Advantages and disadvantages of video conferencing

Video conferencing is similar to popular video telephony, allowing you to call anyone around the world, not only to talk to them, but also to see them on your computer or TV screen during a call. The difference is that video conferencing is intended for large conferences rather than meeting the needs of individual consumers, often using closed-circuit television.

While many companies have made this technology a useful tool, the pros and cons of video conferencing must be considered before deciding whether it is appropriate for your meeting needs.

benefit

1. Anytime, anyone can immediately contact anyone you need. If no one travels long distances to participate in the meeting, the time difference between the country and the country will be ignored.

2. While a telephone call may be sufficient for a short conversation between two people who need a short conversation, a web-based conference allows large conference rooms in different locations to effectively communicate with each other. Ten business executives in Amsterdam can easily interact with five other New York businessmen and two business executives in Tokyo to complete a full meeting with everyone who can see and hear.

3. PowerPoint and other visual displays can be shared with everyone attending the meeting at the same time, leaving everyone in one room, allowing everyone to complete tasks and focus.

4. Virtual whiteboards allow people from different locations to add their own ideas or ideas to a collaborative space. This allows everyone to immediately develop an action plan or collaborative design or slogan.

5. With some services, everyone can access another computer to view the contents of the computer screen. With more advanced services, you can even change documents and type documents directly from other computers connected to the meeting. This possibility can greatly enhance businesses that need to actively collaborate on a project form.

Disadvantage

1. Price may be the biggest drawback for some people, but if you don't need more advanced features, you can choose a very cheap option. Often, companies that can take advantage of more advanced features often find that they save more money than service providers for customers or employees across the country or around the world. As fuel becomes more important around the world, prices become less disadvantageous and more advantageous.

2. There are some human communication methods that do not translate well in the distance, such as eye contact. When you are sitting in the same room with someone and listening to a presentation or presentation, you will make eye contact and they will look around the room to see who is following. Most contacts are not easily transmitted via a webcam.

You must weigh the pros and cons of video conferencing for your purposes, and whether you will lose valuable things because of the technology you don't want to give up.

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