Archive for October, 2006

By Richard Keir
First, a small disclaimer: No matter how you slice up conferencing solutions, the categories you use to group them are mutable and subject to instant revision. Combinations of various elements make some applications basically impossible to categorize. Depending on how you look at it mail lists are even a form of conferencing and so is email. Real-time versus asynchronous is even becoming blurred as text, audio and video merge in varying combinations. Continue Reading »
Web Conferencing 101

By Dan Richmond
If you are thinking about getting into web and video conferencing, then it is important to know what is required to operate any proposed conferencing system. Some systems run on proprietary software and need special equipment, while browser based systems usually do not require the installation of special software or equipment. Many organizations and individuals will find browser based solutions easier to use. Here are a few reasons why this is so: Continue Reading »
Web Conferencing: The Advantages of a Browser Based Online Meeting System

By Chris Freund
The following is an all too often scenario when trying to implement the enterprise system:

The decision is made at the executive level to build a new computer/software system. A project manager/coordinator is assigned and holds meetings with a newly created RFP committee, stakeholders and users to best determine how this system needs to look, and documents it to tremendous detail. The committee publishes the RFP and invites prospective vendors to submit bids. Continue Reading »
The 9 Pitfalls of the Public Sector Enterprise Level Computer Systems

By Joshua Feinberg
Contact management databases are a very, very important asset to your systems integration business. In fact, a contact management database is like a treasure map. In it you will find your future business. Continue Reading »
Contact Management Databases: A Top Asset for Systems Integrators