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How IP Videoconferencing Can Improve Business Meetings

By Ashley Caputo TMCnet Web Editor

Videoconferencing (or video chatting) is one of those really life-changing creations in technology that has had positive effects in worldwide communication, whether it is for personal, business or educational use. This technology allows for both audio and video interaction between users at different locations, using platforms like Skype (News - Alert), which allows three or more parties to be involved. 

Recently, videoconferencing has followed voice into the IP domain, using VoIP services for a faster connection and lower monthly bills. MyVoIPProvider has revealed a few ways how IP videoconferencing services can improve business meetings.

1. Every employee is included.

Without distance being an issue, every employee on the team never has to miss a business meeting again as long as they have Internet access and a device that has a videoconferencing app. For employees working from home because of personal or physical reasons, there is no longer a wedge between them and their offices as they hear, listen and participate in a business meeting. This will essentially help increase productivity levels and create a better means of communication amongst employees.

2. Less traveling, less costs.

With a world that faces such economic depression, businesses have begun to cut costs in order to reduce spending, and one of the biggest cut-backs is business travel. However, with IP videoconferencing, businesses will not lose out on their investments or opportunities overseas as they no longer have to waste money traveling, and can even cut back spending even more by using VoIP services, rather than the traditional PSTN. VoIP technology is also much faster and reliable than traditional phone services, and providers even offer internationally packages that are significantly less costly.

3. Virtual conference rooms.

Face-to-face interaction creates a form of intimacy and social bonding that the simple sound of a voice cannot do over the phone. With the advanced equipment available on the market, however, this can be achieved through both sound and video. To create the utmost virtual experience that has as much resemblance to face-to-face meetings, businesses can design their conference rooms with special ceiling microphones and multiple webcams to create higher levels of interaction.  

4. Any Internet-based device can be used for IP videoconferencing.

What is great about IP video conferencing is that almost any mobile device can be turned into a conference room by simply downloading the software or an application. There are tons of business-based smartphones available that have added screens, cameras and speakers specifically to conduct meetings through video communication. And with bring your own device underway, networks and wireless providers are creating devices with even more accessibility features for the office.

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