Telepresence is the latest in a long line of visual communications technologies that have promised to revolutionize corporate collaboration. But can the new technology meet the complex and demanding needs of today’s organizations for reducing costs, improving productivity, and realizing their environmental responsibilities—or is it just another example of a solution looking for a problem?

Telepresence delivers a tight combination of technology, environmental design and services that immerses participants in the experience, literally tricking their brains into thinking they are actually in the same room, able to see every wrinkled brow, hear every breath, and detect every nuanced pause. Better yet, telepresence offers a realistic solution to many of the challenges posed by today’s increasingly global and complex business environment.

Telepresence can help companies realize productivity gains and cost savings by improving the quality of collaboration between distant teams and individuals, and reducing reliance on travel. Telepresence can rejuvenate and restore the reputation of visual communications, and in doing so help companies leverage under-utilized video conferencing systems. And telepresence can help organizations reduce their environmental impact, cutting carbon emissions and enhancing their image at the same time.