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The
Benefits of Audio Conferencing
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by:
Steve Valentino
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Audio
conferencing is a way for two, three, or more people to talk to each
other across infinite distances. Oftentimes, along with audio
interchange, audio conferencing involves photo or video conferencing,
so that people can see each other moving and talking. Furthermore,
audio conferencing can also utilize personal computers to allow users
to work on the same document or other software application at the same
time. Whatever on one user’s screen will also show up on all of the
other screens in the conference. With the use of a digital whiteboard
and a special pen, users can even draw pictures and diagrams for each
other to demonstrate visual ideas.
Audio conferencing uses one of two main types of oral communication
tools: a regular telephone or a computer telephone. With regular
telephones, each user dials in and everyone can hear each other on the
line. With computer telephones, special software called VoIP (Voice
over Internet Protocol) is installed in the computer. The user dons a
microphone-and-earphone headset that is plugged into the computer’s USB
port. The user’s voice is carried along the Internet to the other
users, and vice-versa, just as if it were a conventional telephone (but
costing a fraction of the usual long-distance charges.)
Audio conferencing is not just for large corporations; almost any kind
of group can benefit from it. City councils, fire departments, and
transit authorities have been known to engage in audio conferencing.
NASA uses audio conferencing to stay in touch with hundreds of
scientists for such sensitive projects as remote exploration of Mars.
The benefits of audio conferencing are numerous. First and foremost,
audio conferencing can lower transportation costs. Commuters spent $60
billion dollars on gas driving to business meetings and other
work-related appointments in 2003.
Secondly, with audio conferencing, a meeting can be set up in only a
few minutes. In the real world, planning can sometimes take months!
Most importantly, audio conferencing promotes frequent and effective
communication. And with today’s constantly evolving technologies, audio
conferencing is becoming more and more customizable.
About the Author
Audio
Conferencing Info provides detailed information about audio
conferencing services, equipment, software, companies, plus online
audio conferencing, and more. Audio Conferencing Info is affiliated
with Original
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