Our speed of communication has improved dramatically and I can ensure important messages are displayed across both buildings on the site almost instantaneously. It means that we can have our briefings by data conferencing, which adds to the flow of inteligence. James Henrey, CEO
The benefit of video conferencing as a business solution that saves time, money and disruption was highlighted by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud that choked the skies above Europe closing dozens of airports.
Firms sending staff out to face-to-face meetings were faced with stranded workers, missed appointments and lost sales costing millions of euros.
Thousands of public and private sector organisations have to monitor carbon efficiency under the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme that came in to force in April.
Likely participants will include supermarkets, water companies, banks, local authorities (including state-funded schools) and all central government departments.
A groundbreaking medical care service aimed at bringing doctors to underserved communities in California is launching with a state-of-the-art audiovisual system.
The service is a $10 million test bed for online medical care provision by technology giant Cisco and some smaller local partners.
For companies that need to stay connected to employees, the new LifeSize Passport is the first HD audiovisual product that packs fantastic performance in to a portable system at a cost that means all your staff can have one.
LifeSize Passport is the first truly portable telepresence-quality system that is so small, it fits in the palm of the hand.
Video conferencing is now a massive and important part of business.
Technology has come a long way since it first began in 1968, but how do you ensure a good conference – that cost-effectively replaces the time and expense of convening a physical, face-to-face business meeting – still requires excellent planning and delivery.
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Video conferencing services in business are booming, but the “etiquette” is certainly still evolving.
Videoconferencing is as much a social activity as watching a film in a public cinema, so there is acceptable and expected behaviour that accompanies it.
Unlike other well-established social activities where people and technology combine – for example, talking on the telephone or driving a car – videoconferencing is younger with less public exposure.
For most businesspeople, gone are the days when Audio Visual (AV) meant presentation equipment such as projectors and screens.
Many businesses are now making everyday use of flat screen displays, video and audio conferencing, and different digital signage to communicate with clients.
For stay-ahead businesses getting your initial AV presentation right can be the crucial difference between making the first impression count with a potential client – or going back to the proverbial drawing-board!
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