3. Virtual meetings
Virtual meeting technologies cover a wide range of
tools that let team members in different locations to
interact at the same time without risk and cost of
travel.
For Example
IM (Instant Messaging) chat sessions
Telephone conference calls
Video conferencing etc
4. Video conferencing
Combines audio communication with live video
Team members can see each others
Demonstrate their products
Transmit their visual information
Two systems of video conferencing
Room system
Desktop system
5. Room system
This system requires
Specialized conferencing room facilities.
Large video screen displays.
Involves more participants.
This type of system is used for big business deals.
6. Desktop system
This system is used for small scale meetings like
individual meetings
This system uses
Webcam attached to participant PC’s
Computer monitor for video display
Audio devices
Internet or standard phone connection
7. Web-Based Meeting
It is the most sophisticated meeting system combines
the best of IM, shared workspaces and video
conferencing with other tools like virtual white
boards.
It is really time saving.
The attendees can log on from laptops , PC’s even cell
phones sitting any where in the world.
8. Advantages
Its main advantage is that far flung teams can work
together on documents, designs and other materials
though they were in same room.
It reduces cost of travel and preparation to organize
the meeting.
It reduces schedule disruptions i.e. any person from
anywhere can attend the meeting without disruptions
in his/her own schedule.
9. Example
For example, you and your team might have task to
design layout of new offices. Then you can share your
ideas verbally and can make changes in the layout also.
10. Latest Technology
Latest twist in online meetings are Darknets, small,
invitation-only networks are more secure then other
networks.
Darknets are used to exchange highly confidential
information.
