SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Cisco Systems Inc. rolled out its real-time video conference system for 50,000 employees worldwide in January, inviting them to test equipment with far-flung friends, family and co-workers.
Most big Cisco offices have TelePresence, which debuted in October. The technology - which includes high-definition monitors, highly sensitive audio equipment and integrated networking gear - starts at $99,000. A system that accommodates at least a dozen people costs $299,000.
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PureDepth: 3D Multi-Layer Display **UPDATED**
February 23, 2007 | Steven Wilson
Founded in New Zealand in 1999 and now headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., the company achieves its unique visual effect by embedding LCD displays within each other. It calls the approach Multi-Layer Display (MLD). By running these embedded screens parallel, the screens enhance each other, essentially "deepening" what viewers see and allowing the display of additional information over the primary view.
Cisco workers pushed on video conference
February 1, 2007 | John Serrao
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Cisco Systems Inc. rolled out its real-time video conference system for 50,000 employees worldwide in January, inviting them to test equipment with far-flung friends, family and co-workers.
Most big Cisco offices have TelePresence, which debuted in October. The technology - which includes high-definition monitors, highly sensitive audio equipment and integrated networking gear - starts at $99,000. A system that accommodates at least a dozen people costs $299,000.Hack Your Sleep Pt. 1
August 30, 2006 | Steven Wilson
Break away from the myth of 9 to 5 as the only time to do work you'll likely uncover golden hours in the early morning or late night when your mind really takes off. These moments free your head from all the distractions and mental baggage of the day, making you more wakeful, alert and able to get things done.
