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Audio, Video & Web ConferencingBy Luke Garfield Video conferencing has become one of the most useful tools for both small and large businesses across the globe. Tele-conferencing is the perfect solution for people who want to have access to their business associates from anyplace in the world. Yes, even in the most remote areas of the world you can now meet with people through a tele-conference. You have several solutions to choose from, they range from simple to complicated. The choices offered are clear but when it comes to the kind of solution that will suit the needs of your company it can get quite confusing. Thus, it is very important that you assess the most relevant factors concerning your company. Mainly, there are three types of conferencing solutions. It will depend upon you to gauge the most applicable solution for your company. Try to consider the surrounding factors as well before you decide. Things can get even more interesting if you need to combine one solution with another. It is possible to mix the three solutions provided that it will not affect the end result. Here are some of the distinctions of the three basic types of conferencing. * Audio Conferencing This is the proven and tested conference solution since this is the longest in existence. It started from the conference calling features on the PBX system bridging three phone lines to a more sophisticated outsource service. It is also the cheapest conference solution since it only makes use of the speakerphones with the participants sitting around the conference table. This conference is effective, however it has some limitations that you need to take into account. Remember that it is just like an ordinary phone call between two numbers. It may be difficult to hear all the participants and to distinguish between them and to decide who will talk when. You can go for a hosted audio conference solution. It adds convenience and a level of professionalism. It can also bridge multiple parties via phone lines. This can be utilized through an operator-assisted conference. * Video Conferencing This is the best so far but you need to be equipped with the specialized system first before you can accomplish a video conference. The system and support can also bring you certain difficulties particularly in the manner of its set up. But when you try to consider the cost and productivity of video conferencing you may find it a cost effective alternative. In the basis of geographical location, it reaches even the farthest places in the world as long as someone is connected with the network. There are also some video conference features that are available which will help in enhancing the best conferencing experience. * Web Conferencing This is the most powerful solution. Web conferencing allows you to set up a conference with a computer connected to the web, a webcam and a microphone along with some free software. This may be the most cost effective solution since most if not all companies are online in this day and age. This is great for presentations and demonstrating the leading software products to the customers. Whatever solution you prefer, bear in mind that your choice must be used as a tool for meeting the business objective of the company or your organization. About the Author: Luke Garfield
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