If you are thinking about getting into web and video conferencing, then it
is important to know what is required to operate any proposed conferencing
system. Some systems run on proprietary software and need special equipment,
while browser based systems usually do not require the installation of special
software or equipment. Many organizations and individuals will find browser
based solutions easier to use. Here are a few reasons why this is so:
1. They work on all operating systems. Do you have some users on Mac and
some on PCs? Do you have some users who have Linux? If you want to connect all
of these people together in one conference it may be impossible if you have to
install special software to run your conference. In this case a browser based
system that can run on all operating systems and all browsers allows you to
connect with all of your staff or clientele without any worries about what kind
of computer they are operating.
2. You don't have to download and install software. Sure, people are
becoming more computer-literate as time goes on, but downloading and installing
software and getting the software to run properly can be an obstacle to some
people. The good news is that with many browser based systems there is no
software to download, because the installation is done on the technology
provider's host computer. Participating in a conference is as easy as going on
line to view a website.
3. People anywhere in the world can go online and join the conference. With
no equipment installation and no software installation to take care of, the
door is open to widespread participation in your conferences. The only thing
that you have to do is to notify your people and provide them with a url and a
password and they can join in.
4. There is no problem with firewalls. Most offices and many individuals
protect their computers and networks from hackers by using a firewall. This is
good for security but can become a problem if you are trying to join people
together in a conference. Many web and browser based systems are not affected
by firewalls and no special instructions have to be given to conference
participants whose computers may be protected by firewalls.
All of these factors add up to one very strong advantage of using browser
based conferencing systems: they allow you to get maximum participation in your
online events. With little or no technical obstacles, such systems make it easy
for large numbers of people, using diverse equipment and with varying degrees
of computer skills, to take part in online meetings. So, take a look at the
various conferencing packages on the market at the present time and pick out
one that is both easy to use and powerful enough to meet your communications
needs.
Dan Richmond is Co-founder of MegaMeeting.com. MegaMeeting provides web
& video conferencing
services for individuals & businesses. For more information, please call
818.783.4311 or Visit http://www.MegaMeeting.com
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