SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Cisco Systems Inc. rolled out its real-time video conference system for 50,000 employees worldwide in January, inviting them to test equipment with far-flung friends, family and co-workers.
Most big Cisco offices have TelePresence, which debuted in October. The technology - which includes high-definition monitors, highly sensitive audio equipment and integrated networking gear - starts at $99,000. A system that accommodates at least a dozen people costs $299,000.
TelePresence aims to be so realistic as to make conference-call participants believe the person talking on the monitor is in the same room. Multiple conversations can occur simultaneously, without awkward audio delays or jerky video.
Most big Cisco offices have TelePresence, which debuted in October. The technology - which includes high-definition monitors, highly sensitive audio equipment and integrated networking gear - starts at $99,000. A system that accommodates at least a dozen people costs $299,000.
TelePresence aims to be so realistic as to make conference-call participants believe the person talking on the monitor is in the same room. Multiple conversations can occur simultaneously, without awkward audio delays or jerky video.
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