ID10t-Proof Video Conferencing The ID10t error is a prolific technological nuisance found throughout many of our day-to-day tasks. The error is not bound by operating system, as it is present on both Mac® and PC machines (although seldom seen on Linux®) and is even known to creep into a variety of other IoT devices. ID10t errors can be difficult to diagnose, as they are rarely reported with relevant qualifying information, but due to their simplistic nature, they are generally easy to fix. In this guide, we’ll walk through ID10t-proofing the notoriously ID10t error-ridden technology of video conferencing and provide a breakdown of the administrative features and services that make Lifesize a ridiculously reliable, stable and secure experience. We’ll also look at some (un)common uses for video conferencing and, hopefully, leave you with a better understanding of how video conferencing has completely transformed from expensive hardware reserved for the elite few into a productivity powerhouse for daily business collaboration. Why Video Conferencing We recently conducted a survey of over 1,300 IT administrators to learn more about the factors that led to their video conferencing search and the features they felt made the biggest impact for their organizations. The patterns in the data are immediately clear as businesses look to video conferencing to help them bring their dispersed teams together to speed up decision making while reducing the overall cost and time of travel. According to IT admins, the requests for video conferencing come from business leaders wanting increased productivity, increased collaboration and increased communication efficiency between teams — both inside and outside of the company. Top IT Admin Considerations
But there’s more to it than just buy some cameras and get the benefits. For many IT administrators, there’s security and interoperability to consider, a full deployment to manage and a comprehensive training to conduct to get people up and running on new technology. A lot has changed over the past few years in the realm of video conferencing. It wasn’t long ago that implementing video conferencing meant all-too-frequent server upgrades and running new cables to every room that you wanted video-enabled. Connecting multiple offices was a very hands-on endeavor for IT, and even just making a call required a computer science degree. Cloud Changes EVERYTHING For the IT Admin Moving the infrastructure into the cloud eliminates the burden of maintaining and optimizing on-prem video equipment. We designed the service with IT in mind — meaning we took out the parts that required constant babysitting so that users can just use it and IT can worry about more pressing matters, like compliance and regulatory requests, maintaining the help desk and getting past the Nyan Cat level of Stump the Geek.
For the User Video conferencing technology has completely shifted toward the user experience. What used to be a prohibitively expensive solution reserved for the select few in custom telepresence rooms is now available for every employee right from their browser. Forget calling me on the phone — call me on video.
Some (Un)common Use Cases The easier a technology is to use, the more it will be, and the simplicity that we’ve built into the Lifesize app has led to some fantastically creative use cases. At first, you might think about the multinational team meetings where people from different offices connect over video to meet and discuss how different the weather is from one region to the other. Or maybe you picture the teleworker dressed in business casual on top and pajamas on bottom. But what about the more obscure ways video technology can enhance your business? Lifesize may have been born out of boardroom necessity, but it’s now finding some new uses outside of the meeting room.
Virtual Front Desk When reception can’t be manned or multiple businesses occupy the same building, set up a virtual front desk to greet visitors over video at the point of entry. The receptionist either connects the visitor to their host or provides instructions for navigating the building.
Quick-Connect to the Help Desk One way to customize the Lifesize Phone HD is to add a quick-start icon to the home screen in every meeting room that calls the help desk. Just because making and receiving video calls is ID10t proof, it doesn’t mean the guest WiFi network, projector, lights or electronic white board are.
Food Truck Line Cam The food truck phenomenon is in full force in Austin, and Lifesize HQ has been fortunate enough to have a rotating food truck every day for lunch. But who has time to risk hitting a rush hour line or going all the way outside to realize it’s the one truck you swore you’d never go back to? We set up a food truck cam that anyone can call before heading outside just for that.
Virtual Office Olympics Every other year, as the best from around the globe head to the seasonal Olympics, companies prepare to hold their own office-style Olympics. Video conferencing lets global teams compete live over video and offers a simple way to engage in team-building without the cost of flying everyone to the games.
The Conference Room Matters We know that conference room technologies remain integral to collaboration for the average organization. For many, the conference room is the anchor of the meeting experience, with remote participants connecting virtually as needed. We’ve seen this time after time. In fact, 75% of our customers pair conference room systems to our cloud service and over half of all calls on the service include at least one conference room system. A good conference room experience can make all of the difference in your team collaboration. From the intuitive interface of the phone to the integration of the centralized directory and the quality of the image produced by the camera system, the conference room experience sets the tone for the meeting. About Lifesize Lifesize solves the problems of poor communication, remote teams and slowed decision making, and it does it without neglecting the conference room or burdening IT. For more than a decade, Lifesize has been at the forefront of video collaboration. We combine a cloud-based conferencing experience with award-winning, easy-to-use conference room cameras and HD phones that let you connect to anyone, anywhere. Download a free, full-featured trial of the Lifesize app and experience firsthand what we mean by ID10t-proof video conferencing. Lifesize is streamlined, intuitive and built to work all of the different ways people communicate. Chat Web Conferencing Audio Calls Video Collaboration Screen Sharing Recording