2. Conferencing at Laborelec
Tools & Technologies
14/03/2011 LABORELEC ©
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3. Introduction
 There are different types of Conferencing solutions. Which solution suits
you best is determined by the following criteria:
 Number of participants
 Participants :
• internal (participants with an UWP computer)
• external
 Conference requirements :
• Audio
• Video
• Remote Desktop / Application sharing
 On the following slides we will try to help you select the best tool for
your conference.
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4. Conference tool selection
Voice
I need… Voice + Video
Voice + Desktop
sharing
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5. Conference tool selection
Office
Internal
Communicator
1 on 1
Conference
External
Call
Voice
Conferencing
Conference
≤ 6 participants
Call
Many to many
Conference
> 6 participants
Call: Genesys
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6. Conference tool selection
Office
Internal
Communicator
1 on 1
Webex +
External
Integrated VOIP
Video
conferencing ≤6 Webex +
participants Integrated VOIP
Webex +
Many to many > 6 participants
Conference call
Polycom Video
groups of users
Conference
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7. Conference tool selection
Webex +
1 on 1
Integrated VOIP
Video & Desktop
Webex +
sharing ≤ 6 participants
Integrated VOIP
conferencing
Webex +
Many to many > 6 participants
Conference call
Polycom Video
groups of users
Conference
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8. What about…?
 Skype
 Adobe Connect
 ZoHO Meeting
 Mega Meeting
 Google talk
 ….
 See alternative solutions
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9. Tools & Technologies
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10. Office Communicator
 How to :
 Start Microsoft Office Communicator (MOC)
 Type the correspondent’s name
 Right click
- Select Call > Communicator Call
- Select Start a Video Call
 Webcam & Audio headsets are available via LBE/RFS mailbox.
Pro Con
Quality of video Internal only
Ease of use
No Cost
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11. Audio Conference Call (VOIP)
 How to :
 Via CISCO phone (maximum 6 participants)
- Call participant
- Use arrow key until “Start Conference” appears
and confirm with V-key
- Call Second participant
- Confirm “Conference” with V-key
- Repeat until all participants are in the conference (max 6)
Pro Con
Ease of use Only voice
Many participants
Flexibility
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12. Audio Conference Call (Genesys)
 Via GENESYS (unlimited # participants)
- Go to http://gdfsuez.conferencing.com/
- Register by requesting an account
- Within 24 hours you will receive a phone number with PIN Code.
- Participants all call this number to join the meeting
 More information on http://gdfsuez.conferencing.com/
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13. Webex + VOIP
(max 6 users)
 Webex is the group solution for video conferencing.
 It allows you to:
- video conference using webcams (352 * 288)
- share applications, sound & video
- record your meetings
 Integrated VOIP audio solution up to 6 users
 More information see https://gdfsuez.webex.com/
Pro Con
Ease of use Login required
Many participants (in & outside
group)
Lots of options
Flexibility
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14. Webex + Conference Call
(> 6 users)
 Use Webex to share video and applications
 Use Conference call for audio
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15. Polycom Video Conference
 Meeting room Bell (LKB/Bell (Video-Conférence) room - 18 pers - A3.1) is
available for Video Conferencing using the Polycom Viewstation
 It allows you to start an audio and video conference in high quality.
 Participants should have a similar installation.
 Contact Meeting Room Services
Pro Con
High Quality audio and video All participants/rooms need a
Polycom installation
Room 2 Room Solution
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16. Alternatives - for external use only
 Other tools are not approved by GDF-SUEZ Information security
 Usage for non group conferencing
 Usage outside of Office Network
 How to :
 Request a Multimedia Computer by sending request to
“LBE/RFS”
 Each computer includes a headset and a webcam
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17. Custom solutions, Contacts & Support
 For special requests, we can provide custom solutions depending
on your needs.
 EGP Webinar 2009
 Adobe Connect Webinars
 …
 Send a mail to LBE/RFS
 Need to borrow a headset/webcam?
 Send a mail to LBE/RFS
 Need support on one of the tools?
 Contact IS Service Desk
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processes and energy use, with almost fifty years of experience.
We are part of the Research and Innovation Division of the GDF
SUEZ Group, a world leader in the energy sector.
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