Example applications of JANET Talk

  • Collaboration across sectors via off-site learning
    To allow remote learners to access support/consulations from experts whose time may normally be restricted through distance and cost.

  • Mentoring Tool
    To support staff and help with their professional development

  • Research Groups
    To enable research groups to collaborate on an international basis.

  • Organisations with multiple sites
    To enable users to communicate across sites withouth the need to travel or accumulating high call costs.

  • Lower infrastructure and PSTN call cost
    To keep down costs;
    - The JANET Talk trial is free of charge to JANET Connected sites.
    - Low PSTN call costs are particularly beneficial to:
    • work placement students working remotely
    • international students keeping in touch with family and tutors.