TotalView

Company: BeHere

Details: Device and software are available for $2,000.

Challenge: Today’s videoconferencing systems are one-dimensional, with no peripheral vision on the cameras. This leaves many participants in a boardroom or other group setting unable to fully participate and engage with other attendees. In addition, many audioconferencing systems are based on traditional voice lines and do not take advantage of a company’s investment in VoIP. “Historically, corporate videoconferencing has been difficult to use and expensive. The camera is often separate from the action and unless people know how to huddle in one place or other conferencing etiquette, meetings are inefficient,” says Stephen Von Rump, president and CEO of Be Here.

Click to see: TotalView videoconferencing system

Solution: The TotalView conferencing system is an appliance that melds VoIP and videoconferencing. The camera/phone combo, which is placed in the center of the room, captures audio and video from the entire room and streams it to remote participants. Remote attendees can individually navigate the camera to create a separate view of the room in a multi-pane navigator. Users also can access instant messaging, files and Windows applications to share information during meetings.

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