SYDNEY, Australia & FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Broadreach Services, RADVISION and Microsoft deliver one of three worldwide systems working across voice, video and data on a single integrated videoconferencing network anytime, anywhere
Broadreach Services, a leading systems integrator and distributor of visual collaboration products in Australia, and RADVISION (Nasdaq: RVSN), the source of award winning, industry-standard products and technology for real-time voice and video communications over IP, have announced the implementation of a visual communications platform for Perth's Edith Cowan University (ECU).
ECU's five faculties have three metropolitan campuses and one regional campus 200 kilometers south of Perth. Implemented in December 2004, ECU's 23,000 students are connected with the most advanced technology available today and with an interface that is most inviting and usable.
"These tools have allowed us to work collaboratively at an optimal level by seeing and talking to each other. Real outcomes are the result of people collaborating with people," said Jeff Murray, Director Knowledge and IT Service Centre, Edith Cowan University.
"ECU's vision was clear -- connectivity for teachers and students allowing real-time video conferencing from a student's laptop anywhere and anytime," said Shaun Wormald, Broadreach Services Managing Director. Broadreach has represented, marketed and implemented RADVISION voice and video communications solutions for the last six years in Australia.
Today, the network provides visual and audio communications services to students and staff throughout the ECU network. Better communication is achieved because teachers are allocated time slots for face-to-face webcam discussions with groups or individuals.
What makes this installation especially significant is that ECU has leveraged RADVISION's support of SIP within its products to roll out desktop visual communications solutions using Microsoft Office Live Communications Server to staff and student computers/laptops network-wide.
"Edith Cowan University has combined an integrated communications solution that demonstrates our shared vision of delivering secure, scalable, real-time productivity tools including instant messenging, voice, video and data that empower staff and students to become more effective in teaching, learning and research," said Oscar Trimboli ANZ Real Time Collaboration Business Manager at Microsoft. "The combination of Broadreach Services, RADVISION and Microsoft has enabled Edith Cowan University to share and collaborate on projects, information and ideas with virtually anyone, anytime, from anywhere and on any device."
Staff and students can access the technology from home or via the internet using firewall traversal technology implemented by Broadreach Services. "Ultimately, what we have created is a fully integrated collaborative solution that enables any device to connect from anywhere in the world" said Mr. Murray.
Previously, the university was able to videoconference only to another videoconferencing unit. Voice conferencing was only possible from a telephone to another telephone or mobile phone. With the Broadreach/RADVISION solution, it is now possible to easily connect into a video conference or a desktop webcam conference.
"Education has long been one of the most enthusiastic adopters of visual communications technology as there is no substitute for eye contact and visual communications - whether the teacher is in the same location as his or her students or a thousand miles away," said Eitan Livne, General Manager of RADVISION, Asia Pacific.
"ECU's video conferencing system is a critical technology underpinning teaching and learning operations. The RADVISION solution has allowed the university to cost effectively extend the capabilities of video conferencing usage, while providing new features that will enhance teaching, learning and collaboration across our campus communities," concluded Mr. Murray.
Broadreach undertook comprehensive project management that involved extensive planning, risk management, video application network testing prior to implementation and successful migration to production.
"The ECU team has always been very thorough in project preparation and has a very good understanding of the applications, technology and the desired educational outcomes required by educators and students. This makes our life much easier in ensuring expectations are met for all stakeholders and the project is a success," said Mr. Wormald.
Solutions diagram available on request.
SOLUTIONS SUMMARY:
Broadreach Services - Business analysis and integrator
RADVISION - Conferencing Platform with IM First integration
Jasomi Networks - Peerpoint for LCS
Starbak - Video streaming and recording
Web cams
Microsoft Office Live Communications Server(TM)
Microsoft Office Communicator 2005
About Broadreach Services Pty Ltd
Broadreach Services specialises in the provision of a comprehensive range of solutions, products and services in the area of voice, video, data and web conferencing, streaming media and delivery over private IP networks, 3G or the Internet while still allowing an orderly integration with traditional ISDN video networks.
Our vision is to ensure IP based visual communications and collaboration is easy and ubiquitous, thereby ensuring a real value proposition for people, business and government is realised. With the convergence of voice, video, data and web conferencing services, the range of skills required to effectively design and support Internet Protocol (IP) conferencing systems with other networking components has grown significantly. Broadreach has the track record, resources, products and skills to provide comprehensive solutions, services and support in this market sector. Go to www.broadreachservices.com
About RADVISION
RADVISION LTD. (Nasdaq: RVSN) is the industry's leading provider of high quality, scalable and easy-to-use products and technologies for videoconferencing, video telephony, and the development of converged voice, video and data over IP and 3G networks
RADVISION offers one of the broadest and most complete sets of video, voice, and data conferencing network solutions for IP and ISDN-based networks, supporting the majority of end points in the market today. The RADVISION solution features powerful multipoint conferencing units (MCUs), scalable H.323, SIP, 3G and ISDN gateways and gatekeepers, and easy-to-use management and scheduling tools for the IT manager and end user. RADVISION also provides businesses and service providers with integrated solutions that deliver converged IP-based video telephony applications to employee computer desktops and residential broadband homes worldwide. Go to www.radvision.com.
About Edith Cowan University
A market leader in education for the service professions, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is located in Perth, Western Australia. The University's international enrolments exceed 3,000 with students originating from more than 80 countries.
ECU's origins go back to 1902 when it began as a teaching college. Today it is Western Australia's second largest university with approximately 23,000 students.
The University has three metropolitan campuses in Churchlands, Mount Lawley and Joondalup and a regional campus in Bunbury, a city 200kms south of Perth. More than 330 courses are offered through the five faculties. Go to www.ecu.edu.au/.
Issued by Rivers of Communication on behalf of Broadreach Services
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