Positions
- Three Tips for Successful Collaboration ... Scott writes about his learning points from a recent collaboration workshop, and notes three essential attributes of successful collaborative endeavors. Scott McMullan
Vendor Moves
- TANDBERG Looking Better ... TANDBERG upgraded its end-to-end video solution, with a new multipoint conferencing unit (with "meet me" capabilities), enhanced management control via Office Communicator or Lotus Sametime, and bandwidth optimization for enhanced visuals. Comment: Do you use TANDBERG in your environment? How do you find its offerings compared to Polycom? I'm interested in your experience. TANDBERG
- PeopleCube Updates Meeting Maker ... PeopleCube released a new version of Meeting Maker, its personal and group scheduling solution. New features: ability to invite groups of people to a meeting via Outlook, performance enhancements, and others. Available immediately. PeopleCube
- Visto Positions as Alternative ... Visto submitted a brief to the court hearing RIM vs. NTP, asserting that its wireless email service is a patent infringement free alternative that is ready to go. Visto
- PTO Sides with RIM ... The US Patent and Trademark Office rejected the fifth and final patent at the heart of RIM vs. NTP. The judgment was interim only. The Judge has indicated that he is unwilling to wait for the final judgments in determining whether the RIM BlackBerry service should be shut down in the US. RIM, with coverage at eWeek
- RIM vs. InPro ... InPro's patent infringement case against RIM in the UK suffered a set back. The English High Court ruled against InPro, saying that its patent claims were invalid. RIM
- TANDBERG Offerings ... TANDBERG released new products for anywhere, anytime video conferencing. The TANDBERG Content Server enables streaming and archiving of video calls. The TANDBERG 3G Gateway permits users with 3G wireless handsets to place video calls to IP- and ISDN-based video endpoints. TANDBERG Compass MXP and Utility MXP enable the deployment of video endpoints in public places. Available February 2006. TANDBERG
- New Clients for TeamPoint ... TeamPoint Systems announced two new clients for its web-based team collaboration service: Securities America, and No Red Tape Marketing. tmcnet.com
Other Industry Happenings
- iCalendar Timezone Problems ... CalConnect announced a new document examining the problems with timezone handling in iCalendar. Offers a number of recommendations to resolve the problems. CalConnect Blog
- CalConnect Roundtable in May 2006 ... The next CalConnect Roundtable and Interoperability Event will be hosted by IBM/Lotus in Cambridge MA on May 22-25 2006. CalConnect Blog
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