Friday, December 5, 2008

10 Reasons Why Web Conferencing is a Must-Have Technology During a Recession

Virtual meetings enable businesses to work smarter and more productively in tough times.

By John Edwards on InsideCRM.com

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Stream57 and iCongo Live Announce Collaboration Agreement for Webcasting and Virtual Events

Stream57, the leading provider of fully customizable webcasting and streaming rich media communications, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with iCongo Live, the leading platform for Online Virtual Events.

Webcasting Plays Key Role in Chancellor Interviews at University of Tennessee

Campus community helps vet candidates through interactive video interviews streamed live via Mediasite

iLinc Web Conferencing Announces 2009 User Conference, January 27-29 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

iConnect Brings Together Web Conferencing Users, Industry Leaders to Share Best Practices in Web Collaboration, Distance Learning

RHUB Communications and Crossover Distribution.com Corp Sign North American Distribution Agreement

RHUB's Award-Winning Web Conferencing Appliances to be Stocked in Crossover's Canadian and US Warehouses

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

InterCall Online Provides Companies with Better Ways to Manage Conferencing and Collaboration Services

InterCall, the world's largest conferencing and collaboration services provider, today announced the launch of InterCall Online, a next-generation online account management tool designed to streamline the way companies manage conferencing and collaboration services.

Dimdim Exits Beta, Releases Source Code, Launches SynchroLive

Firm simultaneously releases full source code; delivers on promise to enable the world's least expensive and easiest web conferences

Dimdim Launches Synched Web Sharing Features in its Conferencing App

By Sam Dean on Ostatic.com

CEE Conferencing Services Markets - a Land of Great Opportunities and New ChallengesFrost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on CEE Conferencing Serv

Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on CEE Conferencing Services Markets on Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 15.00 GMT

Nokia World 2008: EasyMeet tablet-friendly web conferencing

By Scott Merrill on CrunchGear.com

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Sonic Foundry Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Year-End Results

Sonic Foundry, Inc., the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2008

Fighting the Recession with a Single-Product Focus

By Pedro Pereira in eWeek Channel Insider

Yugma Appoints Vas Bhandarkar as Chief Executive Officer

Appointment of enterprise software and online services veteran is expected to accelerate growth in revenue and subscribers of Yugma's instant web conferencing solutions

Web Conferencing Trends

New technologies are giving businesses more reasons to skip the trip and hold meetings online. By John Edwards on InsideCRM.com

Monday, December 1, 2008

Business Expert Webinars and NetProspex Announce Formulation of Strategic Alliance

Business Expert Webinars, the leading provider of business eLearning, and NetProspex, a business contact directory and sales lead recycling platform, announced that they have formulated a strategic alliance to cross-promote their services.

Teacher of the Year: Web Training Best Practices Get Top Vote

By Lisa Kianoff in The CPA Technology Advisor

Autodesk University’s 2008 User Conference Webcasted with Mediasite

Live and on-demand sessions avoid scheduling conflicts and ensure knowledge transfer continues 24/7

Web Conferencing: Essential For Today's Workforce

On the North American Precis Syndicate

Supercharge Your Sales Organization with Web Conferencing

Virtual visits can cut costs, save time and boost sales.

By John Edwards on InsideCRM.com

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Technology Brings the World Right to Your Desktop

VoIP and VVoIP solutions provider AdianceTechnologies Pvt. Ltd. launches the Alpha Version of 1Videoconference - One of the World’s First web based video conferencing solutions for Asterisk.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Avitage Introduces Citrix GoToWebinar Archive Service to Improve Webinar Experience and Value

New Archive Service Provides Intuitive Interface to Engage Viewers and Improve Use of Webinar Archives

The importance of communication in a crisis

By Bert Van der Zwan in IT Backbones Software News

BSNL launches web conferencing

On ExpressBuzz.com

Thursday, November 27, 2008

YUUGUU POWERS POWWOWNOWs' 'SHOWTIME' – FREE WEB COLLABORATION FOR ALL

Cutting-edge desktop sharing provider Yuuguu brings collaborative working to Powwownow - Europe's fastest growing free conference call provider

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

NHSBT staff GoToMeeting online with Citrix

How does latest virtual meeting technology boost productivity?

By Bhavana Navuluri on CBR desktops

Friday, November 21, 2008

Cheap, Easy Tools For Productive Online Meetings

Travel budgets are getting the ax, but a host of free and low-cost online tools make it easier than ever to hold productive online meetings that let teams collaborate and get things done.
By Heather Clancy on bMighty.com

Internet's bandwidth health still in trouble, report says

Demand for Internet bandwidth will exceed supply by 2012, Nemertes says
By Brad Reed in Network World

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Virtual Classroom Management Module Added to CompanyCollege Learning Management System

With the integration of WebEx Training Center to facilitate its virtual training component, Business Training Library clients will be able to host, track, manage and report on virtual instructor-led training events directly from the learning management system.

10 Fundamental Requirements for Any Web Conferencing Platform

Make sure your presentation solution includes the features you need.

By Lea Hartog on InsideCRM

Philadelphia Training and Development Professionals Save Time, Money, and the Environment by Holding Annual Conference Online

iLinc Web Conferencing Saves 106,000 Pounds of Carbon Emissions, 5,300 Gallons of Fuel

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Frost and Sullivan Study Says Conferencing Critical to SMBs

By Nathan Eddy in eWeek

New Release of ConferencePlus Share Portal Now Available

Enables Conferencing Users to Store, Publish and Share Microsoft Office Live Meeting Archives Through Online Content Management Tool

DNX Marketing saves 15% of travel spend with web conferencing from Cisco WebEx

DNX is a creative B2C and B2B marketing agency, based in Surrey.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Yuuguu Readies Enterprise Web Conferencing

By Vangie Beal on Instant Messaging Planet.com

Monday, November 17, 2008

Next Gen Cisco Webex to provide real opportunities

The new application will allow users to collaborate with persons across firewalls

By Sharath Kumar in CIOL

Global Conferencing Market to Cross US$2.6B by 2012

Solutions help SMBs improve communications, reduce expenses, and boost productivity, says AMI

DimDim Hosts Your Webinars for Free

Screenshot Tour by Kevin Purdy on LifeHacker.com

Onstream Media Corp. Launches Webcasting Services Channel on TMCnet

Technology Marketing Corporation today announced its Webcasting Services channel, sponsored by Onstream Media Corporation, has been launched as the newest addition to the TMCnet channel program.

Friday, November 14, 2008

ReadyTalk Ranked 9th Fastest Growing Company in Colorado on Deloitte's 2008 Technology Fast 50

ReadyTalk uses a commitment to their customers to remain one of the fastest growing companies in North America as ranked in the D&T Fast 500

BCTI Announces New Partnership with Cisco WebEx

BCTI is pleased to announce its new partnership with Cisco WebEx which allows BCTI to offer WebEx online collaboration and meeting tools to its customers.

Conferencing Demand up as Business Travel is Tightened

By Anjali Rajah in CIO India

ON24 and Avitage Announce Partnership for Delivery of Webcasts and Virtual Events

Global Leader in Webcasting and Virtual Events Solutions Selects Avitage as Service Partner

Thursday, November 13, 2008

TurboMeeting Web Conferencing Deployed for Global Communications at Nova Tool

On-Premise Web Conferencing Appliance Proves to be Most Cost-Effective Communications Solution

Virtual office hours get students, profs together

Online meetings are increasing student-professor interaction, college officials say
By Dennis Carter in eSchool News

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

With Spotlight on Corporate Bailouts, Web Conferencing Avoids the Embarrassment of Expensive Offsite Meetings

GoToMeeting and GoToWebinar Make it Easy and Cost-Effective to Hold Online Meetings and Trainings of Any Size, Saving Travel and Event Costs

PhoneTopp Unveils Desktop Conferencing for Your Smartphone – Only Better

Enterprise collaboration survey results showcase strong user interest in mobile web conferencing solution

Phonetopp bringing Web conferences to smartphones

By Sam Diaz in ZDNet Between the Lines

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Multimedia Conferencing in the Enterprise

By Rob Smithers and Martin Milner on NewsFactor.com

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Welsh company Miura links with US webcasters Stream57

By Aled Blake on WalesOnline.co.uk

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Web Conferencing: Top branch collaborative app

Web conferencing is a must-have for a successful virtual workplace
By Robin Gareiss in Network World

Monday, November 3, 2008

Virtual conferences now possible with BSNL

From The Times Of India

WebChurchmedia.com selected by Christianity Today as alliance partner and technology provider

Christianity Today and Web Church Media (www.webchurchmedia.com) have just entered into an agreement to provide online communication technology as an official alliance provider to church based organizations worldwide.

iLinc Answers Growing Demand in India for Online Collaboration, Web, Video Conferencing Through Partnership with 24x7 Learning

India's Premier Talent Lifecycle Management Company to Provide iLinc Web Conferencing to Enterprise Companies and Corporate Universities across India

YUUGUU COMBINES WEB CONFERENCING WITH INSTANT MESSAGING FROM MSN, YAHOO, AOL AND ICQ

All major IM players now supported – MSN, Yahoo, AOL, ICQ and Google Talk

Friday, October 31, 2008

Speaking with Onstream Media's Scott Farb

By Stefania Viscusi on TMCnet.com

Granicus, Inc. Ranked Number 12 in Deloitte’s Silicon Valley Technology Fast 50 Awards

Achievement Exemplifies High Demand for Government Solutions to Lower Legislative Costs and Build Public Access

Thursday, October 30, 2008

iLinc Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results

Second Quarter and Fiscal YTD Highlights

Gartner Says Worldwide Web Conference and Team Collaboration Software Market On Pace to Grow 22 Per Cent in 2008

Technology convergence and consolidation, coupled with an increased emphasis on workplace communities, are the key forces keeping the worldwide web conference and team collaboration software market revenue on pace to reach $2 billion in 2008, according to Gartner, Inc.

Key EDUCAUSE 2008 Sessions Streamed Live For the First Time with Mediasite

Live webcasts by Sonic Foundry’s Event Services support the higher education conference’s green initiative

QuickVisuals Update Feature - Full Screen Presentations

By Anthony Russo in the GAN Conferencing Blog

SumTotal Expands Partnership with Adobe to Enhance Learning Platform with Virtual Classroom Integration

Integration with Acrobat Connect Pro Provides SumTotal Users Access to Launch and Manage Acrobat Connect Pro Meeting within the TotalLMS Platform

Dimdim Commits To Education

Open Source Web Conferencing Company Receives High Marks from Education Community Dimdim Virtual Classroom Pack is Launched at EDUCAUSE 2008

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

ASU School of Engineering Captures 10,000th Lecture Using Mediasite

Program provides distance learning for graduate-level engineering students

Streamlogics Offers New Solutions to Drive Results for Health and Life Sciences Webcasts

Newly formed business unit to offer value added services including audience development and participant analytics.

RHUB Communications Releases TurboSupport – Dedicated Remote Support Web Conferencing Solution

New Web Conferencing Appliance Designed for Remote Support and Help Desk Applications

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Business Expert Webinars Delivers Its 100th Business eLearning Training Session

Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, achieved a major milestone today when they delivered their 100th for-fee webinar.

iLinc Web Conferencing Named to Software Magazine's 'Software 500' List For Second Consecutive Year

iLinc, a leading provider of web and desktop video conferencing software and online collaboration solutions, today announced that it was named to Software Magazine's annual Software 500 ranking of the world's largest software and service providers.

Elluminate Learning Suite Increases Support for Anytime, Anywhere Learning and Collaboration

Multipoint Video, Teleconferencing Integration, and High-definition Video Podcasts enable Unlimited Media-rich Learning and Facilitate System-wide Integration and Adoption

Monday, October 27, 2008

Web 2.0 has crept into the everyday work place, FaceTime reports

By Dean Takahashi in the New York Times

Web system cleans up athletes' footprint

By Fran Foo in Australian IT

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Colleges Reach Students and Alumni w/ Webinars

By Eve Sullivan on TMCnet.com

Persony Releases No Download Web Conferencing Solution for Mac, Windows and Linux

Persony, Inc., the leading provider of fully branded private label web and video conferencing solutions, announced the addition of a cross-platform and no download desktop sharing feature to its Web Conferencing 2.0 product.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

IBM's New OpusUna Web-Conferencing Platform

By Roger Smith in InformationWeek

Conference*Meets offers subscription based pricing for audio and web conferencing services

Conference*Meet now offers subscription based pricing for audio and web conferencing services.

IBM Signs Global Hyatt Corporation for Lotus Collaboration and Unified Communications Software

IBM today announced that Global Hyatt Corporation will standardize on IBM Lotus Notes and Domino and Lotus Sametime software for unified communications and collaboration among its thousands of employees and its 365 managed, operated and franchised hotels in 45 countries.

Deliver On-Demand Presentations w/ QuickCast

By Eve Sullivan on TMCnet.com

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Dimdim's Integration With Zimbra Could Be a Prelude to a Purchase

By Clint Boulton on eWeek.com

IBM works on next-gen Web collaboration

The company unveiled its OpusUna Web-conferencing platform at AJAXWorld; also, Sun touted the upcoming JSF spec

By Paul Krill in InfoWorld

How to… wean staff off corporate travel

By Amy Sims on BusinessGreen.com

Accordent Highlights Webcasting Advantages for Communications Media Management Association

CEO Mike Newman to Present at 2008 National Meeting; Accordent to Provide Rich Media Meeting Archive for CMMA Web

Monday, October 20, 2008

Live Webinar: 25 Ways to Drive Business Value and Customer Engagement with Webcasting

Join us for a webinar packed with stealable ideas and meaty inspiration from a marketer on the front line of driving value from online video.

Broad Agreement on Most Compelling Collaboration Applications

By Greg Galitzine on TMCnet.com

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Etisalat showcases Microsoft Office Live Meeting at Gulfcomms 2008

Web conferencing service will offer integrated collaboration experience, support for live video and rich media

Friday, October 17, 2008

Presentation skills: Avoid death by PowerPoint

By Ross Bentley on PersonnelToday.com

Thursday, October 16, 2008

iLinc to Announce Fiscal 2009 Q2 Results

iLinc, a leader in web conferencing, desktop video conferencing software and collaboration solutions, will release its fiscal 2009 second quarter results on Thursday, October 30, 2008, before the market opens.

Netviewer Seizes 28% of EU Web Conferencing According to A Recent Study

According to a recent study by Frost & Sullivan, Netviewer AG has increased its share of the market for Web conferencing services by 50 percent.

Tixeo Launches Appliances for 3D Video and Web Conferencing

Tixeo launches its new offer WorkSpace3D Enterprise Edition Appliance, solution for video and web conferencing to be installed on companies' network. This solution gives full control to companies willing to manage their infrastructure, respect network policies and keep autonomy regarding hosted service providers.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Accordent Launches New Website with Host of Enterprise Webcasting Resources

Accordent Technologies, Inc., today unveiled a new corporate website (www.accordent.com) that streamlines information about Accordent solutions and provides extensive best practices content drawn from a decade of partnering with organizations that operate the world's most advanced enterprise webcasting platforms.

Sonic Foundry Event Services Surpasses 3,500th Webcast Milestone with Fiserv Webcast

Fiserv strengthens internal communications, engages globally dispersed workforce by mediasiting virtual meetings

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Web conferencing is the way

By Bert van der Zwan on Telegraph.co.uk

Thursday, October 9, 2008

New Release of Saba Centra Connects the Enterprise With Online Learning and Collaboration Innovations

Saba Centra 7.6 SP1 Offers RSS, One-Click Knowledge Capture as well as Enhanced Evaluation and Learning Event Administration

Reducing travel costs

By Andrew Millard of Citrix Online on SMEweb.com

British start-up to launch pro Web collaboration service

By Jeremy Kirk in NetworkWorld

YUUGUU BRINGS FREE SCREEN SHARING AND WEBCONFERENCING TO GMAIL AND GOOGLE TALK USERS

Millions of Gmail and Google Talk users now have access to one click online collaboration through Yuuguu

Benefits of the Webinar Format

By Mae Kowalke in TMCnet

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Cisco: Latin American collaboration market to reach US$1.6bn in 2010

By Cristina Molina in Business News Americas

ON24 Moving to Convention Plaza

Webcasting & Virtual Events Company Leases 27,310 SF By Kristin Vanderluit in CoStar Group

Stream57 Lands In London

Webcasting Leader Launches First European Office

Movers and Shakers Interview with Dr. Andreas Schweinbenz

Founder and Chairman, Netviewer AG

Onstream Media Announces Recent Developments

Onstream Media Corporation, a leading online service provider of live and on-demand digital media communications and applications, today announced several recent corporate actions and business developments.