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Telepresence

What is Telepresence?

Telepresence is, in essence, the latest generation of video conference technology. Originally it was the name of a Cisco product, but it is now becoming a general description for 'Very High Bandwidth' product. High bandwidth, running over a private network, is combined with 3 or more large HD screens to create an immersive experience. This can be reinforced by identical furniture and room set ups.

Major manufactures of telepresence equipment are; Cisco, Polycom, Tandberg, HP Halo and Lifesize.

Can I link my video conference system with a Telepresence system?

It depends on which telepresence system it is. HP Halo have a software which enables interoperability and can be bought as add on to existing equipment. The good news is that this software is now integrated into all new Halo equipment from mid 2009. Cisco equipment is currently not compatible with any other vendor or traditional video conference systems. Polycom, Tandberg and Lifesize are all interoperable.

Does Eyenetwork offer Telepresence suites for hire?

Yes we do. Although the spread of such studios is nowhere near that of our video conference studios, the list of locations is growing weekly.

We have 2 separate networks offering fantastic telepresence facilities one is Polycom supplied and the other Cisco.  However these are closed network, so at the moment you are only able link within each network and will need to hire 2 or more studios for your meeting. 

Additionally we have a number of independent suppliers who you may be able to link with from your own telepresenc e equipment.  Please call us for more advice and prices.

14 locations – Polycom , closed network

Chicago
Frankfurt
Hong Kong
London
Los Angeles
Manchester
Moscow
Mumbai
New York
Paris
Shanghai
Singapore
Sydney
Tokyo

12  locations – Cisco, closed network

Bengaluru
Boston
Chennai
Chicago
Hyderbad
Johannesburg
London
Manila
Mumbai
New Delhi
Toronto
Sydney

Independent rooms

Altrincham – Lifesize
Geneva – Tandberg
London – Lifesize
Olso – Tandberg
Toronto - Lifesize