Regus Rolls Out World’s Largest Public Access Video Communication Network

Published January 20th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire

Regus just rolled out what it claims to be the world’s largest public access video communication network. With 2,500 video communication suites available through the Regus Web site, it doesn’t appear to be an exaggeration. Regus’ video communication network spans 115 countries and 1,1110 cities and suburban areas where it also has serviced office space.

Regus said sheer demand is driving the expansion of its video communication facilities. In 2009, the company reported a 22 percent increase in video communication bookings worldwide. Regus seems ready to run even faster on the video communications front, pointing to a recent Gartner report as evidence of the growing need.

Gartner estimates the value of the video communications market will post a compound annual growth rate of 17.8 percent between 2008 and 2013, rising from $3.8 billion to $8.6 billion. Regus offers its view into the growth drivers: businesses are looking for smart ways to reduce travel, the associated environmental impacts, and cost without compromising business operations. Regus said video communicating can be up to 75 percent less expensive than traveling, and with negligible carbon emissions.

“Business boundaries have been expanding for some time but as pressure mounts to curb travel spending, increase productivity and reduce environmental damage there’s the risk that international business relations could suffer,” says Regus CEO Mark Dixon. “Whether the motivation is cost, productivity or the environment we’re allowing companies to stay connected and expand their international footprint. With facilities in 1,100 locations, from Tokyo to Tehran and Tbilisi to Toronto, video communication through Regus means it can be business as usual.”

Need a video communication facility? Here’s how it works: You need to book it three to seven days in advance. When you do, you’ll tap into online, real-time meeting room and video communications equipment. It’s just that easy. I tried to do a demo online, but Regus doesn’t make it plain as yet how to access these services. I am not sure how it compares to a simple GoToMeeting or WebEx solution, but it seems you need to be at a Regus location to take advantage of its video communications solutions. Without any pricing details, it’s difficult to gauge if you’d be better off with Regus or an Internet-based solution you can use from anywhere.

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