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Web conferencing software lets colleagues, students and researchers from all over the globe collaborate. We tested nine products and awarded our Editor's Choice to two: One for its hosted offerings; the other for its in-house applications.
Innumerable audio files available on the Web make searching based on keywords or metadata tricky. But spoken-word search technology is making it easier for enterprises to find the right audio content online.
You need gifts? We've got gifts! We bring you 80 of the hottest, weirdest, and most exciting tech gadgets to give (or get) this holiday season.
Designing your network to deliver video effectively isn't easy. We walk you through the set-up steps, including video type and quality, encoding and delivery.
From corporate communications to customer support, a video stream is the next best thing to being there. Here's how to make it work on your network.
More than half of Americans with Internet access watch video online, but most are watching short clips, rather than full-length TV shows or movies.
Been putting your videos up on YouTube and feel you're ready to join the pros? These video editing packages will give you the tools you need without breaking your budget.
We join the Windy City's CTA as it explores whether mobile wireless, real-time video and an extensive fiber optic network can tighten public-transit security.
Want even more out of your Apple iPod? We examine 12 add-ons that can transform your iPod into an entertainment center, a DVR, or a car video player.
WeShow employs teams of people to sift through the massive selection of content currently available and pick and organize what they deem the best of online video.
Want to become the next viral video star? Looking for the latest underground video art? We review five of the top personal video sites.
Apple, Macromedia, Microsoft and RealNetworks all accepted our comparison challenge. The results were remarkably close. Find out why entries from Apple and Microsoft just edged out the other two.
Skype can do a lot more for you than let you talk on the phone -- it can also let you make video calls. A top Skype expert and author shows you how you can do it, in a few simple-to-follow steps.
It's not a matter of "if" enterprise IT managers will be responsible for integrating digital video surveillance into their network and storage architectures, but "when." IT pros who understand this can prepare now for the soon-to-come mandates. Here's what you need to know.
Video server appliances have a long way to go before they are plug-and-play. And although industry standards make it easier for products to interact with each other, be sure you research before you buy.