Video conferencing and visual collaboration
Video conferencing and visual collaboration incorporate several elements of hardware and software for conference rooms, desktops and remote workers. Businesses of all sizes need to keep up on the evolving video conferencing market to evaluate the latest trends and innovations to find the systems best suited to their needs.
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12 Nov 2024
What do huddle rooms look like in a post-pandemic workplace?
Huddle room hype has waned, but it helped promote the concept of simplifying video in the workplace. Now, organizations could consider a video everywhere strategy. Continue Reading
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14 May 2024
Google readies Gemini for Workspace, adds AI 'Teammate'
Google will roll out new GenAI in Gmail and Docs first and then other apps throughout the year. In 2025, Google plans to introduce an AI-powered assistant named Teammate. Continue Reading
Download: Video Conferencing Evaluation Guide Includes Research, Peer Reviews
Zoom, GoToMeeting, Skype for Business, and two more video conferencing tools are reviewed by your peers in our new 35-page evaluation guide. Get an expert overview of the types of video conferencing tools, as well as bandwidth and interoperability requirements you need to be aware of before you make your purchase.
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26 Jul 2016
The business case for video conference technology just got easier
Use cases for video conference technology have transformed recently, as the software-as-a-service model provides greater flexibility, lower cost of ownership and easier deployments. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2013
Google Hangouts vs. Skype: A comparative look
Google's challenging Microsoft in the video conferencing market. This chart offers a feature-by-feature comparative look at Google Hangouts vs. Skype. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2013
How can I easily switch between an external webcam and a built-in one?
Video expert Steve Campbell answers a question about built-in and external webcams. Certain factors affect the quality of your experience, he says. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2013
Can I share my webcam with multiple programs simultaneously?
There are a few ways you can share your webcam with multiple programs at once, but you have to beware of malware, says video expert Steve Campbell. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2013
When does it make sense to employ an external webcam?
The decision of whether to use an external webcam depends on what you intend to use video conferencing for, says video expert Steve Campbell. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2012
What is the SVC Codec and how is it used?
The SVC codec is an extension to the H.264 standard for video encoding used by many equipment manufacturers, explains our video conferencing expert. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2012
Video conferencing essential to disaster recovery communications
Video conferencing and telepresence have become essential parts of a disaster recovery communications plan for both government agencies and enterprises. Continue Reading
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06 May 2010
Will 4G make mobile video conferencing good enough for enterprises?
Wireless operators promise higher bandwidth and lower latency with 4G networks, but it remains unclear whether the benefits of mobile video conferencing for enterprises will compensate for its limitations. Continue Reading