DMS IP Video Conferencing
 What is IP Video Conferencing and why might someone want to use it?
IP video conferencing is a set of interactive telecommunication technologies which allow two or more locations to interact via two-way video and audio transmissions simultaneously over the internet. A more detailed description can be found on the IP Video Conferencing Overview page.
Example uses of this service might include:
 What Video Conferencing resources are currently available at Duke University?
The following links will direct you to specific information regarding video conferencing services and facilities at Duke:
IP video conferencing can be done on the Duke campus or with remote participants world-wide. Please contact DMS for information on how this can be done and what resources are needed. Duke University has recently become a member of the Internet2 Commons. This will allow those with H.323 video conferencing equipment the ability to do "conference-style" calling. Please contact DMS to schedule an event.
Duke Bird - DMS now has a 24/7 automated test video conferencing station available at: 152.3.126.30 or GDS 0019199431000.
A database of all IP video conferencing resources in the Duke community is currently being developed. If you have any specific endpoint information that you would like to be included in the database; please e-mail to Tom.Freeland@duke.edu.
Additional links to outside resources can be found on our Related Resources page and below.
Internet2Commons - Mulitpoint conferencing and Gateway services
Video Conferencing Cookbook - everything you need to know
http://www.vtctalk.com/ - An on line forum for video conferencing.
Tandberg - A manufacturer of video conferencing equipment.
LifeSize - A manufacturer of video conferencing equipment.
Polycom - A manufacturer of video conferencing equipment.
Polycom Video Test Numbers - Test your equipment via IP or ISDN
Kontek - Audio / Video Integrators
DMS Lab Camera - View the DMS Lab
 How do I get help with IP Video Conferencing?
For consultation services please contact Tom Freeland of Digital Media Solutions by e-mail at Tom.Freeland@Duke.edu or via phone at 919-943-0294.
The Duke OIT Help Desk may be contacted as well. To open a service request or for basic troubleshooting, please contact the Help Desk at 919-684-2200 or via the DMS website here.
 What help documents are available for IP Video Conferencing?
 Important resources related to IP Video Conferencing.
Various papers related to video conferencing and its related topics can be found via the links on the Related Resources page.
 Recent Video Conferencing news.
Testing of a new Duke Gatekeeper has begun. We are currently registered with the North American root Gatekeepers and have our own Global Dialing prefix for GDS. If you would like to register with the Duke Gatekeeper, please contact DMS by submitting a question via our DMS Help page.
 What improvements are planned for IP Video Conferencing?
DMS is currently researching the best way to implement an infrastructure to support an IP video conferencing network that will seamlessly integrate with Internet2 Commons. The addition of a Duke Gatekeeper, Gateway services, an on site MCU, video archiving, and a firewall traversal solution are many of the improvements we hope to bring the Duke community in the future. I
If you have additional suggestions that you would like DMS to investigate, please contact us with the information.
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