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FAST COMPANY SOURCEBOOK Special Advertising Section Delivering the Message➔ tools New high-tech presentation tools are making it easier than ever to effectively deliver important business ideas and information.

If a picture is worth a thousand drives for capacities of either 500 or 1,000 SRX-R105 delivers 5000 ANSI lumens, and the words, imagine the impact of poster- discs. The built-in Multi-Master Recognition SRX-R110 delivers an incredible 10,000 ANSI sized prints in full color. We recently Technology enables you to run multiple masters lumens of native 4096 x 2160 video and tested the new Epson Stylus Photo with different quantities in succession until the graphics. Both units cost upwards of $50,000, R1800 and got impressive results. job is done. Titan Pro features double layer DVD and can be rented for use at a special event or This versatile printer produces capability, 16x speed, 128 MB memory buffer, purchased outright. stunning, gallery-quality prints and and LCD screen. Prices start at $2,500. The ultimate high-impact display may well be banners as large as 13 x 44 inches. Samsung’s new 80-inch plasma screen. The The 8-color $550 unit also did a great Awesome Multimedia HPR8072 ($60,000) has a full native HDTV reso- job with presentation handouts, and The performance and reliability of the latest mul- lution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 5000:1 contrast even printed beautiful color labels timedia projectors have escalated while prices ratio, 1500 cd/m2 (candelas per square meter) of directly onto inkjet compatible CDs continue to plummet. Whether you are making a brightness, and picture quality that will impress presentation to a small team or a large audi- and DVDs. even the most jaded audience of technocrats. ence, a data/video projector can go a long way Excellent widescreen plasma displays are also in making a big impact. A Thousand Discs available from Sony, Hitachi, and Pioneer. Writable optical media, such Hitachi’s latest multimedia projector, the as CD-R and DVD-R, are a CP-X445 ($3,000), projects large-screen Bridging Distances great way to distribute large images that are easy to see even in a For years, videoconferencing has been an effec- multimedia and data files. brightly lit room. This native XGA projector tive way to communicate and collaborate over The latest disc duplication (1024 x 768) has a rated output distances. One significant limitation of this tech- systems from Vinpower of 3200 ANSI lumens. It features four nology—the difficulty of conferencing through Digital, Mediatechnics, 3-Watt speakers and HDTV compatibility. firewalls—has recently been addressed in new and Primera are easy-to- The versatile 8.9-lb. unit is a good systems from Polycom and Tandberg. use and cost-effective. choice for use in conference and multi- purpose rooms with audiences as large Vinpower Digital’s Titan as 300 people. Pro DVD/CD autoloaders, Vinpower Digital’s Titan Pro standalone DVD/CD autoloader If you need to project a super large for example, feature a with eight recorders features quick-function for one 1,000-disc capacity image, the new Sony SRX projectors button duplication. These can display up to four HDTV images true standalone units are equipped of 1920 x 1080 pixels simultaneously on a with 4, 6, or 8 Plextor or Pioneer screen measuring 700 inches (diagonal). The

Bright Multimedia Projection Tandberg’s 1500 MXP can conduct secure multipoint With a brightness of 1,500 ANSI lumens and weighing only videoconferences through firewalls. 4.84 lbs., the new Performa™ model CP-RS55 projector from Hitachi features the high-end performance required for use in corporate and small business environments, and an intuitive user inter- For instance, Tandberg’s new 1500 MXP packs face that makes it ideal for home use. a complete business videoconferencing system Moreover, because of its light weight and connectivity options, the Performa into an elegant 17-inch widescreen XGA LCD allows for hassle-free portability between the home and the workplace, making it monitor. The SIP-compliant unit can easily con- a true-to-form, dual-use projector. Its user-friendly features make it easy to set duct secure, multipoint videoconferences HITACHI AMERICA HITACHI up, and make the adjustments you want simple with the remote control. through firewalls at speeds of up to 2 Mbps, The Performa model CP-RS55 features Progressive Scan Technology, which allows thanks to the company’s new Expressway users to enjoy realistically beautiful images with no flicker. Its Equalizing function Firewall Traversal Solution. (Gamma Correction and Color Balance) lets users make adjustments to achieve the desired picture quality. Three Picture Mode settings (Normal, Cinema, and It’s easier to find the right tools to help you Dynamic) enable users to choose the best mode to match the source. achieve your presentation and communication The Performa also allows for a Whisper Mode option, which reduces fan noise goals when you look for products that are to 32 dB. This provides quiet performance in a variety of applications, from living room to boardroom or classroom. designed specifically for business use. For expert advice, attend InfoComm05, June 4-10 For more information, call 1-650-589-8300 or visit www.hitachi.us/digitalmedia. in Las Vegas, or check out www.infocomm.org. FastCompany.June.05.Revise2 4/24/05 11:01 PM Page 2

FAST COMPANY SOURCEBOOK Special Advertising Section VoIP Crescendo ➔ VolP With the increasing availability of broadband connection, the buzz on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has reached an all time high.

Amid thousands of new digital tools, with programs for small to medium enterprises. VoIP led the blaze of “ready for VoIP service for small businesses is also prime time” products at CeBIT 2005, available from VoicePulse, Packet8, AT&T, the international technology trade and Verizon. show in Hannover, Germany. Converged voice and data services enable made waves with its cost saving multinational organizations to reduce global calling plans, while Avaya and 3Com costs, reportedly by as featured powerful, scalable phone much as 40 percent. Telstra’s T-VoIP is based on systems. Snom’s iPBX measures only 3.5 x 3 x 1.5 inches its global IP VPN (Virtual Private Network) plat- form, and is backed by service level agree- 1.5 inches. The Linux-based snom VoIP Box ments for the delivery of reliable voice service. supports up to 50 users with , confer- Geographically dispersed PBXs can be securely encing, and auto-attendant features. Systems connected over a VPN using T-VoIP, thereby start at $1,500. Vonage’s phone avoiding the high price of international toll calls adapter lets you between office locations. Toshiba’s new Strata CIX670 Pure IP telephony connect wher- ever broadband system will support up to 670 ports, with more Internet access It’s an IP World than 200 features and a wide range of applica- is available Integrated systems that take advantage of the tions. Pricing starts at $400 per user and is versatility and economies of VoIP often pro- based on number of ports, options, and config- uration. Compatible equipment includes the Global Symphonies vide more than cost-effective phone service. Additional capabilities include auto attendant, company’s WIPT2000 IP phone ($595), Unlimited calling within the United speech recognition with interactive voice and a SoftIPT softphone client for PCs ($160). States and Canada, plus a dedi- response, call center functions, and simple cated line, is available for The multi-OS Convergence Applications Suite Web-based management tools. Many of around $50 per month with Small from 3Com delivers powerful communications these systems conform to the Session Business Unlimited service from applications to users of the company’s NBX Initiation Protocol (SIP) international standard, Vonage. Useful calling features and SIP-compliant VCX IP telephony systems. for added flexibility and interoperability include “Take Vonage With You,” For example, VCX users can create a confer- with other vendors’ equipment, services, and which enables calling from a hotel ence call by simply dragging attendee names applications. room or anywhere that broadband across the on-screen client. The system also access is available. Vonage will Snom Technology has packed a SIP-compliant supports document sharing services and expand its offerings later this year iPBX into a single unit measuring just 3.5 x 3 x desktop videoconferencing. In addition to compatibility with SIP-based phones from a variety of vendors, Avaya VoIP High-Quality IP Phone Service from Vonage systems offer secure connections to remote Using an existing high-speed workers through the Avaya SG200 Security Internet connection, Vonage Gateway and secure instant messaging. Avaya’s

VONAGE technology enables anyone to Extension to Cellular option will enable incoming make and receive phone calls— calls to ring on both desk and mobile phones, worldwide—with a touch-tone and make outgoing cell phone calls appear like telephone. they are coming from the office. Offering quality phone service bundled with enhanced IP communications The tremendous range of powerful, cost-effec- services, our interactive communications portal is a gateway to advanced tive VoIP systems and services available today, features only available through digital telephone service. make it easy to find one that fits your commu- Utilizing our global network and advanced routing technologies, Vonage nication needs and your budget. offers an innovative, feature-rich and cost-effective alternative to traditional telephony services. Written by Shonan Noronha For more information about Vonage’s products and services, please visit [email protected] www.vonage.com or call 1-VONAGE-HELP. Editorial Director: Ed Weil [email protected] Designed by KCronin Communications