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PeopleLink is CEO's #1 choice TelePresence & HD VideoConferencing Solution

PeopleLink TelePresence & HD Video Conference Solution, is one of the worlds Largest Network Based Video Conference Infrastructure Solution. It offers High levels of Scalability and flexibility, allowing you to from 2 to 1000 Locations into a Single Conference Room, from anywhere across the world over the internet, Intranet or any kind of wired or wireless Network. You can connect to a Video Conference from a Board Room, Conference Room or be it an airport, hotel, car or even your Home. The following context serves as a VC buying guide, which facilitate the users in cross checking the key points or functionalities before buying an optimal video conferencing solution.

1. I am looking for a VC Solution which can offer me Best Video Quality and Audio quality at the lowest bandwidth.

PeopleLink uses the state of the Art Compression Technology H.264VBR which requires minimum bandwidth for running smooth Video and Audio ( Even at 128Kbps uplink downlink performance is Best in the Industry, Ideally we recommend 256Kbps uplink and downlink ) and most importantly it intelligently utilizes bandwidth only when it is required and takes off the Load from the network. For Audio we use GIPS which requires only 6.4Kbps bandwidth.

2. We have our own MPLS network and we also have international locations on Broad band internet and many Travelling users who use High Speed Data Cards, Is there a possibility to have all of these Video Conference users to join together in Single Conference?

PeopleLink has Dual IP Configuration capability in MCU which allows you to configure both public and private IP so that internet and MPLS network VC users can talk to each other.

3. We have 50 branch offices, 100 franchises, 200+ travelling sales staff. We want to start slow and connect 5 major locations as budget is limited and later we will keep on upgrading to other locations? What solution do you have to cater our needs?

One of the Biggest advantages of PeopleLink is, it de-limits the boundaries of location based Video Conference. You just need to pay for MCU (Concurrent locations which you need to connect at a time) and you don’t need to wait for future to make all your branch offices, Franchises and travelling staff to be video conference ready even by paying for 5 locations MCU all locations can do VC by downloading the free software client and scheduling different time on MCU.

4. We need a VC Solution which is easy to deploy and also should be remotely manageable?

We have a Web based GUI and which can be completely managed remotely from anywhere. Deploying the MCU takes as low as few minutes time.

5. We already have couple of Hardware based Video Conference devices and many of the times our customer also has Hardware based VC, is there any option to integrate with them.

PeopleLink has inbuilt H.323 and SIP Gateway to connect any device seamlessly (like Polycom, Tandberg, etc):

6. We also have Corporate Training needs and Sharing Business Presentations? How can PeopleLink address this requirement?

PeopleLink has inbuilt Fully Interactive Digital White Board with all Annotations (Laser Pointer, Highlighter, Hand Marker, Multicolor Markers) which can be used for Internal training. PeopleLink has now launched a Wireless Pen (PeopleLink iPen) which fully integrates with the solution and you can  write on the white board from as long as 30ft. This completely eliminates the need of Expensive Interactive White Boards. PeopleLink also has the capability to share Presentations and Documents simultaneously along with showing Multiple Videos (not by replacing videos like many other products where one can see either a presentation or a video).

7. In the Board Room we want to have Presentation on One LCD and Videos on Other LCD?

PeopleLink PRO has inbuilt Dual Display function which can do this functionality.

8. Technology is changing fast and already HD Video Conference and TelePresence solutions are available. Today our requirement is to implement SD Video Conference but definitely in future we want to go for higher technology? Will our present investment go for a waste?

Unlike Hardware based Video Conferencing Solution where you need to junk your old investment whether it is hardware based MCU or end point. PeopleLink is fully Obsolescence proof solution. PeopleLink VC has three major products and few optional modules.

Three products primarily comprise of:
PeopleLink Pro 480P
PeopleLink PRO HD 720P
PeopleLink Telepresence 1080P

Each one is upgradable to higher version by paying difference amount which is fraction of a cost, at any moment. All the new features which PeopleLink introduces are upgradable at any time by paying upgrade fee. PeopleLink also has optional Modules Like, SIP Gateway, PSTN Gateway, VOIP Gateway, and Multifunction TV Wall which can be upgraded at anytime.

9. We have 100 offices and though our Video Conference requirement is not connecting more than 10 locations at time but twice a month Sr. Management wants to communicate message to all locations Together. It doesn’t make sense to implement VC at all these locations for this requirement which is only twice a month as it will be very expensive

PeopleLink has broadcasting license option which is priced at 1/8th of full user license. With this license balance 90 locations can log into the conference and will be able to hear and see the entire meeting but cannot talk. This will solve your purpose.

10. We have different types of requirements Like we will have many individual users, Small meeting rooms, Board rooms, Large Auditorium, we want to make all of them VC ready. How can your solution fit into our multiple requirements?

PeopleLink has different Audio and Video Devices which get integrated with the Solution to cater to all kind of needs. Individual users can use inbuilt webcam and mic of Laptops or Webcams and Clearone Chat 50 audio device. For small meeting rooms we have PeopleLink i5 HD Web cam with PJP 20UR audio device. For board rooms we have PeopleLink 500sg PTZ Camera with 10xoptical and 10x digital zoom with 360 degree rotation and PeopleLink HD 1080P PTZ Camera for HD Video Conference and Telepresence rooms and Professional Echo Cancellation Audio mixers with multiple mics and speaker capability and for Auditorium we can connect Multiple PTZ Cameras for Large Audience coverage etc.

11. We also have some important meetings which we want to record? Also we have some pre recorded video files which we need to show to all participants what can we do for that?

PeopleLink has in built recording feature to record (Audio, Video and data) and also Option of Playing Video Files (supports almost all formats) which can be broadcasted to each location.

12. Today we are going to implement Standard Definition but tomorrow we might plan to go for TelePresence or HD Video Conferencing? Do we need to buy separate product again?

Peoplelink has the flexibility to design a Telepresence Solution or HD solution, when you need. You don’t need to junk the old product just need to pay for the balance components and modules.

13. Suppose we buy a 6 port MCU right now and after few months we might add couple of branch offices? Do we need to buy again 6 MCU ports even if my requirement is only 2 ports MCU?

PeopleLink gives you the flexibility to upgrade in multiples of 1 and not forcing you to buy what you don’t need.

14. What is the option available to connect remote locations which don’t have internet connectivity?

PeopleLink has Optional PSTN Module with which you can invite the participants who don’t have internet availability into the Video Conference by Telephone Line for at least audio conference calls.

15. We have many sales and business development people who are internationally traveling and many of the times they don’t have access of internet but it is important for them to participate a particular meeting? What can we do about it?

People link has optional Modules like SIP and VOIP, through these features employees can be able to join the Video conference through at least audio mode by SIP or VOIP services at cheaper rates.

16. Many a times in a multi location inter departmental conference where (few Sales locations, Few Finance locations, few marketing locations, few R&D Locations) have joined in the conference and management wants an opinion from each department separately on a particular topic. At these times each department people need to consult each other and then finalize their opinion, we don’t want them to call separately each other and then again come on a VC to give their viewpoint. It is very cumbersome. Do you have any solution?

PeopleLink has the Capability of Grouping that means split Multi location VC into small virtual groups for interdepartmental short meetings within the same conference so that a common view point on a topic can be reached by each department and shared with management. During grouping although all departments are logged in on a same MCU but after grouping only each department can hear the audio of each other no one can hear what other department people are talking. Once they are again ungrouped then all are again the part of the VC call.

17. The VC solution should have capability for extra security for Top Confidential management meetings, like if someone knows the password and enters the conference it could cause leak of company information.

PeopleLink has the option to lock down the conference so that even someone knows the password they cannot enter into the confidential meeting session.

18. If the Particular VC secession is prolonged for a longer duration than booked slot and we have other users waiting, What can we do?

As an Administrator you have option to send text Announcement message on every meeting attendee as a reminder without barging into the meeting and without creating disturbance.

19. Since we will have many locations to log in at the same time many of the times in ambiguous discussions everyone might start to talk at the same time and some people may create nuisance. Do you have any solution to ensure this can be controlled?

PeopleLink has special privileges give to the Moderator like Moderator can Mute all or particular participant, dismiss someone from the conference who is creating nuisance, Forcibly sync Video Layouts so that all participants are on the common page.

20. In a Multi location Video Conference sessions, many a times, management wants employee opinions on Important Ambiguous topics which no participant is generally able to give direct opinion due to fear etc? Are there any tools available which can take care of this issue?

Peoplelink has 2 options available for the same one is Secret Ballot like Creating Polling Sessions with multiple options where participants can give their opinions freely and no one will know who has voted what and Management will get exact unbiased opinions. 2nd option is Referendums , this is used in case a quick yes or no is expected as an answer and consolidated report as how many participants are in favor will be displayed quickly as a result.

21. VC solution should also have possible Option of Displaying who is online so that quick Point to Point VC calls can be made.

PeopleLink has inbuilt Point to Point Video Conference Module which participants can be seen online and you can make quick point to point Video Conference calls without using the MCU ports. This also saves the cost of MCU Ports to be purchased.

22. In Multi location Review meetings generally Multiple Videos are seen on One Screen and presentation on other, but if the multiple locations are not individuals but board rooms then even if we use 65inch or 80inch LCD’s still the remote participants are not clearly identifiable and the possible option is Video Wall which is very expensive. Do you have any option which is cost effective?

PeopleLink has Composite TV Wall functionality / Telepresence module which have the possibility of showing Each Location in Separate LCD/plasma so that every participant in a Board room is clearly visible and the Cost of Spending on Video Wall is also saved. Total up to 16 LCD/Plasmas can be connected.

23. It would be great if we could also integrate IP surveillance Cameras into the VC Solution so that we have one Single Solution which could integrate everything and manageability is also easy.

Peoplelink Solution has a web browser inbuilt which you can call IP Surveillance cameras into the VC Solution.

24. Video Conference is becoming very critical in our Organization and we use it 8-10 hrs a Day, If in a mid of a Multi-location review the Video Conference MCU fails it wastes lot of important people time, VC Solution should have High Level of Uptime. Does PeopleLink have a solution to ensure that Uptime is 99.999%?

PeopleLink has an extra Module which is called HOT STANDBY OPTION. This module allows you to create mirror MCU and with Floating IP configuration in case the MCU fails, Mirror MCU Automatically take-up within few seconds.

In case of any other Competition MCU Solution you need to invest equivalent money for a backup MCU system and then also it won’t have hot standby option that it can automatically takeover.

25. We are looking for 100 Locations MCU? All 100 locations will be connected at the same time, Even though you solution can show all 100 location videos together but we have also bandwidth challenge and we don’t want to spend on Big Displays. What solution can PeopleLink provide in that scenario?

We have a Voice activated switching version which gives 8 Video Screen, One Big Video and 7 small size videos. Whichever location talks that locations Video Comes in big screen and even though 100 locations are in the conference only 8 videos can be seen and make sure that Location which is talking is always been seen and locations which have been idle for long time get replaced by new voice activated video. Also using Multiple Displays (where 3 to 16 displays are used) we can have Location which is talking that Video will go on a Full Screen mode to a separate Display automatically.

26. We have 5 Regional offices in India, each regional office has 10-15 branch offices connecting to them and we have 2 International offices one in US and one in UK and further they have 15 sales people in each country in different cities. Once in a while we have the requirement to connect all regional and international main offices to Head office, rest of the times regional offices need to do VC with their branch offices. Now the challenge is if we keep the MCU in HO central location if US or UK team or even my regional offices in India have to do VC with their branch offices they will every time come to MCU placed in HO and choke the bandwidth and international users latency will increase. It doesn’t make sense for us to buy separate MCU at each location? What is the possible Solution that Peoplelink can offer us?

PeopleLink has State of the Art Master/Slave Architecture, where you can have centralized MCU at HO and you can buy slave server licenses and create the Mirror of Mater MCU at each regional office and international office by linking them with Master MCU’s IP. All regional locations can log into the slave MCU without going to the HO MCU and thus save on the bandwidth and reduces the latency.