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Web Conferencing Software - Choosing Your Application
It is worth bearing in mind that, when you are deciding which
web conferencing application to utilize, none of the applications
currently available will do everything well.
Each system has its own strengths and weaknesses and it is
therefore important for you to identify what you hope to gain
from your web conferencing application. The first step you should
take is to draw up a list of essential features - decide what the
most important aspects of web conferencing are to you and what
you hope to gain from your system.
By identifying what is most important to you, you can narrow
down your field of selection to those vendors who are supplying a
product that most closely matches your requirements. By
immediately discarding those that do not match your criteria, you
will find yourself considering a far more manageable number of
applications.
Communication: Meetings, Webcasts and Webinars For example, if
the key function you want your web conferencing application to
perform is that of communication then you require an application
that will allow you to exchange with others. An application that
has the capability to host meetings, transmit webcasts and hold
training seminars will be required.
Different web conferencing applications have different
capabilities, some allowing you to invite hundreds of delegates
to your seminar, others allowing a maximum of say, ten. Levels of
interaction vary too so be very clear about what functions you
will need your application to be able to perform.
Before investing in your new system you should thoroughly
review exactly what each provider is offering to ensure it meets
with your requirements.
Vendors:
Vendors of this type of application include:
* Centra
* Netbriefings
* Placeware
* Smiletiger
* Spartacom
Online Collaboration and Project Management
Online collaboration software is particularly effective for
project management. These applications allow users to share files
and documents, to view files at the same time and update
documents in real time. Previously, this level of collaboration
could only be achieved by being physically present in the same
location but online collaboration applications are extremely
effective.
Vendors:
Vendors of this type of application include:
* Genesys
* Interwise
* Viditel
* WebEx
You need to consider too, whether or not your chosen
application will be compatible with your existing software and
operating platform. This information will be readily available
from the application vendor. Also, do you have sufficient
broadband capability to run your chosen application?
The cost, of course, is a major consideration when deciding
upon your web conferencing application and will undoubtedly
influence your ultimate decision. Applications range from the
elementary (some can even be set up with a plug-in the likes of
Yahoo Messenger) to the most sophisticated systems that will
allow broadcasting to hundreds of delegates.
When deciding how much to spend, take into account how much
money you are already spending in terms of time and money on
travel. The chances are, if you choose your application sensibly,
you will earn back its cost in a relatively short period of
time.
Diane Parker is a freelance writer and technology enthusiast
providing valuable information including: web conferencing
software, choosing a
web conferencing tool and
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