Web Conferencing And Its Benefits

According to a 2003 study by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics

, 84 percent of American workers use computers at home. More and more workers are also working at home or on the road. In 2004, about 20.7 million Americans did some or all of their work at home. Web conferencing enables work or professional collaboration among co-workers and clients even if they are geographically apart.

Web conferencing allows you to meet your clients, partners and employees without spending on transportation and accommodation. An online conference can be held that the comforts of your home or in your office. It is a way to keep the expenses down but not compromising the profit of the business. It enables you to give instructions, present plans and proposals, and conduct meetings using your computer, a camera, an internet connection and web conferencing hosts or free downloadable programs like Yahoo Messenger or Skype.

File sharing, conducting presentations, orientations, product roll-outs and consultation can be done - in real time - through the internet. Desktop sharing is one of the most important feature/component included in web conferencing packages. Desktop sharing enhances the ability to interact and communicate with colleagues despite of being away from each other.

With desktop sharing, workers can access their work computers from any device that has internet connection, including home computers and laptops. Desktop sharing makes it easier and more engaging compared to teleconferences. With desktop and application sharing (another feature of web conferencing), one can use the applications without buying, downloading or installing any software.

Another advantage of web conferencing is that it bridges geographical distance. Exporters who need to contact their clients abroad can opt to choose online business meetings. Large companies who have branches overseas can talk to their executives online. Partners who are worlds apart can instantly update one another on the current state of their business.

Several towns and places hold their meeting through web conferences. They use this technology so they can view and revise their plans based on feedback and programs of other regions. Through this, local government can solicit proposals, plans and feedbacks to improve their way.

Web conferencing also allows attendees to record the conference which can be viewed later. Live questions and answers are also possible using text chat - a feature that can be public (or can be seen by other participants) or private (or between two persons).

Desktop sharing also enables workers to enhance their collaboration and cooperation towards productiveness. If an employee is sent to a another location to conduct seminars or to do a very important presentation, this employee may contact his co-workers and ask for their opinion about his presentation. Co-workers can access the employee's computer and provide some input about the presentation without physically going and visiting the employee who is away.

The list of the benefits of web conferencing goes on. But take note, we are talking about a technology that is still in its infancy stage. Surely in a year or two, we can see more developments that will benefit all of us.

by: Lex Luthor.

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