Importance Of Web Conferencing
With the advent of the Internet, the world has become a small place. Distances have become immaterial; you can now interact with your loved ones by sitting in any corner of the world. The technology that enables you face to face communication with people living in any part of the world is called Web conferencing. The technology is used for not only personal but also professional communications.
Web conferencing technology makes use of digital compression and audio-video services so as to enable face to face interaction. The facility of web conferencing is today available in many places and the number of people resorting to this technology is increasing very rapidly. For professional purpose the technology is used for holding online presentations, meetings and conferences. Thus, it saves the money and time that would otherwise be spent in traveling and lodging. Many Multinational Corporations or MNC'S use the web conferencing facility, connecting them to over 50 nations at one time.
The best part of this technology is its affordability. Web conferencing became reasonably priced with the use of VOIP or Voice Over Internet Protocol, which routes voice conversations across the Internet. VOIP can also be used in combination with Internet facilities like file or data transfer. Also, the laying of fiber lines across the world including laying them under the sea has made working of Internet quicker, inexpensive and simple. This has in turn made face to face communication very reasonable and affordable.
Some of the features of the technology are * Live video and audio * Text chat * Recording * Slide presentations or power point presentations * sharing of application, screen and desktop * surveys and polls Text chat is used for typed discussions. Audio conferencing can be used for live meetings or conversations. Power point presentations are used for giving detailed information about a company, product or a person. Live videos can be done by the means of digital camera or web cam. Surveys and polls facilitate the presenter to ask questions from the audience, and provide them with multiple options. Conversations can be recorded and can later be viewed by anyone with the aid of a distinct web address. However, the user should use security options that are available while web conferencing. This means you should keep your data, participants and meetings private and secure. The user needs to consider the technology that he wishes to use for web conferencing according to the security options available. Some other measures to be used for personal security are 1. Send the participants invitations after you identify them. Send them secure e-mail facilities. In case the user uses a shared security code, use the feature of "do not copy" in your mail. 2. It is suggested that you use 128 bit algorithm. Web conferencing can be used in an efficient and safe manner by using some precautionary measures. These measures will not only help you, but all those with whom you interact.
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