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Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts proudly announce its capability of conducting videoconferences within its facilities in Kaunas. We are able to offer you our first-class videoconference system from VCON and our modern equipped seminar room with beamer, projector, TV and VCR.
The seminar room has a maximum capacity of 40 persons and would be the perfect location for business negotiations with foreign companies or organizations. Through our worldwide connections and contacts as well as our membership in the Baltic Sea Chamber of Commerce Association we are able to bring businesses quickly and cost-effective together. You will save the expenses for a business trip and time for organising it.
Our partner chambers in this association, like for instance the Chamber of Commerce in Kiel, Germany or the Southern Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Malmö, Sweden are also outfitted with videoconference equipment. Therefore we can enable business negotiations with foreign companies and make use of the business directories of our partner chambers that include thousands of enterprises. We bring businesses together!
Furthermore, our VCON system gives us the possibility to participate or carry out seminars, presentations or conferences by broadcasting them in our seminar room. If you are interested in conducting seminars with us or in presenting investment possibilities in your region to Lithuanian businesses please contact us. We are your competent partners!
Want to find out more about videoconferencing with us and the professional equipment from VCON that we use? Here you will find more information about our system and its capabilities.
VCON
We bring people together
VCON is dedicated to bridging the distances between people, enabling them to work side-by-side, no matter how vast the distance between them. Using state-of-the-art videoconferencing technologies, VCON develops complete solutions that elevate communication throughout organizations.
Our advanced visual communications solutions are designed to save time and enhance collaborative work environments, providing investment protection with a minimal cost of ownership.
VCON develops, manufactures and markets high-performance, multi-functional personal and group videoconferencing systems designed for a variety of communication networks. VCON systems operate in both IP and ISDN environments. Most of our systems provide a dual-mode capability, which enables their use over both IP and ISDN networks. ISDN is a service that allows high speed digital transmission of video, voice and data over regular telephone lines; and IP is the Internet Protocol standard. We are a leader in the development of technologies that deliver video, voice and data over networks based on the Internet Protocol. Our solutions maximize performance over IP networks and facilitate interactive communication between remote users through two-way and multipoint videoconferencing, the streaming transmission of data and collaborative sharing of computer files. VCON systems are primarily targeted at business, distance learning, government and telemedicine, the delivery of medical services from a physically remote location.
Since early 1997, VCON has understood the need for and opportunities inherent in converging voice, video and data onto a single enterprise-wide IP network, and has created multiple technologies and systems aimed at convergence. VCON is also aware that in many countries, ISDN is the preferred videoconferencing transport. Therefore, VCON has created standards-compliant systems that fit both the ISDN and IP protocols, and that provide investment protection where an organization is transitioning from one transport to the other.
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Products
VCON has a complete line of solutions for visual communications, including desktop conferencing systems, group conferencing systems, software-only client solutions and an integrated rich media server.
VCON’s 4th generation IP technology includes VCON PacketAssistTM architecture for advanced Quality of Service (QoS) over IP video networks, which is incorporated into all VCON’s endpoints. Additionally, VCON’s exclusive Interactive Multicast technology, combining the best of interactive video and streaming video, is available across the VCON product line.
VCON products provide investment protection for organizations looking to start and grow a videoconferencing network. Products are upgraded and enhanced, and are integrated with newer technology as it is incorporated into the VCON product line. Throughout the years, VCON has consistently been the first to market with innovative products and technologies.
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Server Products
VCON’s server products revolve around the Media Xchange ManagerTM, the centerpiece of VCON’s client/server architecture for rich media networks. Each product is tightly integrated with the MXM, but also provides a unique solution that addresses a specific organizational need.
From instant messaging and collaboration software, to software based video bridges and videoconferencing clients, VCON’s server products provide a seamlessly integrated experience. VCON’s server products are modular, allowing a video network to grow as the demands of the users grow – and as budget becomes available.
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Media Xchange ManagerTM
The Media Xchange ManagerTM (MXM) is an Integrated Rich Media Server comprising the following key elements:
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Centralized Management and Administration
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Video Telephony / Video PBX
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Advanced Rich Media Applications
Now network administrators have an elegant solution with which to manage their rich media network and users have video telephony features such as call-forward, call-transfer, and ad-hoc conferencing. Whether the network is populated exclusively with VCON product or the network is multi-vendor, the MXM is able to manage and administer services to all videoconferencing systems and devices. Never before has a video network been so easy to manage and has mass deployment of videoconferencing in a large organization been so attainable.
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VCON Conferencing Bridge
The VCON Conference Bridge (VCB) is designed to join groups of participants together in a single videoconferencing session. The VCB fits most conferencing requirements by allowing up to eight participants per session and is versatile in the way it can be configured and used. The VCB is economical enough to reside in several locations of a distributed organization, with single or dual session VCBs at each office. For centralized locations, a large, multiple-session VCB provides simultaneous conferences that fit the needs of a more sizeable employee population. The VCB can serve both as a dial-in conferencing bridge and as an ad-hoc conferencing bridge, where multipoint conferencing is as easy as pushing the “invite” button on the display.
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Continuous presence calls that allow users to see up to 4 participants simultaneously
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Voice-activated switching calls, where all participants see only the person talking
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Dial-in conferencing allows simple “meet me here” conferences
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Simultaneously stream active conferences via integrated multicast feature
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Gateway connected users can join conferences via ISDN connections
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Audio add-in support allows users to call from a telephone
The VCB allows users to choose between viewing conferences in continuous presence mode or in voice-activated switching mode. When in continuous presence mode, the users benefit by being able to see up to four users simultaneously, simulating a conference discussion. Voice-activated switching mode is optimal for a conference where there is one predominant speaker, or where viewing only the person speaking is preferred. Both modes can be set up for either dial-in conferences or ad-hoc conferences.
The VCB is an integral part of VCON’s client/server architecture designed around the VCON MXM. A key function that the MXM provides to the VCB is ad-hoc videoconferences. While some multipoint calls are scheduled in advance, most conferencing needs are ad-hoc. Inviting a user into an existing videoconference, with just the click of the “invite” button, is a feature unique to VCON endpoints using the VCB. When two users are in a point-to-point videoconference, one of the users can click their “invite” button, select another participant from the online directory, and seamlessly join them into the call.
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IPNexus
IPNexus is a complete suite of IP - based collaborative tools, a truly Integrated Collaborative Environment (ICE). Instant messaging, application sharing and file transfer capabilities are incorporated into a single, easy-to-use application designed to optimize employee productivity and efficiency.
IP Nexus addresses the main concerns of organizations when deploying instant message applications. IPNexus allows an organization to encourage or mandate the use of instant messaging as a practical communications tool while maintaining a secure environment. As a client/server application residing on the corporate IP network, IPNexus is controlled by the IT department. Also, since the IPNexus server is maintained and owned by the organization, you have full control over your employee’s distribution list so there is confidence that the IM application is being used between employees, or vendors/suppliers. Whether the IPNexus server is behind or outside the company’s firewall is up to each individual organization IPNexus connects the people that make up your organization, allowing them to communicate quickly and efficiently.
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IPMessenger provides secure instant messaging
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Add videoconferencing at the click of a button during an IPMessenger session
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IPQuickNotes sends instant “sticky” notes to other users
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IPQuickPoll surveys other users for rapid responses
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IPSnapShot captures an application or selected section of your desktop
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IPAppShare shares an application or selected section of your desktop
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Distribute files to all or select participants using FTP
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Launch e-mails to any or all users involved in a current instant message
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Scalable up to 1000 concurrent logins
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Desktop video products
VCON has a wide range of videoconferencing products that bring fully functional interactive voice and video to any desktop or laptop in your organization. From PCI card kits to USB connected appliances to software-only solutions. VCON has the product that is right for every department or organization.
Each desktop product includes PacketAssistTM, a set of QoS technologies that enable video packets to travel smoothly over your network. All products include VCON’s exclusive Interactive Multicast technology, adding the best of streaming and interactive videoconferencing.
VCON has deployed desktop videoconferencing in corporations, government offices, educational institutions and organizations around the world. For more information on each of VCON’s desktop videoconferencing products, visit our website www.vcon.com.
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ViGOTM
ViGOTM, a portable videoconferencing appliance with a USB interface for PC or laptop connectability, provides business travelers high-quality videoconferencing both in the office and on the road. Its elegant design is comprised of a lightweight base unit with detachable tower and a camera. ViGOTM is an IP based unit, incorporating all of VCON’s leading video over IP technologies into a small, easy to use, desktop appliance.
As a light-weight, portable videoconferencing device ViGOTM can be used in hotel rooms, in remote offices and can travel back and forth from home to work – anyplace that visual communication is required.
ViGOTM includes vClipTM, a video e-mail and recording software that allows users to record video clips using their ViGOTM for later viewing on demand or to send out as an e-mail attachment.
ViGOTM is available in both Professional and Executive models.
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Escort/Cruiser
VCON’s powerful desktop product family offers a variety of industry-leading, cost-effective videoconferencing solutions, including the best-selling Escort for IP networks as well as the Cruiser family of dual-mode (ISDN and IP) products. Designed to maximize available bandwidth, all VCON desktop videoconferencing systems operate over an IP network at data rates of up to 1.5Mbps, offering near-broadcast resolution at a full 30 frames per second. The Cruiser’s ability to connect to both ISDN and IP networks provides flexibility for organizations that use IP within the office and ISDN to connect outside the office, and provides investment protection for organizations needing ISDN now – and perhaps IP in the future. VCON’s desktop products offer VCON’s proprietary PacketAssistTM Architecture for optimal QoS, eliminating jitter, duplicate packets, out of order packets caused by network congestion, while optimizing transmission quality and reliability. All desktop products support VCON’s exclusive Interactive Multicast technology for fully interactive streaming video.
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vPoint
vPoint is VCON’s state of the art software client for personal conferencing and is the first business quality software-only videoconferencing client on the market. vPoint operates as the software for the VCON ViGOTM and as a managed software client of the Media Xchange ManagerTM. vPoint is light, flexible and versatile, dynamically operating in three modes depending on the hardware connected to your PC.
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With ViGOTM attached, vPoint becomes a hardware-accelerated conferencing client with business quality audio and video.
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With a USB camera, vPoint is a low-cost software-only solution with full conferencing capabilities.
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For the traveling user with no camera attached, vPoint’s Viewer+ mode provides two-way audio and one-way video, enabling remote participation in important conferences and broadcasts while maintaining business quality.
vPoint brings video to every employee's desktop, enabling real-time communications between employees and customers(doesn’t seem to mean anything). With vPoint’s low cost and high quality, mass deployment of desktop videoconferencing is a reality for any organization.
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Group Video Products
VCON group videoconferencing systems are designed to provide optimal levels of interaction for team meetings, classroom environments, training and corporate communications. With VCON group systems, teams can collaborate on documents, give complete PowerPoint presentations, transfer files and access the Internet, all during a videoconference.
Each of VCON’s group videoconferencing products includes VCON’s exclusive PacketAssistTM architecture for Quality of Service (QoS) over IP networks and Interactive Multicast technology for integrated streaming video with interaction.
To discover all the benefits VCON group systems can provide your organization, visit the individual product pages and download the PDF data sheets.
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Falcon
The Falcon is a set-top videoconferencing appliance that operates over ISDN and IP networks. The Falcon is designed for small to medium-sized conference rooms and sits conveniently on top of a TV. The Falcon, like all VCON videoconferencing products, includes VCON’s exclusive PacketAssistTM architecture for Quality of Service (QoS) over IP networks and Interactive Multicast technology for integrated streaming video with interaction. The Falcon is low-cost, easy to use and can be remotely managed, configured and monitored. With the Falcon any member of your organization can start, participate in, and complete a video call quickly and easily. Just connect these systems to a TV monitor and experience how videoconferencing can enhance any group meeting.
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MediaConnect 9000
VCON’s MediaConnect 9000 workgroup videoconferencing systems are high-performance multimedia solutions that can be used as large-screen multimedia devices, even when not being used for videoconferencing. The MediaConnect 9000 can be fully utilized throughout the workday:
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Videoconference with individuals or groups, including data sharing
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Access the Internet during a meeting
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Access any file on the network for presentation on a large SVGA monitor
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Show PowerPoint presentations during a staff meeting
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Connect a DVD and use the large screen monitor for easy viewing
The MediaConnect 9000 is available in an integrator’s configuration or a full roll about model that includes cart and monitor. Dual monitor and triple monitor systems are also available for large conference rooms, training facilities or classrooms. All systems are dual-mode (H.320/H.323) and use a high-resolution VGA monitor for comprehensive application sharing, whiteboard, and file transfer. The MediaConnect 9000 combines ease of use with award winning technology and brings a complete multimedia solution to any meeting room.
The MediaConnect 9000 includes VCON’s exclusive PacketAssistTM architecture for Quality of Service (QoS) over IP networks and Interactive Multicast technology for integrated streaming video with interaction.
VCON’s voice-activated camera tracking system, VoiceFinderTM, is an optional add-on appliance, allowing completely “hands free” operation. More than just another 3D analyzer, it is specially designed to identify the main speakers and distinguish between them and others. It will not trigger the camera to switch between participants if there are side noises, such as a door shutting. Remote participants can thus follow the conversation as if they were sitting around the table with you.
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Development Tools
VCON has a wide range of tools for developers to use in creating custom applications for specific markets and interests. These tools can be used to create applications on top of VCON’s hardware videoconferencing products (Escort, Cruiser, ViGO and Monitor boards) or, in conjunction with VCON’s MXM, developers can create software only videoconferencing applications. Additionally, if a developer wanted to embed a videoconferencing application into a non-traditional device for videoconferencing, like a TV-cable settop box, VCON has a unique set of APIs for that purpose.
The support for developers creating custom applications comes straight from VCON’s product development team, so VCON development tool customers are ensured the highest level of support during the development cycle.
When a custom solution has been developed, VCON does not charge royalties on any of the sales of the custom developed solution. Additionally, developers can create applications that run over multiple devices – ViGO and Escort and Monitor boards – and the developers will only pay one fee to VCON for the original development kit.
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VCON European Headquarters :
VCON Europe GmbH
Inselkammerstr. 10
82008 Unterhaching
Germany
Tel: +49-89-614-57-0 Fax: +49-89-614-57-399
General Purpose Contact: Angelika Goll angelika.goll@vcon.de
Andreas Wienold, Vice President Europe
andreas.wienold@vcon.de
VCON Northern & Eastern Europe:
VCON Europe GmbH
Inselkammerstr. 10
82008 Unterhaching
Germany
Tel: +49-89-614-57-0 Fax: +49-89-614-57-399
Thomas Hüffer, Sales Manager
thomas.hueffer@vcon.de
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