Tagged: Video conferencing

Request to delete your Video Conference recordings

One of the benefits of using REANNZ’s video conferencing service is that you have the ability to record your session. It’s simple to do, and you can either set it to record when you schedule a meeting or you can start recording on the fly.

A side effect of this is that just like the hard drives on your computer, our recording server can fill up if those recordings aren’t deleted.

The server is nearly full

For the first time, that server is nearly full. There’ll soon be no more room.

As you may be aware, your video conferencing agreement gives us the option to delete recordings after two weeks. We figure that this will give you time to download the recordings you want to keep, as well as enabling us to continue to offer the recording option to all video conference users.

We thought we should remind you of this before we do anything. If you have a recorded video conference still on the server, please download that video conference now (if you haven’t already done so and need to keep a copy) and delete it from the server yourself.

Doing so will save us from having to delete anything on your behalf. If we do have to delete anything, we’ll start with whatever has been on the server longest.

How to download and delete

Only the person who organised the video conference can download and delete the recording. To do this, go to this page: http://sds.karen.net.nz and click the Watch Recording tab.

Each recording listed will have a series of icons as in this image:

To save your recording, click this icon:

To delete your recordings, click this icon:  and choose Delete from the options available.

Further information

You can find further information on the REANNZ website, in the Video Conferencing section.

This quick reference card gives you an overview of video conferencing, including managing recordings, and you can view the video conferencing Terms and Conditions here.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this with us, contact Desi Ramoo at desi.ramoo@reannz.co.nz.

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KVCS – Software upgrade to version 7.7

The software behind REANNZ’s video conferencing service was upgraded and thoroughly tested on Friday 10th February. The upgrade was a success, and according to the specialist who did the work, “as expected, it’s all looking good.”

What it means for you

First, you can rest assured that we’re using the most up-to-date, secure software available, but there are more concrete benefits as well. These include:

  • improvements in stability as well as minor improvements to Scopia Desktop usability
  • customisable auto attendant logo, and
  • a new option that allows you to start recording the meeting using your endpoint remote control.

For those of you who might want more details about these changes, the upgrade release notes are available here.

Where to from here

The next time you log on to Scopia Desktop, you will be prompted to upgrade the software at your end. It’s as simple as clicking the download button and letting it do its thing (although it does require a system re-boot when you’re done).

We suggest you do this in advance of your next video conference.

Support

As usual, if you have any questions or have run into an issue, contact your internal helpdesk. If they are unable to help, they’ll contact our helpdesk and it will be sorted from there.

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Science education interactive broadcast

The Office of the Prime Minister’s Science Advisory Committee has issued an open invitation to participate in the launch of the report, ‘Looking ahead: science education for the twenty-first century’, via interactive broadcast, on Tuesday 5 April 2011 from 4-6 pm. KAREN members and NEN schools can participate via the live webcast and livechat.

Science education for the twenty-first century

The Office of the Prime Minister’s Science Advisory Committee, in conjunction with the Royal Society of New Zealand and the Ministry of Science & Innovation, has undertaken an extensive programme to evaluate the state and future direction of school science education at both primary and secondary levels.

They have issued an open invitation for participation in the launch of the report, Looking ahead: science education for the twenty-first century, via interactive broadcast, on Tuesday 5 April 2011 from 4-6 pm.

Register for this event

Visit the Office of the Prime Minister’s Science Advisory Committee’s website ) for further information and to register for this event.

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Open access to KAREN Video Conferencing Service for earthquake affected people

KAREN Video Conferencing Service is open and free to use for anyone affected by the Christchurch earthquake. The service is operational and available for people to link to and from Christchurch from any national and international point to help and assist with the Christchurch earthquake and to assist with any meetings that need to get transferred to video conference.

KAREN Video Conferencing Service (KVCS) free for use

For new users, the KVCS enables multiple parties to link together via a free desktop application for windows and mac computers. This can be downloaded at http://sds.karen.net.nz. The bridge can support broadband connections to enable users who may need to connect from their homes.

How to get started

To start using the video bridge from anytime now onwards over the next couple of weeks:

  1. Go to http://sds.karen.net.nz to download the software
  2. Install the software in your computer
  3. Go back to http://sds.karen.net.nz
  4. Enter any 4 digit number into the meeting id field, starting with a 6, e.g. 6123, 6987
  5. Pass on your ad-hoc meeting id you created to others who would like to join

The bridge has a capacity to host up to 60 concurrent connections.

For more detailed information about how to use the KAREN Video Bridge from your laptop or desktop, please see:

AVCC status

Until further notice, AVCC staff will be working remotely and will be handling only urgent matters of assistance. Our thoughts go out to those who are affected at this time in Christchurch.

Regards,
AVCC Team

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KAREN video conferencing makes nationwide sustainability conference possible

Delegates of the national sustainability conference, Signs of Change, will participate in the event from across the country next week using the KAREN Video Conferencing Service.

KAREN VC at Signs of Change

Signs of Change is a national e-conference showcasing transition to sustainability. The event will bring together people in six cities to attend a national conference, without traveling!

Live participation from across the country is made possible via video conferencing technology over the KAREN Video Conferencing Service. The conference design was formulated by AVCC Director Nathan Gardiner, and allows real-time participation and management from the key venues in Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin and Palmerston North.

The event is being co-ordinated from Christchurch and runs over Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 November.

Signs of Change conference website (http://www.signsofchange.org.nz)

KAREN Video Conferencing Service )

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Waikato University does IPv6 based VC

KAREN member, University of Waikato, this week successfully ran a high definition video conference using IPv6 with multiple parties.

IPv6 based video conferencing

IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) is the new international standard for internet addressing (IP address) that identifies every device on the internet and helps you get to where you need to go. IPv6 is the replacement for the aging IPv4 system, and will bring about improvements in network security and routing. IPv6 also future-proofs the growth of devices on the internet (such as desktops, PDAs and telephones) through an expanded addressing standard. By using IPv6 for video conferencing, it is possible to achieve enhanced frame and transmission rate and bandwidth usage.

IPv6 on KAREN

KAREN is an IPv6 native network and since the network’s launch in late 2006 it has been the only New Zealand network to offer IPv6 as a standard service offering. This means our members have an advantage over the rest of country of being able to plan and implement IPv6 capability on their networks now.

REANNZ have run IPv6 training in the past. You can find information from REANNZ and our community about IPv6 and how to configure it at http://wiki.karen.net.nz/index.php/Category:Technical_specs_-_KAREN

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Reminder: OASIS – NZ via Satellite

Join us at 3:30pm on Thursday 14 October when Mike Tuohy from Massey University will introduce us to OASIS – an online archive of high resolution satellite images and aerial photographs of New Zealand. This open community event is part of the 2010/11 KAREN Seminar Series and will be held via the KAREN Video Conferencing Service.

About this seminar

Supported by a 2009 REANNZ Capability Build Fund grant, OASIS (Online Archive of Satellite Images) is a national archive for satellite imagery and aerial photographs of New Zealand, featuring easy to use data retrieval and analysis tools. A public web portal allows researchers, students, regional councils and land managers a single point of access to the data and online image processing services.

Those connected to KAREN will be able to get the greatest benefit from this facility through the ability to download very high resolution images on demand.

Mike (who is head of the Institute of Natural Resources Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programme at Massey University) will give us a real-time demo of the portal, and share his experiences in establishing the service, and working with extensive digital resources and datasets.

For a sneak peak at the portal prior to the seminar, visit http://oasis.massey.ac.nz/erdas-apollo/welcome/en/index.html, then follow the link to The APOLLO web client. Mike will take you through the process during the seminar.

More information

See the OASIS – NZ via Satellite event listing on our website.

This project was a recipient of Capability Build Fund (2009) support, provided by the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology. Check out descriptions of other winning CBF projects.

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Intro to the KAREN VC service

Join us at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon for your final chance (well for the time being anyway) to get the low down on the new KAREN Video Conferencing Service and ask any questions of our VC guru, Nathan Gardiner.

About the KAREN Video Conferencing Service intro

This seminar, presented by Nathan Gardiner, Director of the Advanced Video Collaboration Centre, will introduce you to the features and benefits of the recently launched KAREN Video Conferencing Service (KVCS). This event is part of the 2010/11 KAREN Seminar Series.

If you’re keen to familiarise yourself with the KVCS before the session, check out the AVCC website at:

More information

Visit the KAREN Video Conferencing Service intro #3 event listing for further details on what the seminar will cover ad how to participate.

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KAREN Video Conferencing Intro #3

We’ve rescheduled the 3rd installment of the KAREN Video Conferencing Service intro to Thursday 23 September. At this seminar, Nathan Gardiner, Director of the Advanced Video Collaboration Centre, will take you through the features and benefits of the newly launched KAREN Video Conferencing Service (KVCS). This event is part of the 2010/11 KAREN Seminar Series.

About the KAREN Video Conferencing Service intro

An introductory workshop open for anyone to attend organised by REANNZ and AVCC to introduce the basic features and functionality of the new KAREN Video Conferencing Service (KVCS).

Launched on 18 August, the KVCS makes connecting with local and international contacts easy with simple to use video conferencing tools. Subscribers to the service benefit from bridging for multipoint calls, a booking system for scheduling meetings and inviting participants, webcasting and recording capabilities, and a free desktop application which anyone anywhere can use to connect to meetings.

When

3:30 – 4:00pm, Thursday 23 September 2010

What we’ll cover

Nathan Gardiner from AVCC will present on:

  • Connection options on joining the KAREN Video Bridge
  • How to get the best video conference experience from the KAREN Video Bridge
  • Bookings options
  • Different ways you can utilise the Bridge for meetings

There will be a chance for open discussion and questions at the end for participants.

How to participate

Visit the event listing on the AVCC website for full connection details:

If you are brand new to the KAREN Video Conferencing Service and need help with participating, contact your local ITS/Audio Visual support team.

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AVCC service closure

As a result of Saturday’s earthquake in Canterbury, the AVCC video conferencing helpdesk is closed. The KAREN Video Conferencing Service is fully operational and running as normal.

AVCC closed until 13 September

Following the earthquake effecting in the Canterbury region on Saturday, the University of Canterbury is closed until Monday 13 September.

This means that the AVCC (Advanced Video Collaboration Centre) based at the University is also closed until this time. AVCC helpdesk services for all the collaboration technologies they support, including the KAREN Video Conferencing Service, are unavailable.

KAREN Video Conferencing Service operational

The KAREN Video Conferencing Service was not effected by the earthquake and is up and running.

Contact your local VC helpdesk for assistance

As is usual process, users of the KAREN Video Conferencing Service are to contact their local video conferencing support centres for assistance in booking or managing meetings. See the AVCC website for a list of video conferencing support contacts.

The AVCC website is online, providing an extensive range of tutorials and information.

Local support centre technicians with critical issues regarding the KAREN Video Conferencing Service can contact REANNZ at kvcs.support@reannz.co.nz. REANNZ and our service partner will employ best efforts to resolve your issue.

REANNZ does not have the resources to support the day-to-day services of AVCC, so will not be booking or managing meetings.

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