Video Conferencing
Video conferencing is an online technology that allows users in different locations to hold face-to-face meetings without having to move to a single location together. This technology is particularly convenient for business users in different cities or even different countries because it saves time, expenses, and hassles associated with business travel. Uses for video conferencing include holding routine meetings, negotiating business deals, and interviewing job candidates.
When a video conference is held for informal purposes, it is called a video call or video chat.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Video conferencing is a technology that allows users in different locations to hold real-time face-to-face meetings, often at little to no cost.
- There are many ways to utilize video conferencing technology, such as company meetings, job training sessions, or addressing board members.
- Video conferencing saw a huge boost amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.
- The stability and quality of the video conference may fluctuate with the speed and reliability of the data connection.
- There are a variety of ways video conferencing can be conducted—such as using smartphones, tablets, or via desktop computers.
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How Video Conferencing Works
Video conferencing’s main advantage over telephone conference calls is that users can see each other, which allows them to develop stronger relationships.
There are a variety of ways video conferencing can be conducted. Individuals may use web cameras connected to or built into laptops, tablets, or desktop computers. Smartphones and other connected mobile devices equipped with cameras may also be used to connect for video conferences. In such instances, a software-based platform typically is used to transmit the communication over internet protocols.