Close
  • Latest News
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Big Data and Analytics
  • Cloud
  • Networking
  • Cybersecurity
  • Applications
  • IT Management
  • Storage
  • Sponsored
  • Mobile
  • Small Business
  • Development
  • Database
  • Servers
  • Android
  • Apple
  • Innovation
  • Blogs
  • PC Hardware
  • Reviews
  • Search Engines
  • Virtualization
Read Down
Sign in
Close
Welcome!Log into your account
Forgot your password?
Read Down
Password recovery
Recover your password
Close
Search
Logo
Logo
  • Latest News
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Big Data and Analytics
  • Cloud
  • Networking
  • Cybersecurity
  • Applications
  • IT Management
  • Storage
  • Sponsored
  • Mobile
  • Small Business
  • Development
  • Database
  • Servers
  • Android
  • Apple
  • Innovation
  • Blogs
  • PC Hardware
  • Reviews
  • Search Engines
  • Virtualization
More
    Home Applications
    • Applications
    • IT Management
    • Networking

    Elluminate Live Sheds Light on Web Conferencing

    By
    Michael Caton
    -
    August 21, 2006
    Share
    Facebook
    Twitter
    Linkedin

      Elluminate Live 7.0 differs from the other two products we reviewed in two main ways: It only supports voice communications directly through the Web conferencing client using VOIP, and it is the only product reviewed here that offers features designed to meet Section 508 accessibility requirements of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act.

      Click here to read the full review of Elluminate Live 7.0.

      2

      Elluminate Live 7.0 differs from the other two products we reviewed in two main ways: It only supports voice communications directly through the Web conferencing client using VOIP, and it is the only product reviewed here that offers features designed to meet Section 508 accessibility requirements of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act.

      An on-premises license for the Lite Office version of Elluminate costs $50 per month for 10 seats; the Enterprise version costs $67 per user per month. Pricing for the hosted version of Elluminate is 15 percent above these prices.

      During eWeek Labs testing, Elluminate Live 7.0 provided an excellent Web conferencing experience, and the voice integration generally worked well. However, we would have liked the flexibility to choose dynamically between VOIP and traditional telephony, as we could with Interwise Connect 7.0, because sometimes a phone is the only option for voice connectivity.

      Elluminate Live 7.0 puts a broad range of collaborative tools in front of Web conferencing moderators for both presenting content and training.

      The Java-based Elluminate Live 7.0 has several features that set it apart from most of the Web conferencing applications weve tested over time. In addition to broad client operating system support (Microsoft Windows, Apple Computers Mac OS X, Linux and Sun Microsystems Solaris), the client has closed captioning and screen reader capabilities in support of Section 508. During testing, we also could make adjustments to font size to improve readability.

      /zimages/7/143667.jpg

      Another feature that sets Elluminate Live 7.0 apart from other Web conferencing products of its kind is the ability to create virtual breakout rooms during a session. These breakout rooms are separate meeting rooms that include audio and Web conferencing, and they likely will have the most appeal in training and education applications. As moderator, we could create these rooms during the course of a presentation and send groups of attendees off for smaller group discussions. While in these rooms, attendees have access to all the Web conferencing tools Elluminate Live 7.0 offers.

      The Elluminate Live 7.0 attendee list includes indicators that show audio status, such as who has an audio connection and who is currently speaking. Users also can adjust their speaker and microphone settings directly in the application to easily rectify any audio issues in a meeting. Elluminate Live 7.0 gives audio priority over other features in the data stream, such as the whiteboard and application sharing. (Since most of the graphic content is relatively static, Elluminate Live 7.0 can accommodate low-bandwidth connections.)

      /zimages/7/28571.gifClick here to read a review of Microsoft Live Meeting 2005.

      Further, Elluminate Live 7.0 addresses the problem of momentary bandwidth interruptions by caching the audio stream. If users lose a portion of bandwidth during a call or are momentarily disconnected, Elluminate Live 7.0 reconnects the client automatically. In addition, rather than simply dismissing the missed audio, Elluminate Live 7.0 replays it for the user at a noticeably higher speed.

      As good as the product is at delivering content and providing an interactive Web conferencing experience, though, Elluminate Live 7.0 has a 1990s look and feel that may cause users to dismiss it. Practically speaking, the user interface isnt taking advantage of the growing screen resolution on PCs and notebooks by using larger default icons and eliminating much of the white space.

      Next Page: Evaluation Shortlist

      Evaluation Shortlist

      Evaluation Shortlist

      Citrix Onlines GoToMeeting

      A basic way to present and share applications; has a single-pricing structure and limited voice conferencing capabilities (www.gotomeeting.com)

      Interwises Interwise Connect 7.0

      Ably integrates teleconferencing services with a suite of Web conferencing-based collaboration apps (www.interwise.com)

      Microsofts Office Live Meeting 2005

      Presents a single application as catchall for Web conferencing; strong focus on collaboration (www.microsoft.com/livemeeting)

      Sonexis ConferenceManager

      Voice conferencing bridge with an integrated Web conferencing application (www.sonexis.com)

      WebEx Communications WebEx Meeting Center

      Uses a suite-based approach, with good telephony options for applications ranging from seminars to training (www.webex.com)

      Check out eWEEK.coms for the latest news, reviews and analysis in Web services.

      Michael Caton
      Get the Free Newsletter!
      Subscribe to Daily Tech Insider for top news, trends & analysis
      This email address is invalid.
      Get the Free Newsletter!
      Subscribe to Daily Tech Insider for top news, trends & analysis
      This email address is invalid.

      MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

      Latest News

      Zeus Kerravala on Networking: Multicloud, 5G, and...

      James Maguire - December 16, 2022 0
      I spoke with Zeus Kerravala, industry analyst at ZK Research, about the rapid changes in enterprise networking, as tech advances and digital transformation prompt...
      Read more
      Applications

      Datadog President Amit Agarwal on Trends in...

      James Maguire - November 11, 2022 0
      I spoke with Amit Agarwal, President of Datadog, about infrastructure observability, from current trends to key challenges to the future of this rapidly growing...
      Read more
      IT Management

      Intuit’s Nhung Ho on AI for the...

      James Maguire - May 13, 2022 0
      I spoke with Nhung Ho, Vice President of AI at Intuit, about adoption of AI in the small and medium-sized business market, and how...
      Read more
      Cloud

      IGEL CEO Jed Ayres on Edge and...

      James Maguire - June 14, 2022 0
      I spoke with Jed Ayres, CEO of IGEL, about the endpoint sector, and an open source OS for the cloud; we also spoke about...
      Read more
      Applications

      Kyndryl’s Nicolas Sekkaki on Handling AI and...

      James Maguire - November 9, 2022 0
      I spoke with Nicolas Sekkaki, Group Practice Leader for Applications, Data and AI at Kyndryl, about how companies can boost both their AI and...
      Read more
      Logo

      eWeek has the latest technology news and analysis, buying guides, and product reviews for IT professionals and technology buyers. The site’s focus is on innovative solutions and covering in-depth technical content. eWeek stays on the cutting edge of technology news and IT trends through interviews and expert analysis. Gain insight from top innovators and thought leaders in the fields of IT, business, enterprise software, startups, and more.

      Facebook
      Linkedin
      RSS
      Twitter
      Youtube

      Advertisers

      Advertise with TechnologyAdvice on eWeek and our other IT-focused platforms.

      Advertise with Us

      Menu

      • About eWeek
      • Subscribe to our Newsletter
      • Latest News

      Our Brands

      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms
      • About
      • Contact
      • Advertise
      • Sitemap
      • California – Do Not Sell My Information

      Property of TechnologyAdvice.
      © 2022 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

      Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.

      ×