The business environment has shifted from an office
setting to the home office. Here are some helpful references for virtual
meetings.
Top Virtual Conferencing Tools
SKYPE
A
messaging and conferencing tool from Microsoft with flexibility for teams large
and small.
Benefits: Built
into Office 365, with versions for PC, Mac, and most mobile devices
Drawbacks: Features
vary across different platforms
Cost: –
Free for teams up to 20 – Paid version supporting up to 250 people at $2 per
person, per month
ZOOM
A
remote conferencing service often used by educators and trainers for virtual
classes.
Benefits: Interactive
features allow the audience to participate without taking over the conversation
Drawbacks: Video
quality is unpredictable, and can be expensive for larger teams
Cost: Available
for free for 1-to-1 conversations only – Paid packages starting at $14.99/month
for up to 100 participants
Website: zoom.us
FACETIME
An
Apple® video chat app designed for the mobile user.
Benefits: Freely
available on Apple devices, supports up to 32 participants at once
Drawbacks: Works
only on Apple® devices (i.e. iPhone and iPad)
Cost: Free
with an Apple® device
HANGOUTS MEET
A
business-oriented videoconferencing application, part of the G Suite of
collaboration tools.
Benefits: User-friendly
and supported on most mobile devices
Drawbacks: Limited
features for those without a Google account
Cost: –
Included with G Suite service bundles, starting at $6/month
BRAND.LIVE
A video
live-streaming platform ideal for hosting virtual events or large-scale
training.
Benefits: Interactive
features allow the audience to participate and ask questions live
Drawbacks: No free
options available
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