| Videoconferencing | |
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rapidly growing field that allows people at two or more sites to
see and talk to each other. This page is intended to familiarize you with
videoconferencing technology at AUC and introduce you to the facilities
available.
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| Why Videoconferencing? | |
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Videoconferencing has many applications. It
eliminates the need to travel for a meeting, a seminar, a conference,
an interview or a group discussion. It offers an interactive audio-visual
way to communicate effectively between different locations. Videoconferencing
can be used for local sites as well as for remote sites.
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| Who uses Videoconferencing? | |
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Videoconferencing is a very practical and effective way for
Administrators, Faculty, Staff and students to meet and discuss
important matters with people in remote locations. People with
tight schedules and demanding time constraints can benefit from
videoconferencing. |
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| Videoconference Infrastructure & equipment | |
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- The university possesses the following
infrastructure to facilitate VC sessions:
Gateway: (Ezenia Encounter 3000 Netgate) Encounter 3000 Netgate enables multimedia conferencing (Video, Audio and Data) between H.323 (IP) and H.320 (ISDN) standards-based end points and MCUs (Multi Cast Unit). It is responsible for switching incoming/outgoing videoconference calls from ISDN (H.320) to IP (Local Area Network, H.323). This enables Videoconferences to take place anywhere on campus and all over the world. Gatekeeper:
Performs address translation from aliases and telephone number
to the Internet Protocol (IP) address. It also communicates with
other gatekeepers using IP network resources and it supports address
resolution and connection between local area network (H.323) endpoints
within a zone using alias names and addresses. Encounter eCMS The Encounter Centralized Management System (Encounter eCMS) is a Web browser-based program that facilitates scheduling and managing multi conferences that run on one or more Encounter NetServers. Encounter eCMS maintains common data files with information about users and conferences, providing a comprehensive view of IP network conferencing resources.
is a unit that provides the facility of web casting (broadcasting
the Videoconferences live over the Internet) as well as video-on-demand
(Videoconferences can be recorded and published on the web for
later viewing). High performance and extraordinary value-ViewStation SP is a fraction of the cost of competing systems-integrated systems ideal for small conference rooms, executives suites and professional offices. Great business quality video, plus audio and presentation capabilities. Fully interoperable with existing videoconferencing systems. Small enough to sit conveniently on top of any size S-video or composite monitor. |
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| UNS Facilities | |
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UNS is equipped with a videoconferencing room.
Please contact us for availability of this room. |
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| Scheduling and Charges | |
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To schedule a videoconferencing session please send
an email to Vc_Admin@aucegypt.edu |
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| Contact Person | |
| Wahib Basilious Assistant Director / User Support University Network Services Office: (202) 797-5845 E-mail: wahib@aucegypt.edu |
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