With just a PC and a browser, you can substantially improve the quality of your conference calls simply by visually engaging
the participants on the call. A high-value, low-cost Web conferencing solution, BowCom-Express empowers users to share
presentations, documents, Web content, applications and desktops with individuals and groups around the world in real time.
Key features include…
ü Publishing ü Multiple Presenters/Control Passing
ü Application and Desktop Sharing
ü Remote Control
ü Roster with Controls
ü Hand Raising
ü Polling
ü Smart Scrolling
ü Pointer
ü Annotation
ü Full Screen
ü Conference Lock
ü File Transfer
ü Chat (host or participant initiated)
ü Email Meeting Summary
ü Recording of Web and Voice Conference
ü SSL Encryption
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Requirements
ü Network connection to the BowCom system through HTTP and HTTPS
ü Connection speed of 56kbps or higher is recommended
ü MS Windows 98/NT/ME/2000/XP/Server2003 Browsers: IE 5.5+, Netscape 7.0+ or Mozilla 1.0+.
ü Mac OS X with Netscape 7.1 or higher or Apple Safari
ü Linux, Unix or Solaris with Netscape 7.0+ or Mozilla 1.0+
ü Cookies, pop-ups and scripting enabled
No downloads or plug-ins are required for presentations limited to Document Publishing
Application & Desktop Sharing
To share applications or desktops the sharing system must meet the following requirements in addition to the basic system requirements:
MS Windows 98/NT/ME/2000/XP/Server2003 With Internet Explorer 5.5+ or higher)
Ability to run ActiveX or Java Virtual Machine (JVM) sharing controls or pre-install sharing components
Network connection speed of 128kbps or faster recommended
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BowCom Express |
Competition |
| Ease of Use |
Interface requires no training
Hosts and Participants can meet instantly
Delivers essential features
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Requires training to use comfortably
Complex user interfaces
Must schedule meetings
Many unused features
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| Speed |
Participants join instantly-no waiting!
Quick and easy publishing |
Large downloads (~900KB to 1 MB+)
Participants must wait for download
to complete before joining the meeting
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| Security |
Standard service includes 128 bit SSL
No ActiveX downloads
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SSL encryption available for a fee
ActiveX download required
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| Cost |
Start up fees 0
No annual commitment
Per minute fees = $.XX /min
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Set up fees ($3,000 or more)
Per minute fees = $.27 - $.45/min
Port/concurrent seat = $100 - $200
Exceed port/seat ~ $1.50/min per port/ seat
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| Integration |
Extensive private label branding
Option to embed technology
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Minimal branding
Limited APIs
No option for complete immersion of tech.
Often competing voice solution |
