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Law firms can access the whole world from one location using videoconferencing, saving time and money and increasing quality of life for attorneys who previously had to travel to do depositions. By using the latest in videoconferencing from Polycom, video depositions, arraignment hearings, oral arguments, settlement conferences and, in some cases, trials, can be done remotely with great benefit to clients and law firms alike.

Videoconferencing systems enable testifying witnesses to “appear” in court without traveling to the courtroom. Expert witnesses, prisoners, and various other witnesses provide the same testimony from remote locations as they could actually in the courtroom.

For trials involving prison inmates, videoconferencing technology not only saves time and money but increases safety as well. From the prison, prisoners see and hear everything that takes place in the courtroom and are able to answer questions posed to them by the presiding judges and lawyers as though they were physically in the courtroom. Videoconferencing in the court system offers significant cost savings and improved security by reducing the need for high-security prisoner transport.

Polycom’s PVX Desktop Videoconferencing Solution uses a USB port to connect to your computer or laptop and provides professional, business class videoconferencing in a convenient, cost-effective package. It can be used to connect in courtrooms, boardrooms, even remotely, wherever internet is available. It is just one of the many videoconference solutions offered by Polycom and Telcom-Data. Please call Carrie McKenzie at (800) 335-0229 ext. 833 or email [email protected] for more information or to arrange a demo of this great product.

How much time and money is your company spending on meetings? How often are people traveling across town, across the country or around the world to attend meetings in person that could just as productively be held via tele- or videoconference? What impact does this have on your company’s carbon footprint? In today’s business world, traveling for a meeting costs more than just the hotel and the plane ticket. The cost of the time spent going through security, waiting for a plane, out of touch in the air, this often costs more than the ticket and hotel. Add to that the cost of meals and rental cars and every meeting gets more expensive than you initially may have thought.

Polycom has created a free calculator that will allow you to see just how much these meetings cost your company annually and how quickly a conferencing system can pay for itself. It even shows how Polycom conferencing helps your company go green! Click here for your free analysis and then call Carrie McKenzie at (800) 335-0229 x 833 or email at [email protected] to find out more about how Polycom will start saving your company money from day one.

School Paging Systems provide educators with two way communications and safety in the classroom. Bogen school paging solutions are easy to implement and are affordable for smaller schools under 75 classrooms. Bogen offers two systems including the PI35A and the SI35A paging consoles. Both systems offer a many key paging and safety features. Including complete facilities for distributing a variety of program materials from optional equipment such as microphones, CD player-FM/AM tuner, or other source. Selection of program material, as well as its distribution to selected rooms is accomplished with simple push-button program selection. Emergency announcements to all classrooms are accomplished with a single push button. These announcements take precedence over all system functions and are transmitted at a predetermined level. Provisions are included to permit emergency paging from a remote telephone, interphone, or microphone. Teachers converse hands-free with the control center operator over their individual classroom speaker. Calls to staff locations are announced by a supervisory tone signal, which repeats at regular intervals to indicate that the channel is open and the room is being monitored. Classrooms can be equipped with call-in switches to call the control center. Call-in switches can include classroom privacy control to positively prevent monitoring. Provisions are included for voice call-in. For more information on school paging systems please call 800-335-0229 and ask for a school paging specialist or visit www.bogen-paging.com

Conference calls play a major role in modern day business. They allow a group of employees to communicate with associates and customers located far away. A regular office phone's speaker function is not built to be used by a conference room full of people. It will result in unclear and confusing conversations. Telcom & Data provides the world's best-selling conference phone. The Polycom SoundStation 2 is the ideal conference phone for small- to medium-sized conference rooms. Polycom's SoundStation 2 is unlike other speakerphones that only allow one person to talk at a time. Polycom's Acoustic Clarity Technology provides natural free flowing two-way discussions for a group of people. Dynamic Noise Reduction increases microphone sensitivity and reduces distracting background noise. The SoundStation 2 comes with 360 degree microphone coverage. No matter where a person is sitting there will be a microphone in front of them. Polycom also built in traditional telephone features like redial, mute, transfer and hold. Not only is the SoundStation 2 easy to install but it is also user friendly. It connects into any analog jock and can be connected to a PBX with an analog extension. A back lit screen displays dialed numbers, duration of call and caller ID. The SoundStation 2 also comes with the ability to increase coverage. Optional microphones and speakers can be added to the system for larger conference rooms. These will ensure that everyone can hear and be heard. For more information about the Polycom SoundStation 2, visit Telcom & Data's website or call 800-355-0229. About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunications solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in business phone systems, intercom systems, and mass notification products. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami.

During these difficult economic times many companies are struggling to keep from going under. The costs to stay in business are growing while incoming revenue is steadily decreasing. Companies are looking for any way to save money. One proven way for them to lower costs is to bring an in-house conference system into an office. Many businesses currently outsource this service to telephone companies who charge premium rates. Charges range from 10 to 35 cents per minute per person. A 30 minute conference call with several people gets expensive rather quickly. Telcom & Data is pleased to introduce a product that prevents businesses from having to pay these unnecessarily high prices. A Conference Bridge by XOP Networks is a smart alternative to dealing with telephone companies. With audio conference bridges scaling from 8 ports to 960 ports, XOP Networks Conference Bridges are ideal for any sized business. These products support multiple conferencing options (Meet-me, Reservation-less, Group Dial etc.). In addition to audio conferencing these products support integrated web conferencing. The web conferencing features allows participants to share documents (Power Point, Excel etc.) and co-browse web sites. All of these products provide a Web based user interface for conference scheduling and system administration. Depending on your needs, ports can be: analog, digital T1/E1, VoIP, or a combination of the three. For systems with digital T1/E1, ports are provisioned in increments of 24 (North America) or 30 (Europe, CCITT). These products support all applicable legacy signaling standards including, analog Loop Start, E&M Wink Start and ISDN PRI. The VoIP trunk interface is based on industry standard Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). Visit Telcom & Data's website or call 800-335-0229 to learn more about how businesses can benefit from an in-house conference bridge by XOP Networks. About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunications solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in business phone systems, intercom systems, and mass notification products. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami.

The Plantronics CS500 XD Wireless Headset Series is a simple to use device for hands free phone calls. The new system replaces the CS50 as a solution for locations that use many wireless headsets. It allows for more wireless headsets to be used in the same area while maintaining clear conversations. The CS500 XD series is based on the design of the CS500 series and includes the same features. Call Management One touch call answer/end, volume control and mute allows for the user to manage calls from up to 350 feet from the charging base. The CS500 XD system supports conferencing for up to three XD Series headsets. New headsets connect to the base by simply docking the headset in the charging base. Audio Quality Designed for environments that use lots of wireless headsets, the CS500 XD Series features 900MHz with 3x more available channels compared to DECT 6.0. Choose between narrow or wideband professional grade audio quality. Narrowband extends talk time and wideband mode enables clearer conversations. An extended boom and noise-canceling microphone filter out background noise so listeners can hear conversations clearly. Enhanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides clear audio the way it's meant to be heard. Wearing Style Options The CS500 XD Series offers three comfort-tested wearing options: Convertible: Customizable for over-the-ear, over-the-head or behind-the-head use Over-the-head monaural: covers one ear for comfort and awareness of environment Over-the-head binaural: covers both ears for comfort, focus and blocking out background noise For more information about the New CS500 XD Wireless Headset system view it on Telcom & Data's website or call 800-335-0229.

Asking customers to repeat information over and over is time consuming and may lead to inaccurate orders. Sales professionals, customer service associates, and executives need reliable communication to build strong customer relationships. Telcom & Data, a leader in business phone systems, is proud to introduce the Plantronics HW251N phone headset for business communications. The headset delivers superior audio quality and all-day comfort. Users will appreciate the many performance features on the Plantronics HW251 headset. The unit boasts wideband audio for a more natural sounding voice and a noise cancelling microphone ensures crystal clear sound. The headset has an over-the-head design and soft ear cushion for comfortable wear. A Quick Disconnect cord allows users to walk away from their phone without removing the headset. When Ricardo Trinidad, President of Telcom & Data, was asked about the HW251N he said, “Plantronics is one of the most trusted names in the industry. This one is perfect for customer-service workers and has already gained widespread popularity.” Industry approval of these headsets is demonstrated to by the millions of agents that use them around the world. For more information on the Plantronics HW251N phone headset or other Plantronics headsets, visit Telcom & Data’s or call 1-800-335-0229.

Offshore personnel work with highly combustible materials and confront many other hazardous conditions. According to the U.S. department of the Interior, there are more than 100 fires reported on rigs and platforms every year, making fire safety essential. Telcom & Data, a leader in emergency communication, is proud to introduce Cooper’s explosion-proof SM87BG manual fire alarm for offshore safety. The unit is ruggedly built, easy to install, and requires very little maintenance. The alarm is constructed with marine grade alloy or stainless steel and meets strict standards to handle the harshest offshore conditions. The alarm is UL listed for Class I, Div. 1, Groups C & D and Class I, Zone 1 safety standards. Moreover, the alarm is IP66 and IP67 rated, proving its protection against particles, water, and severe weather. The unit can operate in temperatures between –40°F and +158°F. “Since 1975, the oil and gas industry has turned to the MEDC brand for the most reliable and highly respected alarms and loudspeakers in the industry,” said Scott Hearn, president of Cooper Notification. “The Series SM87BG manual fire alarm, emergency shutdown breakglass and pushbutton units are no exception. They have been designed for the most arduous environmental conditions, featuring ease of installation and maintenance.” For more information about the SM87BG fire alarm, visit Telcom & Data's website or call 1-800-335-0229.

Whether communicating the morning announcements or an emergency, paging systems are critical for efficient communication and safe schools. Telcom & Data, a leader in school voice amplification and paging systems, is proud to introduce Bogen’s SI35A intercom system for academic settings. The unit supports up to 75 classrooms. The SI35A delivers fast and dependable intercommunication and tone signaling. The unit can distribute a variety of material from equipment such as microphones, stereos, or other background music sources. Users can select program material, as well as its distribution to selected rooms with the simple push of a button and by following color-coded guidelines. Teachers are able to converse hands-free with the control center operator over their individual classroom speaker. School emergencies such as severe wheather, fires, intruders, or injuries require immediate attention. The S135A features an emergency page capability for simultaneous announcements to all stations. Emergency paging can be made from a remote telephone or microphone. When Ricardo Trinidad, President of Telcom & Data, was asked about Bogen S135A, he said, “This system is really cost-effective for smaller schools. It’s simple to use and provides vital safety communication. It’s something every school needs.”

Many companies use the stereotypical boring elevator music when customers are on hold. Businesses should be using on-hold audio that excites customers. Telcom & Data, a leader in business phone systems, is proud to introduce the Premier Technologies USB 1200 MP3 music on hold messaging system as an ideal solution. The device is perfect for small and medium sized companies that want a user-friendly system. The device uses MP3 files, removing the need to purchase physical media. Using MP3 files allows users to customize the on-hold audio. The system can promote new products and services or play upbeat music. The loading of new files is effortlessly done by “dragging and dropping” MP3 files from a computer to the USB flash drive. When the flash drive is plugged into the unit, the files automatically download. A built-in speaker allows the user to listen to the downloaded audio. The unit is protected from power outages by a constant power source and solid-state memory. The Premier 1200 will automatically re-boot the audio playback following a power outage. When Ricardo Trinidad, President of Telcom & Data, was asked about the 1200 music on hold system, he said, “I ask businesses this question: does your music on hold get your customers excited about your new products and services or bore them with songs from the 80s? This product will change the on-hold experience.” For more information about the Premier Technologies USB 1200 music on hold messaging system, visit Telcom & Data’s website or call 1-800-335-0229.