In this book, case studies document how people are communicating via video conferences with broadcast quality reception. The authors detail how the proliferation of IP networks has driven quality improvements and cost savings in video and has forced service providers and equipment vendors to pay more than just lip service to their ability to deliver video.

PALM DESERT, Calif. and HACKENSACK, N.J., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Vidyo(TM), Inc., who today unveiled the first enterprise video conferencing products to feature HD quality video delivered to both conference rooms and desktops over the Internet, announced that it already has over ten resellers who have committed to distributing the company's new family of video conferencing solutions. "It's a testament to the power of our solution that, in a relatively short period of time, we've been able to build a world-class channel to take our video conferencing solutions to market," said Rob Hughes, Senior VP of Worldwide Sales and Support at Vidyo. "The kind of momentum that we've experienced, even before our formal product launch, is unprecedented. We're extremely excited to have already received such a high level of industry validation for this groundbreaking product line."

Frost & Sullivan, a global research and consulting firm, has named Citrix Online, a division of Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the 2008 Web Conferencing Company of the Year. The annual award is presented to a company that has demonstrated unparalleled excellence within its industry. Citrix Online was singled out for its market-leading services and successful market penetration. The company delivers simple, affordable software-as-a-service solutions for remote PC access and online collaboration.

Ohio State University graduate student Susan Costakos-Slomka, left, leads a videoconference with artists in Pingu, China during a "Building Bridges to China" discussion as part of the Worthington International Friendship Association's meeting on Jan. 16

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing effort to help organizations communicate more effectively around the globe, Verizon Business announced Thursday (Jan. 24) the rollout of video conferencing in high definition. Verizon Video Conferencing with High Definition can vastly improve the video-conferencing experience by working together with Verizon Business' world-class public and Private IP network services to provide a clearer, crisper and higher-quality video picture for customers with high-definition-capable video equipment. The service is immediately available for customers around the world, who are increasingly turning to video conferencing as an alternative to face-to-face meetings to boost productivity, hold the line on business travel costs, and help reduce carbon emissions associated with business travel.

How much of an impact? There happens to be an answer for that too. iLinc's "Green Meter" web conferencing software automatically calculates the distances between online participants during web conferencing sessions and, using certified carbon reduction calculators, computes the tons of CO2 emissions that were saved during the online meeting.

Wire One Communications, an industry leader in providing video communication conferencing services, announces the release of EndPoint Connect (EPC), a simplified conferencing technology solution available to both Hosted Video and Managed Services customers. EPC allows for scheduling and on-demand launch of non-bridged video conferences through hands-free automation of the connection. Customers can walk into an EPC-enabled video conference room at the scheduled start of a conference and immediately start communicating, without the need to memorize IP addresses or navigate through on-screen menus via remote control.

GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frost & Sullivan, a global research and consulting firm, has named Citrix Online, a division of Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the 2008 Web Conferencing Company of the Year. The annual award is presented to a company that has demonstrated unparalleled excellence within its industry. Citrix Online was singled out for its market-leading services and successful market penetration. The company delivers simple, affordable software-as-a-service solutions for remote PC access and online collaboration.

Most of us already know that telecommuting is not just a good way for stay-at-home moms to keep working. Thanks to the widespread availability of broadband and the advances in web conferencing, making a positive impact on the ecosystem by staying home is now within the realm of possibility.

iLinc Communications, a developer of Web conferencing software and audio conferencing solutions, announced that California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) has selected the iLinc software suite as the backbone for a host of projects that will connect students and faculty across multiple campuses.