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        <title><![CDATA[I suggest referring an expert]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I work as a consultant in the SMB field also and it sounds like we do much the same type of work. I get asked the same thing a bit. I like to say 'yes' to everything so toyed with the idea of doing this myself for some of my customers, but I've done enough research to realise how much I don't know. There is a lot more to this than whacking Skype on a PC and pointing a webcam in the right direction. You've touched on some of the issues. Getting the right type and number of microphones is another big issue.Anyway, I came to the conclusion that this field is too specialised. I also feel that there are too many options out there. Some topics you can do a lot of research on and can pick up what you need to know. I don't think this in one of those fields. I think this field needs experience, and I wasn't going to ruin my reputation with my existing customers by making them guinea pigs. I chose to find a local company that specialises in this field and recommend them. This actually worked out really well. Since this is a complimentary field we have had customers referred to us for desktop/server work by the company we recommend.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[What Is Needed to Set Up A SMB Video Conference Room?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[My business deals with small and medium sized businesses and their IT needs. In essence, I help them manage their IT needs. A lot of my time is spent deciding on their future needs, expenditures, and the projects to implement the solutions.In the past couple of years I have fielded questions a number of times regarding the implementation of a video conferencing room to allow a company to do business with out-of-town customers as if they were having those meetings in their own local facility. This will eliminate a large amount of travel expense, as well as scheduling conflicts that can ruin a planned trip. Recently the questions have turned to serious inquiries, and are not asking if the implementation can be effective for over-seas calls, or if video delays, sound lags, bandwidth needs will come into play.In response I have been trying to find other IT professionals whom have already faced this challenge so I can use their lessons as a foundation for my first attempts. I am already trying to respond to questions like: &quot;Can a camera show the entire conference table and its occupants clearly?&quot; &quot;Can we share design ideas via the computer without them being captured on the other end?&quot; &quot;Do we need internet connection that is faster than DSL?&quot;Do you have any experiences that you would like to share with me? Do you have recommendations of the equipment I should be demo'ing or purchasing? If so, I welcome your input into this discussion.Terry DavissonLatreo, Inc.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:51:07 -0800</pubDate>
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