The benefits of online meetings
Rapid growth in fuel prices is forcing business to consider alternatives to business travel.
The use of multi-media web conferencing applications is one option that is becoming increasingly viable. Savings of $2,000 per year per executive can be achieved according to certain technology experts.
High speed broadband connections have enabled web conferencing to move to a new level. Combining instant messaging, real-time video, audio and application sharing allows executives anywhere in the world to see one another and hold conversations while working together on a common document or file. All participants simply need a headset with mouthpiece, and possibly a web-cam.
Available services are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with owners of 3G cell phones and laptops now able to participate in online meetings.
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