In theory, government agents who are scattered geographically will be able to log on and meet "face to face" as realistic avatars in a digital conference room equipped with video and audio conferencing, presentation applications, and file sharing, all provided by IBM's unified communications software.

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As a result, users experience optimized gaming performance, fewer video interruptions and crystal-clear audio and video conferencing.

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The theory is that by adding Skype's audio, video, conferencing and telepresence features to the mix Microsoft will offer an unbeatable combination of features that every enterprise will want.

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Fraunhofer's Full-HD Voice technology is already widely used to provide CD-like audio quality for professional video conferencing systems, as well as consumer video telephony applications, such as apple FaceTime.

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"Messages", an internet-based audio, text, and video conferencing application that is included with Macs, has high-quality video and frame rate capabilities and is ideal for people who use sign language to communicate.

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Plus, the built-in digital microphone ensures that audio is crisp and clear for video conferencing and video emails.

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