IE is First Company to Achieve Cisco Certification as Authorized Technology Partner for Outdoor Wireless MESH (ATP v2)

Telepresence and Holography / Holograms - November 2008

Editor’s viewpoint on their differences, likenesses and future...

We all just recently viewed an historic CNN holographic interview on an historic Election Night. CNN stated this type of imaging has never been done before on National TV and I believe that. I haven’t seen anything like it. The live interview caught me by surprise and sure had the “wow” factor attached to it didn’t it? Here’s a link to the actual interview.

CNN Hologram Video

The question now has to be asked. Is it Telepresence?

I’m no expert on the subject but I’m going to throw my hat into the ring, go out on a limb and say yes, I believe it is. Although I know many video conferencing purists are rolling their eyes and grabbing their guns right about now with my statement.

While I do know that Telepresence still hasn’t been universally defined (Houston, we have a problem), here’s how I see it…. Broken down to its simplest form - “tele” (through electronic means) and “presence” (present). This is how I’m justifying my opinion by lumping holography and Telepresence together. Just as Telepresence is surely an offshoot of video conferencing, holographic imaging (like we viewed on CNN) surely has to be considered an offshoot of Telepresence. The interviewer was “telepresent” from Chicago and beamed into the CNN Election Headquarters. She was most assuredly - “telepresent”. There was negligible latency, the imaging was fantastic and both interviewers were rehearsed on what they would say. I’ve just recently read that CNN actually “downgraded” the experience to make it “movie” quality and not as good as it could have been. Maybe they thought us mere mortals would be shocked if they showed their complete hand. I have a feeling it was so big to them, they didn’t want it to get upstaged by the historic election. I’m willing to bet we’ll see the “true” power of this technology in the upcoming weeks and months when they can put the pedal to the medal and show it off without having it sidetracked.

What an amazing time for this technology (all differences and opinions aside). Telepresence Doctors, nurses, teachers, schools and healthcare (healthpresence) will benefit from the recent gains in this state-of-the-art industry whether holograms, Telepresence or holography. Airlines also have to see the threat to a portion of their business travel. Hell, who wants go through security and fly to Miami for a two-hour conference when you can look them in the eye via Telepresence?

Beam me up Scotty! Simply amazing…!

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Your Editor and Administrator - L II
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Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) February 26, 2008 -- Internetwork Engineering (IE) is the first to receive Cisco certification as an Authorized Technology Partner for Outdoor Wireless MESH (MESH ATP v2). Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking, uses its ATP designation to recognize demonstrated leaders in emerging technologies. Outdoor Wireless MESH is a new technology solution addressing emerging markets including municipal Wi-Fi and government and private sector campus applications.

To earn ATP status IE met rigorous expertise requirements for planning, designing, implementing, supporting and optimizing outdoor wireless networks. IE demonstrated successful deployments of the technology as well as ongoing ability to provide outdoor wireless operation and support services. Combined with the strong business model written by Wireless Practice Manager Dennis Holmes, showing a sound financial argument for these outdoor networks, the MESH ATP v2 will allow IE to further aid government agencies, campus environments, and private sector clients to invest in the infrastructure required to field the latest in solutions such as Automated Meter Reading, EMS, Police, VoIP over Wireless, Video Surveillance, Gunshot location services, economic development, and internet access solutions. IE has 3 Cisco MESH certified engineers and leads the way in assisting Cisco in developing new and exciting solutions and products for both the indoor and outdoor wireless network services through extensive collaborations with Cisco's Wireless Business Unit.

"Our commitment to excellence in emerging technologies is underscored by this recognition," says Greg Rivers, President of IE. "We are proud to be the first company to achieve MESH ATP v2 certification for outdoor wireless and prouder still to help our clients realize the added capabilities and efficiency offered by this type of network. Dennis Holmes who heads our wireless business deserves recognition for his leadership in our growth in this area."

IE has built a reputation as the most experienced, knowledgeable and customer focused IT integrator in the Carolinas and Tennessee. By focusing on employees, clients and partners while delivering complex, mission-critical data network solutions for reputable companies, IE enables technology that supports client productivity and growth. IE is a leader in technology and service excellence and is recognized by Cisco Systems as a Cisco Certified Gold Partner.

To find out more about IE's business solutions visit www.ineteng.com or contact Sandra Huerta at 704-943-5618.

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