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H.323 Videoconferencing Service of the Internet2 Commons

This solution to group videoconferencing allows all Internet2 members and partners to increase their adoption and use of advanced applications. Through Internet2 Commons videoconferencing, you can connect to your peers, independent of endpoint brands and through your existing Internet2 network connection. Apply today and start collaborating face-to-face with the global education community.

New and Free Videoconferencing Services!

All Commons services, both current and new, are FREE during the month of May 2008. In addition, some new trial Commons services are being offered as well. more...


"The Internet2 Commons provides critical services from a centralized location, saving [NEES -- the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation] time and money, allowing me to put my energy into supporting the end users."

- Erik Hofer, University of Michigan

Two Subscription Options

  • Prime: 300 port hours of multi-party videoconferencing per year
  • Alliance: 100 hours of back up service to your own MCU

Benefits

  • Experienced videoconferencing support and infrastructure
  • Connect using Internet2 high-speed networks vs. ISDN
  • Connect with others across multiple vendor endpoints
  • Replace telephone conferencing with face-to-face videoconferencing
  • Save time and costs on traveling to in-person meetings

Uses

  • Meet regularly with research colleagues and working groups
  • Hold panel discussions or team teach classes
  • Present poetry slams, music concerts, and other inter-institutional events
  • Let your imagination get carried over IP

Features

  • Book in Advance: up to 5 months (1 semester)
  • Quality: 768Kbs and higher
  • Video Display: Voice-Activated video display or Continuous-Presence grid display
  • Availability: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
  • Help Desk: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
  • Connectivity Monitoring: Upon Request
  • Streaming and Archiving: Upon Request, 3 week archive

Download the Information Sheet

  • Internet2 Commons H.323 Subscription InfoSheet [pdf]

Questions?

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