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Teleconferencing
Even
more so than telecommuting,
teleconferencing and video conferencing are increasingly taking
the place of face-to-face meetings in many business, social
and academic settings.
While
debate over the pros (with tremendous savings in business
travel costs) and cons (lack of personal contact and,
if the lines go down, you're stuck) continue here are
some sites to help explain the what, why, and how-to's of
audio conference calling, video, and Web conferencing ...
The
Teleconference Primer -
The complete guide to effective audio & videoconferencing
with tips, suggestions, facts & information on techniques,
equipment and emerging issues, a glossary of teleconferencing
jargon, related resources.
How
Teleconferencing Works
- Newbie overview with a clear explanation of the three-way
call, conference bridge, Webcams, the roll of call operators,
an example of a typical online meeting plus related illustrations
and photo gallery, from HowStuffWorks.com.
ConferenceCallSpot
- Regular blog reports on standard and emerging technologies
in video and audio call conferencing with videoconferencing
tips, etiquette, how to choose a service provider and related
reviews. ,
Telecommunications
Conferencing - Directory listings of video, audio
and Web conferencing companies worldwide, from Business.com.
MIVNET
Public Room Videoconferencing - Worldwide association
representing independently owned and operated videoconference
facilities with a directory searchable by country, U.S. state
or city.
SBC
Knowledge Network Explorer: Videconferencing Directory
- Searchable database of videoconferencing sites of interest
to K-12 school, community college, and public library communities.
Conferencing
on the Web
- A comprehensive guide to software that powers video, audio,
Web conferencing, instant messaging, forums and other collaborative
tools for virtual teams, with related books and resources.
IMCCA
: Information Pages - Industry association for multimedia
conferencing offering links to related products, services,
white papers and case studies, an online glossary of general
or technical terms, press releases, and more.
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