Services

The service level delivered by the BCS Virtual Presence Network is in direct correlation to the network access method. IP over the standard DSL access or other broadband accesses, such as, ATM, frame, T1, wireless, etc., enables full videoconferencing and real time collaboration. ISDN access limits the capability to videoconferencing only. Mixing and matching IP and ISDN in the same conference results in the lowest common denominator, that is, standard videoconferencing. BCS provides standard pricing for BCS-supplied DSL access and for ISDN access. BCS's Solutions Group provides pricing for access from enterprise networks and for broadband access other than DSL. BCS also configures solutions for special customer requirements, including such things as ISDN dial out gateways to be located on BCS's central office premises. Additionally, BCS's Solutions Group evaluates existing customer networks, and configures and installs networks for end customers and telecommunications carriers alike. Access Service Features   DSL Starter 1 DSL access, 1 ISDN dial in port* Flat rate pricing, unlimited usage Start using IP videoconferencing Have customers, suppliers and corporate offices from all over the world dial in to conference ensuring: ubiquity of access and continued utility of legacy ISDN equipment Tremendous cost savings over pay by hour services Each Additional DSL 1 DSL access, 2 virtual conference rooms Flat rate pricing, unlimited usage Start using real time collaboration Retain the ISDN dial in capability The world's most inexpensive way to get full 30 frame per second video, telephone quality audio and real time collaboration Configure conference rooms as public or private Theoretically an unlimited number of participants in a pure IP conference ISDN* Bridging Minimum 3 ISDN ports on bridge Add additional ports Flat rate, unlimited usage Tremendous cost savings over traditional bridging services, especially as usage goes up Add BCS IP access to conference Move up to IP as facilities and budget allow No need to buy additional, costly ISDN equipment Other Broadband Same features as DSL Extended availability Costs will vary Higher speed access may mean less expensive access from locations with multiple end points Enterprise Network Access BCS network right from any desktop on the corporate network Enable corporate wide real time collaboration Public and private virtual conference rooms ISDN gateways for extranets and to support legacy equipment Build totally secure IP extranets with customers, suppliers and partners on a local, national and international basis No requirement to spend capital dollars on infrastructure No additional personnel required       *ISDN bridges and ports provide flat rate, unlimited usage, but must be scheduled through BCS. ISDN bridging is limited to four (4) end points per conference