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Videoconferencing: An Effective and Efficient Communication Tool
January 10th, 2009 by Video Conferencing Expert
In a new book, published by Aberdeen, a Harte-Hanks Company, “Being in Two Places at Once: Telepresence vs. Videoconferencing in the Enterprise,” the authors take a comprehensive look at videoconferencing and telepresence services, based on the data of over 180 corporations that use the technology. The book illustrates how the best companies are reducing startup time of video conferencing presentations by 63%, using dedicated video conference rooms 56% more and are reducing corporate travel by as much as 24%.
In the past, videoconferencing has been seen as a difficult technology to implement in the workplace. Concerns over the video quality, latency and lack of business purpose has left many skeptic of the benefits. However as more and more companies adopt the technology and use it more frequently and more efficiently, many companies are realizing the cost savings and other benefits provided by regularly using video conference services and technology.
Aberdeen Research Editor, Hyoun Park:
In these difficult economic times, companies must look for an edge in cutting costs while optimizing multinational and remote operations. By properly implementing a robust video collaboration solution, firms can reduce corporate travel and drive business value in many ways. Video is no longer solely an executive tool, but a technology that can catalyze efficiency throughout the workplace.