What is Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing (VC) should be easy - read our E's of VC! But for too long it's been made to appear complex and complicated. Take a typical definition of video conferencing -
"a set of interactive telecommunication technologies which allow two or more locations to interact via two-way video and audio transmission simultaneously" (Wikipedia)
No wonder most people have been put off.
We prefer to put it much more simply -
Video Conferencing means that when you call someone you can see them as well as hear them.
Admittedly the equipment is full of clever technical wizadry but you don't need to worry about this.
All that matters is VC is a way of communicating using sight and sound.
"a set of interactive telecommunication technologies which allow two or more locations to interact via two-way video and audio transmission simultaneously" (Wikipedia)
No wonder most people have been put off.
We prefer to put it much more simply -
Video Conferencing means that when you call someone you can see them as well as hear them.
Admittedly the equipment is full of clever technical wizadry but you don't need to worry about this.
All that matters is VC is a way of communicating using sight and sound.
What you need
Both you and the people you are making contact with need compatible video conferencing equipment. This may be on your computer or a dedicated system.
There are a wide variety of system types but all include the core items in this table.
Connection
If you have an internet connection you can use VC.
You can have a great HD quality call at less than 1 Mbs. This means you can probably use your existing infrastructure at no extra charge.
Of course you can still use ISDN lines if you need to.
There are a wide variety of system types but all include the core items in this table.
Connection
If you have an internet connection you can use VC.
You can have a great HD quality call at less than 1 Mbs. This means you can probably use your existing infrastructure at no extra charge.
Of course you can still use ISDN lines if you need to.
When to use
Now that video conferencing is easy to implement and simple to use it is being used in more and more everyday situations.
For a long time larger organisations have taken advantage of VC for regular meetings. As quality improved specialised applications grew up for the medical and education sectors.
Now communication using video is possible from the desktop. So whenever you need to get together with someone who is not sitting with you why not use video instead of the phone?
For a long time larger organisations have taken advantage of VC for regular meetings. As quality improved specialised applications grew up for the medical and education sectors.
Now communication using video is possible from the desktop. So whenever you need to get together with someone who is not sitting with you why not use video instead of the phone?
Video conferencing is very useful for ...
And don't forget regular business conversations!
Meetings / conference calls
• Much more engaging and productive than those tiresome teleconferences!Teamwork
• People working together can collaborate from distant locationsInterviews
• Gets you face-to-face with candidates much sooner and without travel costsProduct demonstrations
• Makes remote presentations and hands-on demos possibleDesign and product assessment
• Check products, designs or documentsTraining
• Interactive workshops and seminarsConsultancy
• Engage visually with clientsManagement
• Visual communication with distant staff boosts morale and assists managementAnd don't forget regular business conversations!
How to implement
There are plenty of systems to choose from. It's vital to work with a partner you can trust to help you decide what will work best for your situation.
Gone are the days when one size fits all. It's essential to know what the requirements are.
Gone are the days when one size fits all. It's essential to know what the requirements are.
Essential decision criteria
- who are the users
- what will they use it for
- where will they be located
- how many parties to a call
- quality requirements
- network specification
At adneXus we take time to understand your business and the way you work. We need to know what you want to achieve with video before recommending a particular solution. Typically we will put forward several choices so you can decide which best suits your requirements and budget.
Contact us today so we can help you make the right choice.
Contact us today so we can help you make the right choice.
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