Voice, Video, and Web Conferencing

Voice conferencing allows two or more callers from different locations to share the same incoming call. This is beneficial when negotiating a contract with potential clients and/ or suppliers. Communicators at both ends use enhanced speaker-phones to talk and be heard simultaneously. 
Voice conferencing is also known as audio conferencing,teleconferencing or conference calling. Voice conferencing has improved business communications and has significantly reduced the cost of conferencing.
Some benefits of voice conferencing are:
- Reduce cost
- Flexibility
- Ease of use
- Security 

Can you think of other benefits of voice conferencing? 

Video conferencing allows individuals to interact with each other in real time despite being far away. There are special rooms equipped with cameras and monitors that allow this to be possible. 2 to 200 participants are able to share Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and Word documents from remote locations. With video conferencing, there are advantages and disadvantages and the following article lists a few advantages and disadvantages of video conferencing which most of us may not think of at first. Advantages and Disadvantages of Video Conferencing

Web conferencing only requires a PC and internet connection to hold a meeting. Skype is a commonly used web conferencing tool which allows one to share documents, chat, and application sharing. Other web conferencing services include:

GoToMeeting, WebEx, and Microsoft LiveMeeting. Here is a link which lists the top 10 ways web conferencing will benefit your company. Top 10 Ways Web Conferencing Will Benefit Your Company

Reference:
http://www.dynamiccom.co.za/audio-conferencing-2/
Guffey, M.E., Lowey, D., Rhodes, K. and P. Rogin (2013). Business Communication: Process & Product. Fourth Brief Canadian Edition.         Toronto, Canada: Nelson Education.
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