Exploring the Engineering Behind TelePresence
Partner: Cisco
Date: Feb 18, 2010
Time: 10:00AM PST

Industry
Mid Size / Enterprise Business
Small / Medium Business

Who Should Attend
Technology decision makers in organizations of all sizes.

Are you ready for the Cisco TelePresence revolution? If you are like many IT professionals, you might be under the impression that this newest collaboration solution requires that you add tons of bandwidth or overhaul your entire network.

TechWiseTV shatters these and other myths and reveals the realities of TelePresence deployment. Gain the engineering insights and the technical know-how you need for a smooth and successful implementation. Discover the latest innovations behind the technology and why these have made widespread adoption much simpler than you might have thought.

Learn how new developments and features significantly reduce bandwidth requirements and make deployment “IT friendly.” Find out how Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch enables a smooth multipoint and multivendor video experience. Get the straight facts on:

• What makes TelePresence different from videoconferencing
• Network design “dos” and “don’ts,” plus Tim Szigeti’s five critical deployment tips
• How implementation varies from voice over IP (VoIP) and why you need to know the differences
• Extending TelePresence beyond your firewalls
• Why TelePresence sessions could soon become as commonplace as ordinary telephone calls

Live Q&A
Our expert guests will be available to answer your questions about TelePresence technology and deployment during the broadcast.

Agenda

Segment 1: The Making of TelePresence
Tina Shakour explains three service levels for maximizing the reach and flexibility of Cisco TelePresence

Segment 2: Designing Your Network for TelePresence
Beyond the simplicity and ease of use is a reality that the network can make or break a successful experience. Tina joins Jimmy Ray in the lab as they break it all down.

Segment 3: TelePresence Interoperability Protocol
The future of simple interoperability can be found within the innovation of open protocols like TIP that allow any vendor to inter-operate. Cisco TelePresence Engineer Michael Thomma stops by the lab to help dissect the protocol.

Segment 4: Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch (CTMS)
The latest components and features of the CTMS may offer more options but can change your deployment strategies in small but significant ways. Shobana Shankar walks us through it.

Segment 5: The Fundamentals of Deployment
Tim Szigeti, Author of Cisco TelePresence Fundamentals shares his Top 5 Deployment Recommendations for a successful rollout.

Event Code: EXPLORE

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