices up and travel more expensive than in previous years, it makes sense to replace trips and conventions with electronic events.

Technology advances such as high-speed internet, VoIP, and collaboration tools such as e-mail, instant messenging, and Web and video-conferencing, make it possible for an employee to stay connected without physically being in an office. Below are the three latest offerings from TANDBERG and Polycom that might get you thinking GREEN:

TANDBERG See&ShareTM: Firewall-friendly data conferencing

An optional feature of TANDBERG Management Suite (TMS), TANDBERG See&Share is a secure, easy-to-use data conferencing solution that allows meeting participants to:

• Connect effortlessly and quickly
• Share their desktops and presentations instantly
• Collaborate on their desktop
• Annotate and write over applications
• Include participants from any remote location
• Keep their data secure
• Highlight parts of their desktop
• Show snapshot of ongoing video call

Polycom HDX 4000™

Multimedia comes alive on your desktop. With a high resolution screen, powerful speakers and an UltimateHD experience, become more productive with the HDX 4000.

• UltimateHD experience with HD Video, Voice and Content
• Large 20.1 inch screen for improved productivity and multimedia experience
• VoIP or analog speakerphone capable
• Privacy feature allows for connection of third party headset and microphone
• Two models available, the HDX 4001 offers standard definition video resolution while the HDX 4002 offers the complete UltimateHD™ experience with HD video quality