The new AvistarVOS v8.8 software automatically detects the network bandwidth available to an end user and adjusts the parameters of each Avistar video call accordingly. For mobile workers, this assures that calls are placed at a rate that helps maximize call quality, given their current connection, and helps avoid the allocation of unnecessary bandwidth. To increase reliability and user satisfaction, the software also tests end-to-end connectivity before a call is placed. This assessment detects network blockages -- due to firewalls or other network elements -- that would prevent call completion or degrade call quality.
According to the company, IT administrators will benefit from the introduction of Avistar System Central, a centralized web-based tool that manages administrative users and their access to Avistar infrastructure products, and centrally logs all administrative activity. Also, the new software user interface features a simple, one-click "support" icon that enables end-users to request support. These requests capture real time user, system and call information and can be sent directly to the enterprise helpdesk or trouble ticket applications so that organizations can leverage their existing support and tracking systems.
With large deployments of desktop video applications at a number of the world's largest financial institutions, Avistar brings critical 'face-to-face' communications and clarity to daily business processes in today's increasingly mobile, and globally distributed work environment. Avistar's integrated suite of presence-based video solutions includes one-to-one and multiparty video calling for ad-hoc collaboration; broadcasting of interactive meetings and presentations to large audiences; video recording, on-demand playback and publishing via e-mail and websites; and real-time data sharing that increases the accuracy and speed of information exchange.
