VIDEO CONFERENCING

VIDEO CONFERENCING
Video conferencing is the use of visual and audio technology to enable people in different locations to communicate, as if they were in the same room, through the use of cameras, monitors or screens. Participants in such a meeting can also share documents, spreadsheets and images, depending upon the quality of the network links and the equipment used.

TYPES OF VIDEO CONFERENCING
THERE ARE THREE MAIN TYPES OF VIDEO CONFERENCING SYSTEM
1. DESKTOP

2. SET-TOP

3. INTEGRATE DESKTOP VIDEO CONFERENCING

This form of video conferencing has rapid growth and is designed for use by individuals, as a small screen on the desk is used. it is now possible to display images for up to participants, using high quality video, excellent voice communication and integrated document and application sharing. This form of video conferencing is also available on laptops, which provide a mobile communication platform.
SET-TOP VIDEO CONFERENCING
These are compact video conferencing units. They consist of a camera, which can pan, tilt and zoom, a microphone and are designed to sit on top of a monitor. For added flexible use in different locations within a building, they can also be used on a purpose built roll about unit. These systems are usually used for small groups of people. They provide a high quality visual and audio meeting facility, which can be enhanced with the use of additional presentation equipment.

INTEGRATED VIDEO CONFERENCING

These are video conferencing systems that are generally built into larger rooms, such as board rooms and conference rooms. they are a highly professional communication facility and can provide a variety of presentation displays, depending upon the equipment used. Typically, they are used for groups of ten or more people. All of these different types of video conferencing units and systems can link to each other, to provide a variety of mediums for people to communicate, either within an organisation or externally.

VIDEO CONFERENCING
• Reduce Travel Costs

• Accelerate Decision Making

• Provide Enhanced Control Of Projects

• Improve use Of Executive Time

• Provide Cost-Effective Training to Remote Locations

• Be Used as a Medium to Conduct Interviews

• Reinforce Close Relationships with Suppliers, Clients and Remote Staff

• Can be Stored in DVD