Video conferencing systems have been around for almost forty years, but it’s only over the last few years with the explosion of mobile internet that it has really become more convenient and universally accepted. There are a few ways video conferencing systems are best for business such as:
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Increased efficiency
One of the most important reasons video
conferencing is best for modern businesses it drastically increases efficiency This
is accomplished in several ways
1.
When the head CEO or decision-maker
decides to issue orders it’s just a simple matter of calling a video conference
and everyone who needs to be there has the conference right in front of them
regardless of where they are. This saves a lot of time otherwise wasted in
travel and makes the meeting go quickly saving production time
2.
A video conferencing systems is
right there up close and personal, you virtually have the best seat in the
house and can easily hear and see exactly what is going on. What’s more, the
whole thing is easily recorded so you can go over it as many times as required
to get the full meaning?
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Two way communication
There are no delays that could encourage
misunderstandings; everything is instant so questions and queries can be
answered immediately and to the satisfaction of all parties. You also get the
non-verbal messages that can be difficult to receive in a crowded room. Eye
movement, facial expressions and people’s body language play a vital role in
our understanding with each other
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Cost Savings
As well as saving time, which we know in
business is saving money, a video conferencing system will allow you to cut
down on transportation costs. Why come into work if you can do everything from
the comfort of your own home, saving fuel, parking fees and helping to reduce
stress levels
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Functional
A video conferencing system can be used for
far more than just important meetings. It’s a very valuable teaching aid in all
manner of businesses and services from school classrooms to operating theatres
in hospitals where major surgery is being performed as well as emergency
operations in remote locations.
Online training in a lot of businesses
allows the transfer of vital knowledge around the workplace, training that can
be vital to both the company and the employee development.
Video conferencing is also a great way to
introduce prospective customer to your company, show off your brand and
products or services as well as introduce your staff and team of experts.
Prospective customers are far more likely
to accept what they see and hear in a live video conference that they would
from an obviously rehearsed advertisement or reading the information from your
website.
A video conferencing system opens up the
communication and allows your customers to fully interact with your sales team
as if they were there in person without all the hassles involve in having to
make a personal appearance
A video conferencing system has the power
to take a business to the next level in terms of higher production, a reduction
in lost time through travel and increased personal involvement while reducing
costs such as the need for large amounts of office space as many people can
work from remote locations and be more efficient and productive.
