BrightCom™ Video and Web Conferencing Equipment Connects Luminaries of Distributed Work

Huntington Beach, CA, February 13, 2008 --(PR.com)-- BrightCom™, an expert provider of integrated conferencing solutions, recently donated a video and web conferencing solution to the New Ways of Working Network. The solution was used to host their latest Tertulia roundtable discussion, connecting luminaries from around the country to discuss Eric Richert’s conclusions from his recent study on Distributed Work Group Practices.

The January Tertulia, hosted quarterly by New Ways of Working Network, focused on findings from Eric Richert, former Vice President, iWork Solutions Group, Sun Microsystems, Inc. and his recent study on Distributed Work Group Practices. Following his presentation was a high-level critique of the findings, which will ultimately result in revisions for the final paper. The paper will be released during the February symposium once again hosted by New Ways of Working Network and used as a platform for developing specifications for tools to support the work practices.

In addition to multi-way video meetings with BrightCom’s ClearView video and audio conferencing system, the BrightCom Visual Collaboration System (VCS) extended the main conference room to multiple participants using desktop PCs and mobile laptop clients from around the country to share presentation slides and full screen video. If needed, users could have shared video clip content, documents, live computer screens and a whole host of other data.

“Collaboration is a crucial element for both BrightCom and New Ways of Working Network. Our solutions increase the ability for collaboration between groups or individuals in a variety of locations, so it was a natural fit for us to support their efforts.”, said Robert McCandless, CEO of BrightCom, Inc. Jim Creighton, Co-Director of New Ways of Working added “We have used other conferencing solutions in the past and found BrightCom’s video and web conferencing solution to be superior in quality and functionality.”

For additional information about video, web or telepresence solutions provided by BrightCom, please call 877-483-9737 or visit them on the web at BrightCom.com.

About New Ways of Working Network – New Ways of Working Network is an interactive network of organizational innovators, people who are transforming their work environment, or preparing to do so. They take an integrated approach to workplace change, combining corporate real estate, human resources, and information technology. Their members are an intriguing mix of experts from the fields of workspace design, technology and real estate/facilities. Their organization is enriched by the contributions of respected academic researchers and knowledgeable consultants who participate in New WOW events and report preparation, sharing their insights and latest research. The New Ways of Working Network brings together thought leaders from disciplines such as workplace design, information technology, knowledge management, human resources, human factors, and organizational culture to dialog about new ways of working in a distributed world.

About BrightCom – BrightCom specializes in creating advanced collaboration and communication products and solutions for business customers. BrightCom products break down the walls of conference room technology connecting remote corporate users, suppliers, and customers together with easy to use, simple to deploy, cost effective solutions. With a full line of conferencing products, BrightCom allows businesses to leverage the power of telepresence and collaboration across the enterprise.

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