 Telepresence Technology  Telepresence Systems  Supporting Systems  Potential Applications  Benefits and Risks  Managerial Concerns  Need for Telepresence  Recommendations  References  Questions

 High-end video conferencing system  Creates a “conference room” connecting several locations around the world › Multiple people can participate at each location

SystemInitial Cost 1-Year Maintenance 3 Years Maintenance Hewlett-Packard “Halo”$349,000$216,000$648,000 Polycom “RPX HD 208M”$336,999$35,995$100,790 Cisco “TelePresence System 3010”$299,000N/A Teliris “Virtualive Telepresence”$299,000N/A LifeSize “Conference 200”$50,000*$3,750$10,125 *Does not include the cost of monitors

 Broadband Internet › Some systems include this cost, others don’t › Some companies have designated broadband lines for each of their installed systems  Power  Conference room space

 Video conferencing as a replacement for business travel  Strengthen the culture of companies spread over multiple offices

 Benefits › Reduce travel costs › Increase productivity by reducing travel time › Makes company more environmentally friendly  Risks › High initial cost › High maintenance cost › Security concerns › Internet connectivity dependence

 Financial feasibility  Space constraints  Adequacy of IT resources  Security risks  System’s compatibility with systems that collaborators use

 Companies that send a moderate to high number of employees on business trips › Typical business trip: $1,045 per employee  Companies that require multiple teams at various locations to work together or with clients  Companies looking to reduce environmental impact

 LifeSize Conference 200 › Most affordable system for both initial and maintenance costs › Compatible with many other formats › Able to connect with up to eight other locations simultaneously

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