…Next is the idea of room-based videoconferencing. “A lot of people invested in it over the last 20 years,” Mr. Karcher said. That consists of a camera on a screen allowing groups of people to talk to and see each other. Companies are now replacing or upgrading these systems with high-definition systems.

And the “corporate jet of videoconferencing” is Telepresence, which as much as possible immerses people in a lifelike situation, using multiple cameras and screens and specially designed rooms.

Such technology will probably be slower to catch on, Mr. Karcher said, since the cost is high. Telepresence can cost up to $400,000 a room.

Finally, there is virtual life, which is used most frequently to allow people to virtually attend conventions and conferences. It creates worlds where people — sometimes in the guise of avatars — can “visit” these places and wander around just as they would at a real conference.

The reason we’re finally seeing video calls and conferencing grow so rapidly, Mr. Osterloh said, was “the pervasive adoption of broadband and PCs and really powerful smartphones.”

“Whenever technology is first introduced, you see a strong inertia toward using what you’re comfortable with,” he said. “And, of course, there are times you don’t want to see people face-to-face and times you don’t want to do video calls, but generally we’ve seen a huge demand for more and better.”

And as more and more people are telecommuting and not working in the same office — or state or country — there’s more of a need to find other ways to communicate.

Kerry Brennan | Regent Business Centers | (212) 763-8301 1325 Avenue of the Americas -@54th, New York, NY Furnished office for Rent on High Floor in Class A Building. Full Service and Support in Executive Suite Facility. Furnished Office $2,350/month Sq Footage 165 DESCRIPTION 1325 Sixth Avenue, 165 Square Foot Office Space 27th & 28th floor office space in premier Class A building located on Manhattan’s west side. Regent Business Centers shared office space puts you conveniently located to public transportation. 1325 Sixth Avenue is adjacent to the 1-2-3-9, B, D & V and E & F subway lines and within a short distance to the Metro North and LIRR Railroads. This upscale and highly desirable building was built just 10 years ago. Inside Regent’s executive suites the amenities are designed to impress. All of our offices come fully furnished with executive quality furniture and are fully wired for permanent high speed internet access and individual direct inward dial telephone and voicemail systems. Our professional receptionists are on hand to answer your calls with your company name and route calls to your office. They will also cordially greet your visitors in our spacious and well appointed lobby. Our on-site center managers are always available to assist with your changing business needs. We aim to exceed your expectations by providing efficient, professional support services. Take advantage of our back office services, conference rooms with HD video conferencing, catering services and flexible lease terms to meet your needs. Call today to for more information and for a tour of this Regent facility. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES - Full access to Conference Facilites, Reception and other Amenities LOCATION FEATURES - Prime Location near Rockefeller Center LEASE TERMS Month to Month or Long Term ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 2 Photo 3 Contact info: Kerry Brennan Regent Business Centers (212) 763-8301 Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Feb 15, 2011, 8:04am PST

]]> http://www.regentbc.com/blog/office-for-rent-in-nyc/feed 0 http://www.regentbc.com/blog/regent-expands-presence-in-century-city http://www.regentbc.com/blog/regent-expands-presence-in-century-city#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:02:27 +0000 Regent BC http://www.regentbc.com/blog/?p=226 Due to high demand for furnished offices in Century City, we recently signed a lease for additional office space.  We will be adding approximately 30 offices on the 19th floor of 1901 Avenue of the Stars.

Many clients have requested larger offices. We will be configuring the 19th floor to accomodate this need.  The average windowed office will be 220 square feet and have unobstructed views of of Century City, Beverly Hills and the surrounding areas.

We anticipate opening of the 19th floor early spring of 2011.  For more information, please contact Bridget at (310) 461-1301.

Working in all designer styles, from traditional to contemporary and country to eclectic, Kitchen Designs can create the exact look you have always dreamed of for your home or office.  The Kitchen Designs team partners with homeowners, remodelers, architects, interior designers and builders throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to create stunning rooms that showcase the homeowner’s personal style and design aesthetic.

Kitchen Designs has also been consistently ranked in the USA’s top 20 as a Master’s Club dealer since 1992. Kitchen Designs is the largest Wood Mode kitchen and bath showroom on Long Island. A full service design studio, they offer total turn-key services, coordinating the entire project from design and cabinetry installation to fixtures, countertops, flooring, windows, and lighting. Kitchen Designs has a highly skilled team of representatives to help you with your project, big or small.  With Kitchen Designs, your cabinets will be built entirely in the USA.

By combining the best materials and most advanced technology with the woodworking skills of experienced craftspeople, Kitchen Designs offers true, custom-built cabinetry for multiple areas within your home. Quality, design, and attention to detail are a top priority. In the end, they ensure that spaces are planned to make the most of your lifestyle, work habits, taste, and budget. In addition to kitchens and baths, Kitchen Designs is often commissioned to design mud rooms, garage cabinetry, basement cabinetry, media rooms, home offices, wine cellars, outdoor kitchens, bedroom closets and cabinetry, and laundry rooms.

Before you purchase cookie cutter replacement cabinetry, put your budget in the trustworthy hands of their professionals. From low-budget kitchens, mid-level remodels, to super high-end luxury designs, Kitchen Designs provides you with an exceptional start-to-finish experience. Their team oversees every aspect of your project including all the general contracting, tradespeople, schedules, and project details to ensure a seamless installation.

For more information on Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, visit their website, follow them on Facebook or Twitter or read their blog!  You can also shop Kitchen Designs online!

By joining Alliance Virtual Offices, Regent Business Centers can offer flexible options that are essential to entrepreneurs and small businesses.  Those taking advantage of this new partnership will be able to choose from:

• On-Demand office space and meeting rooms at Regent’s prestigious business addresses across the country including locations in New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and other locations.
• Live answering and virtual assistants providing a professional first impression for your clients while simplifying your day and eliminating the additional cost associated with full time administrative help.
• Hosted PBX phone systems with robust features including voicemail emailed as an audio file, dial by name directory and call blocking, forwarding and handling rules.

Clients of Regent Business Centers will also enjoy access to the multitude of other offices found in the Alliance Virtual Office network.  With over 650 world-class offices available to Regent clients, it has never been easier to work comfortably and efficiently while traveling.

“We are excited to add the Alliance Business Centers Network to our list of business amenities,” remarked David Nadler, Managing Partner of Regent Business Centers.  “Expanding our services to include this global offering allows us to meet the changing needs of our clients, while providing them with another resource for competing in today’s challenging economy.”

To learn more about Regent Business Centers visit www.regentbc.com. To learn more about Alliance Virtual Office services, visit www.abcnvirtual.com. 

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david nadler | Regent Business Centers | (212) 220-9503 1325 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY Furnished office suite with Phones and Internet in Class A building in New York Furnished Office $25,000/month Sq Footage 2,000 DESCRIPTION Regent Business Centers provides full service offices space. We are located on the 28th floor in a new granite and glass Building. Many amenities and services available. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES - Beautifully furnished office suite on 28th floor. Three large windowed offices and large bullpen - Private Kitchen and reception. Use of Common reception and Conference rooms LOCATION FEATURES - Prime Midtown Westside Class A Building. Close to Subway for Penn Station, West Side and East Side. LEASE TERMS Flexible Terms: Month to Month or Long Term. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Reception Photo 2 Photo 4 Contact info: david nadler Regent Business Centers (212) 220-9503 Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Nov 8, 2010, 5:55am PST

]]> http://www.regentbc.com/blog/office-space-suite-available-at-1325-ave-of-the-americas/feed 0 http://www.regentbc.com/blog/regent-partner-sentry http://www.regentbc.com/blog/regent-partner-sentry#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:11:13 +0000 Regent BC http://www.regentbc.com/blog/?p=203 Regent Business Centers’ New York locations have joined an affiliation with Sentry Centers full service conferencing facilities.

Together, Regent and Sentry can offer meeting facilities accomodating groups from 2 to 400 people.  Regent clients taking advantage of the Sentry Centers location will enjoy catering, breakout rooms, banquets, events, presentations and more. Fully serviced and staffed, our professional team will assist in making your event successful and memorable.

For more information on the Regent Business Centers and Sentry Centers affilation and what it means for your business,
please contact your Regent Business Center Manager.

Regent Business Centers at
340 Madison Avenue and 750 Third Avenue
Lisa Rosof
212-220-9501
Email: lisa@regentbc.com

Regent Business Centers at
1325 Sixth Avenue
Kerry Brennan
212-763-8301
Email: kbrennan@regentbc.com

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222 South Riverside Plaza is a 35 story building providing 24 hour key card access and full security.  Those officing at 222 South Riverside Plaza can enjoy the onsite fitness club, food emporium, conference facility and 1,700 space parking garage.  Businesses seeking office space with convenience and amenities will find 222 South Riverside Plaza more than meets their needs.

Combining the building amenities with those of Regent Business Centers’ executive offices suites makes the decision to join Regent an easy one.  Regent’s serviced office center is located on the 29^th floor and features stunning views of the Chicago skyline.  The 85 offices available within Regent’s shared office center all come full furnished with executive quality furniture.  With state of the art technology and phone systems getting set up in your Regent office is as easy as turning on your laptop and opening your client files.

Regent Business Centers at 222 South Riverside Plaza also offer clients three conference rooms with HD video conferencing, two cafes and two copy rooms.  Our office space also features a full time receptionist to greet your clients, answer and route your incoming calls, a full time center manager and complete back office services.  With all the furnishings and equipment that virtually eliminate start up costs and flexible lease terms, you are certain to find Regent Business Centers a benefit to your business.

For more information on Regent Business Centers Chicago office at 222 South Riverside Plaza, please visit our website or email jfisher@regentbc.com. 

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• Gas Company Tower, Los Angeles
• US Bank Tower, Los Angeles
• Woodland Hills
• Brentwood
• Denver, Highlands Ranch

Those looking for office space in Chicago or New York* will enjoy 2 months free** when signing a 12 month market rate contract prior to December 31, 2010.

With any contract, Regent clients always enjoy the flexible lease terms that Regent Business Centers are known for. When choosing a Regent executive office suite for your business, you will enjoy a fully furnished office space with state of the art technology. The standard offering of business amenities found at Regent Business Centers include:

• Telephone calls answered by our courteous staff in your company’s name.
• Visitors cordially greeted in our spacious reception areas.
• A complete range of back-office services, including professional secretarial services, facsimile transmission, word processing, photocopying, messenger and overnight delivery services.
• Catering services and additional equipment available for special meetings and conferences.
• Easy to read monthly statements, including an itemized bill of all long distance calls, postage and ancillary services.
• Professional, cost-effective and easy-to-reserve meeting rooms delivered with complete business support.

For more information on the promotions available at any of the offices listed above, please contact Regent Business Centers. Visit our website to find contact information for each office location.

* Please note this promotion is only available at Regent’s 750 Third Avenue facility.

** Amortized over the 12 month term

Clients of this highly desirable Regent Business Centers’ location enjoy not only the prestigious address that 340 Madison Avenue has to offer, but proximity to some of the finest corporations in the world.   The Midtown location allows Regent clients access to an array of fine restaurants, retail stores and cultural amenities within steps of their office.

Within Regent’s offices, clients enjoy fully furnished executive quality office suites averaging 190 square feet and three conference rooms with HD video conferencing.  There are also two copy rooms, two kitchens and a mail services room.  Regent clients also find the permanent Internet access, individual, direct, inward dial telephone and voice mail services to be a benefit to their daily business operations.

Regent’s helpful, professional staff, flexible lease arrangements and wide range of business amenities has made the decision to join 340 Madison Avenue an easy one for many New York firms.  If your business is interested in viewing the remaining offices available at Regent’s 340 Madison Avenue location, please contact Lisa Rosof at 212-220-9501 or via email at lisa@regentbc.com.

Those interested in learning more about Regent Business Centers can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.