New Videoconference Room in Franklin Building

July 15, 2009

To: UCOP Community
From: Tara Brant, Manager, Technology Service Desk

Voice Services has opened a second videoconference facility in the Franklin Building to accommodate the growing demand for high-quality videoconferencing. Located in room 9405, this new videoconference facility provides high definition capability, which allows participants to view other sites in a 16:9 widescreen format that provides razor-sharp picture resolution, 50’ plasma monitors, and CD quality audio.

We are showcasing the facility in an Open House on Monday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All UCOP staff are invited. Please come to see demos, ask questions, and meet the videoconferencing support staff.

High Definition Videoconference Room (9405) Features:

• Newly remodeled room
• 12 participants at the table, maximum 25 in the room
• Plenty of space for catering
• Large white board

Technical Specs

• High definition capability
• PowerPoint capability
• Wireless access
• ReadyTalk integration
• Ability to connect with high definition or regular videoconference facilities at UC and CSU campuses, K-12 sites, and other domestic and international venues.

Uses

• Committee meetings
• Vendor/staff presentations
• Employee training
• Job interviews

Reserving Videoconference Facilities
Videoconference rooms are available in the Franklin and Kaiser buildings. For information about reserving facilities and scheduling videoconferences, visit the Voice Services Web site at http://www.ucop.edu/irc/commserv.html and click on Videoconferencing under Services. Reservations are made online at http://www.ucop.edu/irc/services/televcform.html.

If you have questions, please contact the TechDesk at TechDesk@ucop.edu or (510) 987-0457.