Videoconferencing Initiative

The Videoconference Initiative of the Puerto Rico AABRE project revolves around the support of two different videoconferencing technologies. The first is called the Access Grid while the second is the industry standard H.323.

HPCf Access Node

The HPCf has been operating an Access Grid Node for Internet2 multicast videoconferences. The Access Node is located in our offices in Villa Nevarez.

If you are interested in participating in an Access Grid activity, please contact the HPCf helpdesk at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it as soon as feasible. The Access Grid operators typically run tests two weeks to one month before the event.

Furthermore, if you are interested in deploying an Access Grid Node, then we can help you with technical issues. A frst approach would be for you to come and visit us so we can explain how a Node works and what bits and pieces are necessary. Please be aware that the Access Grid technolgy is an Internet2 only multicast videoconference system

H.323 videoconferencing

H.323 videoconference facilities are currently available in several locations within the UPR system, including at UPR-RRP, UPR-RUM, UPR-RCM and UPR-HPCf. If you are interested in participating in an Internet2 H.323 videoconference, please contact the HPCf helpdesk at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it as soon as feasible. We will need to run tests one or two weeks before the event.

As part of the AABRE initiative we are also in the process of distributing Polycom videconferencing units to all institutions within the AABRE Alliance. This initiative will continue over the five years of the AABRE grant. Please contact us if you want to discuss specific purchases for your institution.