<<November 7, 2005-B>>

(2) You may recall our multicasting videoconferencing held on May 26th as connecting;

You may notice in this recorded version that Roger Boston’s presentation was superb, particularly with very clear audio and video.

(4) Should you also wish to participate in the Megavideoconference of December 1st, pls contact Prof. Robert Dixon <Bob_Dixon@osu.edu> of Ohio State University at your earliest convenience — you need to have H323 videoconferencing unit -- see below for further info.

As having more than 375 participants in the last year event, this is probably the largest one to have videoconferencing only through broadband Internet — without any use of satellite dish antenna and viewing videoconferencing room, etc.

This clearly indicates that the day of analog broadcasting satellite videoconferencing is over, which I have done many of them with the so-called “Global Lecture Hall (GLH)” multipoint-to-multipoint, multimedia, interactive videoconferencing — see Chapter 2 of the following book draft;

Satellite approach was too expensive for regular use. In contrast to it, videoconferencing with H323 protocol takes the advantage of SHARING feature of packet-switching telecom, i.e. Internet, thus bringing drastic cost reduction.

We plan to have this kind of videoconferencing system as regular basis along with the Global University Phone System and Access Grid through Global Broadband Internet among member institutions (educational and healthcare) of GUS/UNESCO/UNITWIN Networking Chair program, which headquarters is now located at the University of Tampere as mentioned in our following previous list distribution;

(5) Referring to ATTACHMENT II and III, I then strongly suggest that you contact Prof. Dixon at your earliest convenience to participate in this event, if you have H323 videoconferencing unit so that you can test your capabilities for our future events.

(6) Pls let me know the results of your contact with Prof. Dixon ASAP — my last msg to you of this morning asked you to do so.

If accepted, I will prepare to participate in it after coming back from my trip to attend the WSIS in Tunis on 11/22nd.

From: Sami Andberg <sami.andberg@helsinki.fi>
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 16:14:37 +0200
To: "'Takeshi Utsumi, Ph.D.'" <utsumi@columbia.edu>
Cc: 'Frank Melli' <piucaprim@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: GUS video

It's been quite a busy day here today, the videoconferencing bridge is once more somehow corrupted and is having same kind of problems than we had in the Global University Conference - the picture gets stuck for some sites, etc...

Anyway, I uploaded the files back to the server, altough this time the address is:

--
Sami Andberg - IT Designer - Educational Centre for ICT
P.O. BOX 53 - Fi-00014 University of Helsinki - Finland

> From: Sami Andberg <sami.andberg@helsinki.fi>
> Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 11:16:25 +0300
> To: "'Takeshi Utsumi, Ph.D.'" <utsumi@columbia.edu>, <tapio.varis@uta.fi>
> Subject: FW: Call for Megaconference Presentations
>
> Hello Tak & Tapio,
>
> I don't know if you have already heard about the videoconferencing
> Megaconference - probably the world's biggest global videoconferencing
> event. This year it will be held in the beginning of December, and the Call
> for presentations is currently underway.
>
> Below you can find more information on the event. I think this might be of
> some interest to you...
>
> Please feel free to contact me or Dr. Dixon ( Bob_Dixon@osu.edu ) for more
> information.
>
> Best,
> Sami
>
> --
> Sami Andberg - IT Designer - Educational Centre for ICT
> P.O. BOX 53 - Fi-00014 University of Helsinki - Finland
>
> tel: +358 9 191 21641 - mobile: +358 40 5800 381 - h.323:
> 128.214.214.158
> email: sami.andberg@helsinki.fi - http://ok.helsinki.fi
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-megacon@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu
> [mailto:owner-megacon@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu] On Behalf Of Bob Dixon
> Sent: 25. heinäkuuta 2005 18:42
> To: Megaconference Mailing List; Video Working Group
> Subject: Call for Megaconference Presentations
>
>
> You are invited to submit a proposed presentation for Megaconference 7, to
> be held on Dec 1, from 8am to 11pm EST (GMT-7). You can get an idea of the
> type of presentation and length desired by looking at last year's program,
> at http://www.megaconference.org .
>
> Presentations which demonstrate new or novel applications of
> videoconferencing technology,
> increase world understanding, and are interactive are preferred. Musical
> presentations are also invited. The deadline for proposals is October 1, but
> please send your proposal to me as soon as possible. A paragraph describing
> it is sufficient.
>
>
> The Megaconference is the world's largest video conference (360 locations
> around the world last year) and everyone in the world with H.323 or
> compatible equipment is invited to participate.
>
> The Megaconference is sponsored by the Internet2 Commons, and supported by
> many organizations and manufacturers and vendors. There is no cost for
> participation.
>
> Please forward this announcement to people and lists who you feel may be
> interested. Thanks!
>
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> --
> Robert S. Dixon, Ph D, PE
>
> Chief Research Engineer
>
> Ohio Academic Resources Network (OARNet)
> and
> Ohio State University, Office of the CIO
>
> Postal address: Office Telephone:
> 614-292-1638
> Office of the CIO
> Room 452 Baker Systems Engr
> Ohio State University Fax: 614-292-7081
> 1971 Neil Ave Email:
> Bob_Dixon@osu.edu
> Columbus, OH 43210

ATTACHMENT III

> From: Sami Andberg <sami.andberg@helsinki.fi>
> Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 10:09:42 +0200
> To: "'Takeshi Utsumi, Ph.D.'" <utsumi@columbia.edu>, 'Frank Melli'
> <piucaprim@hotmail.com>
> Subject: FW: Megaconference VII Registration is Now Open!
>
> Greetings!
>
> Below you can find the invitation to participate for the 7th global
> videoconferencing Megaconference. The Megaconference is probably the largest
> videoconference in the world - last year with 372 registered participating
> organizations. More information on www.megaconference.org -website.
>
> Feel free to forward the invitation below to anyone who might find it
> interesting.
>
> Best Regards,
> Sami
>
> --
> Sami Andberg - IT Designer - Educational Centre for ICT
> P.O. BOX 53 - Fi-00014 University of Helsinki - Finland
>
> tel: +358 9 191 21641 - mobile: +358 40 5800 381 - h.323:
> 128.214.214.158
> email: sami.andberg@helsinki.fi - http://ok.helsinki.fi
>
> ________________________________
>
>
> Megaconference VII is Now Open for Your Participation. Free!
>
> Everyone in the world is invited to participate in the Megaconference, 1
> December 2005, from the comfort of his or her own office, classroom, or
> conference room. Registration is now open via the web site
> http://www.megaconference.org. Like any professional conference, presenters
> and audience members will discuss current projects and developments. Unlike
> other conferences, hundreds of participants will gather simultaneously from
> all continents of the world using advanced networks, from universities, K-12
> schools, and organizations. This year's theme -- Increasing Empathy Through
> Video Conferencing-- focuses on improving understanding between individuals
> and cultures, using video conferencing tools. The preliminary agenda will be
> posted very soon.
>
> - Presentations will discuss and demonstrate how groups use
> videoconferencing in real-world applications. Actual end users of video
> conferencing will especially be presenting; technical presentations will be
> limited. All presentations will be fully interactive, engaging multiple
> sites and the audience.
>
> - Musical mini-concerts: Have you ever heard a Didgeridoo or the Tennessee
> Schmaltz? You have if you attended a previous Megaconference!
>
> - The ever-popular Global Roll Call will return, where each participant will
> get a moment of fame to say hello to the world, sing the school fight song,
> or do whatever they like. You may see some funny hats. People do very
> imaginative things!
>
> - Door Prizes of videoconferencing equipment have been donated by major
> vendors in the past. The Grand Prize is often a $10,000 video station.
>
> - Registration to participate begins today and ends November 23rd. To
> participate, you'll need an H.323 or compatible videoconferencing station.
>
> See you then!
>
>
> Bob
>
>
> PS - Please forward this announcement to any other lists or people you feel
> might be interested.
> Thanks!
>
> --
>
> Robert S. Dixon, Ph D, PE
>
> Chief Research Engineer
>
> Ohio Academic Resources Network (OARNet)
> and
> Ohio State University, Office of the CIO
>
> Postal address: Office Telephone:
> 614-292-1638
> Office of the CIO
> Room 452 Baker Systems Engr
> Ohio State University Fax: 614-292-7081
> 1971 Neil Ave Email:
> Bob_Dixon@osu.edu
> Columbus, OH 43210

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