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Workgroup was designed to interoperate with AIX, other UNIX, and
Windows H.323-based conferencing systems including other desktop
videoconferencing systems such as Microsoft NetMeeting Version 2.1,
H.323/PSTN Gateways and Gatekeepers.
• Scalability
Workgroup supports point-to-point and multiparty calls in a peer-to-peer
mode. WorkGroup was also designed to participate in large group,
server-based conferencing sessions.
• Ease of use
Workgroup features simple point-and-click dialing access to other desktop
conferencing users with personalized speed-dial or popular directory
server applications.
Workgroup breaks down the barriers of distance:
• Workgroup delivers full-function desktop videoconferencing. By simply
configuring an RS/6000 system with a video capture card, camera, and
connection to an IP network, Workgroup enables AIX Version 4.3.2
customers to host small group videoconferencing sessions without the
expense or complexity of sophisticated videoconferencing equipment or
conferencing servers.
• This new IBM application provides easy access to a variety of
videoconferencing call setup and management features. Using a
high-level user interface, initiating a person-to-person or multi-party
Workgroup videoconference call is almost as easy as dialing a telephone
number. Workgroup features speed-dialing support for frequently called
locations and an automated call history log that contains an ongoing
record of all incoming calls. All necessary speaker, microphone,
do-not-disturb, and video controls are available in an easy-to-use Call
Center workspace. Local and remote video windows are easily detached
from the Call Center workspace and can be resized using certain RS/6000
graphics accelerators, from original size up to full screen video window.
• By exploiting a feature-rich implementation of the ITU-T Recommendation
H.323 Version 2, Workgroup is designed to provide full-function
videoconferencing and interoperates with other H.323 standards-based
videoconferencing systems on AIX, other UNIX, and Windows systems. In
addition, IBM participates in worldwide H.323 interoperability events to
promote Workgroup compatibility with other videoconferencing systems
based on this dominant standard for highly interactive, multimedia
teleconferencing products and services. These H.323 standards, among
others, are also promoted by the International Multimedia