Video Conferencing Articles

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Jason Cox @ Tuesday, 26th June 2007 @ 3:22 PM

Videoconferencing is one of the greatest technologies to come out of the last twenty years. While the earliest videoconferencing systems were cumbersome and impossible to use in some cases, the newer videoconferencing systems are quite easy to use and they transmit pictures and audio in the best possible quality. In fact, in many cases, it has truly become like sitting in the same room with another person, making it the perfect substitute for extensive travel between states, countries, an... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Jason Cox @ Tuesday, 26th June 2007 @ 1:11 AM

Videoconferencing has been one of the most popular technologies to come out of the last ten years. It works so well for so many businesses for lots of different reasons. One of the primary reasons businesses love videoconferencing is that it can save a ton of money while providing an invaluable resource to employees. The days of employees having to take time away from their jobs and pay some serious travel expenses just to consult with a client or talk to someone in a similar business are... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Jason Cox @ Tuesday, 26th June 2007 @ 1:10 AM

As videoconferencing gains in popularity more and more industries are making use of the technology that it brings with it. The top five businesses that benefit from videoconferencing include architecture firms, educational institutions (both primary, secondary, continuing education and distance education), the medical fields (including pharmaceutical companies), any and all businesses dealing with finance including banks, brokerage houses, law firms, insurance companies, etc., and many hotel cha... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Jason Cox @ Monday, 25th June 2007 @ 2:13 PM

The technology that makes up a videoconference (also called a videoteleconference or simply VTC) is known as digital compression of audio and video stream in real time. The videoconferencing software or hardware that makes the compression happen is referred to as a codec (or sometimes it is called a coder/decoder). The achievement for rates of compression is up to approximately 1:500. The digital stream of ones and zeros that is a result of all of this is then broken down even further int... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Jason Cox @ Monday, 25th June 2007 @ 9:58 AM

Videoconferencing is one of the most popular new technologies to come out of the last ten years. It enables businesses to function better than they have ever been able to in the past. Videoconferencing is a great way to save your firm time and travel expenses. It makes a great alternative to those face-to-face meetings that used to involve days off for employees and extensive travel expenses. There are many things to consider in the world of videoconferencing, but one of the most important facet... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Jason Cox @ Wednesday, 20th June 2007 @ 8:04 PM

The year was 1964 and visitors to the Worlds Fair in New York were witness to a new contraption called the Picturephone, The idea of joining voice and video, 1 frame, every 2 seconds was first demonstrated in 1956 by AT and T, the telephone company founded by Alexander Graham Bell himself. Now instead of just hearing a disembodied voice at the other end of the line, a caller could see the person as well. The concept of videoconferencing emerged. Whole groups of people could communicate a... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Stephen Morgan @ Wednesday, 20th June 2007 @ 5:38 AM

Conference calls can be setup using a variety of methods and fairly obviously these differ from one supplier to another. Though there may be off supplies and services you can use to set up conference calls, in the main there are just three major suppliers and their various setups. A system known as reservation less conference call may well be the most commonly used. There is not much to set up with this type of conference call. You simply get a number and access code, as well ... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Jason Cox @ Wednesday, 20th June 2007 @ 3:05 AM

Video conferencing permits a large or small number of individuals to communicate in real time, no matter where they are located.Via audio and video transmissions, the parties will be able to discuss, conference, and compare charts, graphs, and other items. This combination of visual data with voice interaction and video reality makes this as most useful tool for many business and individuals alike.Yet what exactly are the advantages of VC. The advantages may differ slightly from business ... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Jason Cox @ Tuesday, 19th June 2007 @ 12:06 PM

There are many reasons why videoconferencing is becoming more and more popular. While it is still seen as being in its infancy, more and more businesses are catching onto its tremendous advantages. Let us take a closer look at five of the reasons why it is gaining a wider audience. First of all broadband web access is getting more and more affordable and for the purposes of videoconferencing, while it is not an absolute essential it makes the experience more effective. Broadband connecti... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Jason Cox @ Tuesday, 19th June 2007 @ 12:05 PM

In the legal system cost is a major factor. One of the most important uses of videoconferencing is the reduction in costs for all involved. Through videoconferencing attorneys and legal aides, who are often paid by the hour, can make much better use of their time in research and interviews. With videoconferencing there is no longer a need for long distance travel. This, of course, saves both time and money. The value of this can be seen in the case where an attorney might have to intervi... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Jason Cox @ Thursday, 14th June 2007 @ 1:59 PM

With the ease of making a long-distance telephone call you can be connected anywhere worldwide or to multiple locations around the globe. Videoconferencing cuts back on travel costs. The question should not be, is video conferencing for me. Rather, investigate options in choosing personal videoconferencing equipment with a budget. So, you are ready to implement VC. Start by analyzing what kind of video conferencing you will be doing. Will it be person to person, or will there be several... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Jason Cox @ Wednesday, 13th June 2007 @ 2:40 PM

The downside to videoconferencing exists. Despite its many advantages, it still depends on technology and human interaction. Therefore, errors glitches in technology, and inefficient use of this exist. Video conferencing is a pros and cons decision; once the cons are identified, you can attempt to learn how to troubleshoot these issues. The desktop videoconferencing industry as a whole has had a few false starts. The main problems up to now have included proprietary hardware and software ... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 22nd May 2007 @ 11:18 PM

As communication becomes easier and easier, we continue to search for the things that make life even more convenient for us. The television first, and the Internet later, have taken over our lives and are slowly but surely turning the entire world population into a species of couch potatoes. How many people today would actually dare to leave home without their mobile phones? At least that way, even if you have forgotten your house keys, you could call the neighborhood key-maker to break the lock... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 22nd May 2007 @ 11:14 PM

In the world of today, organizations have the advantage of using talent from all parts of the world. Companies that are larger, which have a greater infrastructure, and which have made their presence felt globally are especially aware of the problems of having to manage a diversified workforce. With the rise of globalization it has become possible for companies to draw their workers from all parts of the world. This is an essential feature of companies trying to develop a worldwide influe... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 22nd May 2007 @ 11:14 PM

The world of business is changing by leaps and bounds thanks to the growth of the use of technology in everyday life. The emphasis today is on speed, speed, and even more speed. The reason for this great stress on speed? It is the fear that some other competitor might walk off with a lucrative business deal. As competition continues to heat up in the world of business, as rival companies are born, merged or divided, and as newer and newer innovations lead to the rise of unique business op... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Huzaili Aris @ Tuesday, 20th February 2007 @ 6:39 PM

For many companies, the board room holds the conference calling equipment, usually the futuristic base crowds the center of the long table, and during calls everyone belts out their answer for those on the other end to hear. In the age of technology, where palm sized phones can access email, surf the web, and place calls, it is no wonder that the conference calling equipment has advanced as well. The conference calling equipment of yesteryear consisted of tidy phones with speaker phones,... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Huzaili Aris @ Tuesday, 20th February 2007 @ 4:55 PM

No matter how often you speak on conference calls, a simple reminder or look at do's and don'ts can assist you with your next conference call. These conference call tips have been proven to eliminate annoyances and help you to convey the professionalism you desire. We will take a look at some conference call mistakes and how to avoid them. 1.Never use a cell phone to join a conference call. The only exception being if you are inside a car and everyone on the call knows you will... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Huzaili Aris @ Thursday, 15th February 2007 @ 12:07 PM

For a business to reach out to their client base, form connections with their satellite operations, and maintain communication levels exceeding that of emails and memos, they must reach those in their professional network by phone. Business conference calling can be done through a number of services, offering low rates, discounted toll free numbers to call in order to connect with everyone else on the call, and a myriad of added services that bolster the effectiveness of business conference call... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Huzaili Aris @ Saturday, 10th February 2007 @ 4:27 PM

A professional conference call should be the litmus test for all conference calls. When would a person not want to appear professional with their employers or prospective employers? No matter your situation with the other people on the phone, we can assist you with appearing professional and keep you from committing career suicide. The first lesson is to test out your new headset before attempting to do a conference call. There is nothing more annoying than a person breathing heavily int... more...

Technology » Video Conferencing | By Huzaili Aris @ Tuesday, 9th January 2007 @ 12:50 PM

If you're an office professional who's just been asked (okay, ordered) by your boss to organize the company's first high-tech phone or internet conference call, you're probably shaking in your boots. You have no clue how to go about. What if you screw up, lose the big account, and totally flush the future of your employer's company down the toilet? Well, we're here to make sure you don't. Read on to learn how to set up a conference call that will be... more...