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