| Internet technology has made communication much | | | | video and voice to connect remote users with each |
| easier, changing the way we run our day to day lives. | | | | other like they are just in the same place at the same |
| This is particularly felt in the business sector. One | | | | time. Participants use computer, webcam, microphone, |
| product of internet and technology that has become | | | | and fast internet connection to hold a video |
| important in business communication is conferencing | | | | conference. This seems like natural conversations as |
| services. There are three most utilized conferencing | | | | you can see and hear each other in real time. A good |
| services available which are video, audio and web | | | | bandwidth is needed for high-fidelity streaming video |
| services. | | | | and voice. Video web services can be acquired from |
| Web conferencing allow meetings, trainings or | | | | software vendors and providers. |
| presentations can now be done live among speaker | | | | Audio web services are the easiest, most basic and |
| and participants in different locations. All that is required | | | | affordable type of conferencing services among the |
| are computers and internet connection. This Web | | | | three. These services are also limited since only |
| services are becoming more popular these days. | | | | sounds to be sent and received. Yet still, it allows |
| Downloadable applications are available for these | | | | meetings to be held regardless of the place of the |
| services. Another type of web service is web-based | | | | participants. Multiple parties can communicate with |
| application where participants can access the meeting | | | | each other through devices like phones or computers. |
| by clicking the link given in a meeting invitation sent | | | | Conferencing have made a significant impact in |
| usually in emails. Common features and options web | | | | communication around the world. Many business and |
| services have to offer are slideshows, live or | | | | academic institutions are taking advantage of |
| streaming video, VoIP (Real time audio communication | | | | conferencing services. Small and big companies can |
| through the computer via use of headphones and | | | | reduce on traveling, venues or accommodation as |
| speakers), web tours, meeting recording, text chat, | | | | meetings, presentations and the like can be held online. |
| whiteboard with annotation, screen sharing/desktop | | | | Universities and schools can now enjoy online lectures |
| sharing/application sharing, polls and surveys. | | | | which is interactive. There are so much more |
| Another type of conferencing services that has | | | | advantages and benefits derived from using |
| contributed much to faster and easier communication | | | | conferencing services. |
| is video conferencing services. It makes use of both | | | | |