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Benefits of Video Conferencing

by

Jamie Evans

Who would benefit from video conferencing?

Global companies or companies spread across different districts, counties or countries benefit from reduced travel costs and more frequent, easy and quality video meetings. Public sector organisations working across difficult geographical terrain such as the Scottish Highlands in or the unforgiving gravel paths in Devon and Cornwall will also benefit from the use of regular video conferencing rather than short but regular awkward journeys. Videoconferencing can be a very powerful collaboration tool when it is used in conjunction with data sharing applications and hardware. Participants of this type of meeting can see both each other and the PC presentation content. The content may be detailed digital imaging for physical research, educational resources, general presentation materials, or technical drawings amongst many other sources which might traditionally be presented in paper-based hand-out documentation. IP video solutions are useful across all levels of the organisation and across all vertical markets. With the use of quality integrated audio, video and web combined, providing cutting edge conferencing solutions tailored to anything from one-on-one to large conferences with ‘Question and Answer’ sessions and private meeting. There are even solutions specific to industries such as accounting, banking, insurance and legal. IP video conferencing enables numerous meetings between people based in different locations quickly with the use of high-quality audio and visual technologies. It also reduces the need for costly travel and saves a large amount of time which would otherwise be lost while travelling. Any organisation which works with or wants to work with remote clients or suppliers stands to benefit from videoconferencing. Video Conferencing Increases Productivity With the use of cutting edge IP Video conferencing systems, the solutions designed and installed transcend simple “talking heads” on a screen. With the introduction of software media applications, and the use of complex hardware design such as dual, multi screen or even Telepresence solutions, decisions are made faster; bringing products or services to market quicker; enabling you to stay ahead of your competitors. In-house communication is also enhanced, main branches are able to contact international offices with ease, collaboration with experts on various projects is effortless and director level messages can be recorded and streamed to any employee desktop at any time, with no difficulty (even remote or distant workers) – the use of video has now become a business opportunity and strategic advantage. With the arrival of new solutions technology, gone are the days of needing an onsite technician to set up a video conference now we have simple 4 pin entry and automated voice commands, taking no more time or effort than a simple telephone call or walk to the office next door. And in addition to saving time and money, videoconferencing, from one’s office or board room is a lot less stressful than a meeting after a day of taxi fairs and traffic, airport security, delayed flights and bungled hotel reservations. Video Conferencing Saves Money A more tangible benefit of using video to communicate is that you make substantial financial savings due to reduced travel and saved time. At a time of inflated costs for petrol, air travel and hotel accommodations, conducting video conference meetings makes more sense than it has in previous years. Video Conferencing Saves Time There are other significant benefits beyond increased productivity and reduced costs which include; reduction of “downtime” and increased “quality of life” for travelling management teams. Video conferencing should also be viewed as a way to enhance working relationships with remote colleagues and customers between personal visits and telephone calls. Customer relations may also be improved through the use of video conferencing. This is a great way to stay in touch with significant clients or those who are viewed as potential clients, without the need to make a physical visit or take up too much of the client’s time. Since the most effective meetings are those which can be attended in a face-to-face environment, video conferencing provides the ability to meet that goal while avoiding the inconvenience of travel, time and expense.

Jamie Evans is an expert on the subject of

Video Conferencing

at CCOMM, for further information on the subject contact CCOMM at www.ccomm.co.uk

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Benefits of Video Conferencing