Video Network Information Center

The Video Network Information Center (VNIC) implements video conferencing technology in real-time correspondence so that faculty, staff, and administrators at Ball State University can communicate on a classroom to classroom basis, classroom to any location certified in the United States, or allow for communications with various locations worldwide.

VNIC provides technical support for video conference technology for both on-campus and far-site locations. VNIC is also instrumental in providing faculty with awareness of video conferencing techniques, and proper setup of equipment to initiate a video conference. By providing technical support and being a liaison with your far-site connection the VNIC enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of your video conference experience.

If you are interested in booking a video conference please fill out the VNIC Request Form. The form will begin the process of making your endeavors into the video conferencing domain an enriching experience. After the form is received a VNIC representative will be contacting you by phone to obtain further information.

Video Conferencing Technology supported by VNIC include:
 Polycom
 Tandberg
(H.323 compliant systems)

Current Desktop conferencing technology supported by the VNIC include:
 Skype            (PC based)
 IChat             (MAC based)
 PVX               (PC based)
 NetMeeting   (PC based)
 MOVI             (PC based)

Web 2.0 solution supported:
 Go To Meeting  (Ball State has license to facilitate events)
 WebEx               (Ball State can participate and support)
 Wimba               (Ball State can participate and support)

Streaming Media support in video conferencing:
 Live Streaming and Archive of event
 Archive Live event storage to MediaSite repository
 Windows Media player format