Presence and IntComm WG

[Candace Holman <>]

The PA package has been dubbed "PIC-SER".  Here is a draft copy of the Call 
for Participation which will be announced at the SMM.  Please comment.

Candace
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Internet 2 PIC-WG Call for Participation (draft) Spring, 2005


PIC-SER server package beta test
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The Presence and Integrated Communications (PIC) Working Group members are 
pleased to announce an opportunity for participation in their PIC-SER 
package beta test.  The PIC-SER package consists of a open source 
(iptel.org SIP Express Router), standards-based (SIP/SIMPLE) server 
application, the server installation and configuration script, 
documentation, and trial use of pre-tested software phone clients for both 
PC and Mac platforms.  The goal of the PIC-SER package is to make it easier 
to enable presence services in member campuses and institutions and to 
solicit further input on the direction of working group research.

This is a limited call for participation that will be announced at the 
Internet2 Spring Member Meeting.  Please reply by May 31, 2005.

Participation will be granted to member campuses and institutions that meet 
the following criteria:
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1. Submit a brief project timeline of 60 days to install, configure, and 
deploy the service, with a note of support from your organization's CIO or 
department head, and the name of at least one full time employee that can 
assume responsibility for the project

2. Equipment - Linux server running version 7.3 or newer, a group of 
testers running Windows 2K/XP or Mac OS 10+ machines with headset and 
microphone capability

3. Willingness to share experiences with the Internet2 community


The PIC working group will provide:
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1. Packaged PIC-SER server application with installation/configuration script

2. Configuration worksheet and Wiki reference

3. Email-based support via 


4. Trial use of one of three pre-tested software phone clients

5. Administrator and user manuals for server and software user agent 
configuration and troubleshooting

6. Periodic releases of updated SER/PA beta modules

7. Suggestions for extending PIC-SER with other emerging communications 
technologies such as automatic location services and application 
integration with calendars and portals