subject: Video Conferencing for true Global Communication [print this page] Video Conferencing for true Global Communication
Video conferencing software is huge and has come a long way over the past few years. It gives true streamlined global communication due to all the functions and features that technology now allows us to use. If you have been looking for conferencing software online you will notice that there are hundreds of providers now and choosing what is right for you and your business can prove to be tricky. After all, you want the best features at the best value.
I have been doing my homework on conferencing software and have tried and tested many functions and features. I will give a run down in this article as to what I think makes for a great value conferencing package. In following my guide you will find that you will be able to narrow down the massive list of providers and comfortably choose the ideal package, while also cutting costs.
To start with I highly recommend you choose a conferencing provider which offers full way video chat. This will give you the ultimate experience in communication. Full way video chat allows more than one person to be streamed via video within the interface simultaneously. You can have multiple people communicating at once. In fact I have seen this done with a 7 way video chat and this pretty good with no lag or interference.
Secondly, to make sure you don't spend a small fortune, which can be done, make sure your video conference provider only charges per room and not per attendee. Charging per room will give you a room with a set amount of seats for one monthly cost. If you choose a provider which charges per attendee the costs can really start to rack up, especially if you hold large conferences or your conference grows over time. One monthly cost per room is the way to go. This will save you hundreds a month. Example, I know of a conference provider who charges $8.97 a month for a 50 seat full way video conferencing chat room, Compared to another company with fewer features who charges $15 per attendee. I think you get the picture.
My next important pointer is to choose a video conference provider who does not require you to download and install software. By far the best option is to choose one which is hosted and streamed directly from a server. Having a provider which requires downloads means you and any attendee will have to download and install software to their system. This causes all kinds of cross compatibility issues for all involved. As well as being unproductive it can be very embarrassing for you if you have a handful of attendees who cant enter your conference meeting.
If you follow the pointers above you wont go far wrong in choosing the right conference provider for you and your business. I will finish this article off with a list of current features most providers now offer. These will also help you in choosing your package.
Some providers offer all of these features while some will give you a selection. Here is a list of my favourites which in my opinion make for a great package. Desktop sharing, file sharing, PowerPoint sharing, video sharing, browser sharing, whiteboard sharing, full way video chat, full way text chat, and record feature.
In my opinion if you follow this guide you will be more than happy with your choice. Like I said, there are loads of providers out there so you need to be sure.
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