Saturday, October 31, 2015

Video Teleconferencing, the Basics (part 1 of 2)


Is there a difference between video conferencing and video teleconferencing? The answer is no because it is the same thing. The system enables two parties or more to communicate with each other and see each other face to face.

Making a call using this system is very similar to a telephone call. Once you make a connection, you are able to see the other party then talk to them or transfer files also known as document sharing or white boarding.

This works by compressing video systems with the help of codecs that provide high quality picture and sound at no extra cost to the user. Aside from the codec, the user will also need a monitor, a camera, microphone, speaker and the network connection.

With the tool in hand, you are able to use the time you have more productively, save millions of dollars in travel expenses, have shorter meetings and make it easy to call one whenever it is needed as well an increase your connection with the outside world.

You also won’t have a hard time looking for a provider when there are so many around. You just have to decide to decide whether or not you will be transmitting this either through ISDN (integrated services digital network) or IP (network protocol). For your information, most companies in the US use IP networks compared to the latter.

Despite its advantages, there are some who are skeptic about the idea of video teleconferencing. This is as some people find it hard to organize one when the group is scattered in different time zones. If this is not done properly, the anticipated goals or objectives will not be met. Also, there are things beyond their control like technical problems that could interrupt the meeting.


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