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view all conferencing topicsThe top benefit to using conferencing technologies? According to a Frost & Sullivan survey, it’s increased productivity. But that same survey also cites “lack of awareness” as the greatest barrier to using converged conferencing technologies.
In the current economic climate, conferencing is smart for any size business because in addition to increasing productivity, it reduces expenses associated with traveling for meetings. But with so many features and offerings out there, it could be easy to be intimidated by the sheer scope of options – don’t be.
By consulting with conferencing service providers like InterCall, the world’s largest provider of conferencing services, you can develop tailored conferencing strategies to fit your business’ needs – whether it’s traditional phone conferencing, Web or video conferencing, or the emerging telepresence.
But how do you know what’s right for your size business? Here are some questions to ask to get started:
- How often do you conduct meetings – and how do you conduct them (face-to-face, phone, etc.)?
- How many people are in attendance at meetings?
- What’s the average time it takes for your attendees to travel to meetings?
- Do you use audio/visual aids in meetings? Do you provide hand-outs?
- What kinds of communication technology does your company currently have?
- On a business trip, what is your downtime vs. time in a meeting?
- Do you conduct meetings with partners abroad?
