Reduce the cost of your business trips to zero with video conferencing solutions
The cost of business travel is a nightmare for many organizations. Sales reps must travel around the world to attend meetings that ultimately generate more business for the organization, but regulating that cost is a serious concern for administrative and finance departments. It is mainly because spending is a necessity. But what if you could minimize that cost to nothing? What if your representatives could meet with anyone around the world at any time without incurring any cost?
Technology has come a long way in recent years and one of its fruitful offerings is video conferencing solutions.
What is video conferencing?
Just like you have a conversation through your mobile devices across the continents without paying a hefty amount, video conferencing is the technology that enables you to have a face-to-face conversation. Like any other technology, it has come a long way from the origin of its capabilities in the 1970s. Previously, there were no standard protocols that video conferencing could rely on. It was an extremely expensive affair. However, with the advent of cloud technology, we have extremely affordable networks. The interoperability of videoconferencing systems is virtually guaranteed now that the standards and protocols have been clearly established. This is the reason why many companies are now investing in video conferencing devices and replacing the way conferences and meetings were traditionally conducted. It allows company officials to meet with their clients at any time, without having to travel to their location. In addition, they can also collaborate with each other even if they are not present in the organization.
Which video conferencing solutions are right for your business?
Yes, it is extremely convenient and allows any organization to save significant travel expense. But there are several providers in the market today which has opened a tough competition between them. This is partially beneficial for customers, but has also led to several queries:
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Which solution will be right for my business?
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How is video conferencing different from remote desktop support or web meetings?
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Are video conferences safe to discuss confidential information?
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What video conferencing solutions are available on the market for different room sizes, including executive rooms, huddle rooms, large conference rooms, and auditoriums?
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Is there any instance where I can use a video device over Wi-Fi?
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Can I replace my IP phone with a video terminal but keep the same extension?
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I don’t have the budget to buy a license for the multipart feature, but I need the service. Are there any other options I can explore?
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Can I use my Skype for Business with Telepresence?
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Can I call my US and UK salespeople on their mobile devices through a video device?
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How secure is video conferencing as a means of communication?
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If my video device stopped working, what will I use as the SLA and backup for my device?
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I’m having trouble connecting branches and meeting rooms in a single video call. How can I be helped?
These are some of the questions customers ask in general. It is difficult to answer them all generalizing everything because each client has a different requirement; they all have different architectures, different assigned spaces, and different budgets. In order to provide the perfect solution, any provider requires all the necessary details to be able to analyze and suggest the best options.
Types of video conferencing solutions
Video solution for boardrooms
There is a wide range of solutions for all boardrooms, from small boardrooms (4 people) to large boardrooms (18 people). Products like the Cisco IX Series, TX Series, and MX Series will completely change the way you conduct your business meetings to face-to-face meetings at ZERO travel costs. This solution comes with some of the advanced features like Speaker Track and Presenter Track Camera, HD video quality, screen sharing and presentation on different devices like smartphones, laptops and tablets.
Desktop Video Solution
Now you can turn your desktop into a smart workspace ideal for video/audio calls, screen sharing and screen extension. With Cisco EX, DX Series, and video phones, you can connect to boardroom meetings and web calls with the click of a button.
mobile video solution
A mobile video solution has opened up a world of new opportunities for businesses with a presence in remote locations, home workers, and customers. Cisco Jabber, WebEx, Cisco CMR, and Spark solutions have completely changed the way we interact with everyone.
Apart from being used for business purposes, the mobile solution will prove to be a great success for your education and training verticals. It will be as easy as making a call with ZERO implementation and connecting with several people through a single call.
video wall
Turn your non-functional brick wall into a video wall and share timely and accurate information related to our business using an HD video wall.
cloud solution
Cloud based video conferencing solutions are available to you based on your industry requirements. With them, you can create your own personal meeting rooms and invite your clients and colleagues to a video conference without investing in any hardware.
It’s time to save on the expenses of your business meetings.
A good provider will offer a free consultancy to all of their consumers. They will listen to your requirements, understand them, analyze them and only then suggest the right solution for your business segment. With a suitable solution, you can collaborate with your employees but also with your customers, anywhere and anytime.
