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:
- Desktop video conferencing
- Room Based video conferencing
- Examples of room based VTC systems
- Examples of mobile VTC systems
- Streaming from a Video Conferencing Codec
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:
- MCU services at Duke
- IP to ISDN services at Duke
- Video Conferencing Rooms at Duke
- Conference Rooms at American Tobacco Campus
- Video Conferencing FAQ
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 contact the OIT Help Desk
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.
- Technical Innovation - Provide design-build Audio/Video services. Includes design engineering, project management, integration, training and ongoing support
- VSGI - A leading national video conferencing integrator
- 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 the OIT Help Desk
What help documents are available for IP Video Conferencing?
- Videoconferencing Best Practices
- FAQ Section
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 OIT Help Desk by submitting a question via our OIT Help page.
What improvements are planned for IP Video Conferencing?
ITS 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.
If you have additional suggestions that you would like ITS to investigate, please contact us with the information.