...Option 1: Web Conferencing Programs Research Memo MEMORADUM Date: August 19, 2013 To: John Doe, Manager From: , Research Department Subject: Web Conferencing Programs Research In this memo you will find the research on three different web conferencing programs; Fuze Box, Infinite Conferencing, and Cisco WebEx. These points summarize my findings. 1. Performance of the programs Fuze Box | * Screen the conference in HD * APP and Desktop screen sharing * Simple to collaborate at any time on any device * Works with iPhones to tablets, Macs to PCs, * Androids to iPhones and PCs to Macs * Cloud storage and VoIP Audio | Infinite Conferencing | * Share the entire desktop with Web meeting participants * Get instant feedback of the meetings * VoIP Audio and private and public chat * With one click transfer files to all participants * Video web conferencing for everyone * 24/7 phone support when needed | Cisco WebEx | * Share all applications and documents * VoIP Audio * Users are managed * Video in HD * Option for corporate licensing * 24/7 live support | During my research on the three web conferencing programs I found that they all would benefit our company in different ways. 2. The Cost of each program Fuze Box | * Free 14 day trial * From $17-$69 a mouth depending on the plan you choose * $17 plan allow 12 participants, 1 GB of Storage and unlimited VoIP audio * $69 plan allow 100 plus participants...
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...information – face to face is a lot more personal than a phone because you can see their body language and f acial expressions, for example you can see whether they are showing signs of confusion so you can slow do and try and explain what you are saying more clearly. By talking to someone in person you can give them more direct information. Source of information (internal and external) – one example of internal face to face use In Tesco would be if an manager was to discuss wage or overtime with other staff he or she is more likely to discuss this matter in person. one example of external would be if a member of staff was talking to a customer about the new closing times that could be put in place over the next couple of weeks. Video conference Purpose of information – this would be best used for a large multinational business which has...
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...Date: 9/1/2014 To: My Manager From: Alton Chinnery Subject: Corporate Memo Based on my research about communication via web, I came up with a great idea for our manager to communicate with us. I think Citrix Gotomeeting would be idle and the perfect software to communicate with one another at the job sights. It’s great for weekly conference calls. Gotomeeting would have a capacity of approximate 1 to 1000 people per conference. It’s fast and has a variety of options to conference with, for example you can be able to video chat with other people on your team, at the same time. This software will allow you to video chat, audio chat, and privately chat with any member you would like to. “High-quality integrated service with unlimited meetings, free mobile apps, IM, and simultaneous video and screen sharing” (M. Heller GoToMeeting Vs MyTruecloud) Program Capacity Supported OS Audio Support Video Support Chat Support Desktop Sharing Yuuguu 1-30 Windows Mac Linux No No Yes Yes PowWow365 1-500 Windows Mac Linux Yes No Yes Yes LiveOn 1-1000 Windows Yes Yes Yes No Citrix Gotomeeting 1-1000 Windows Mac Yes Yes Yes yes Drum web meeting 1-50 Windows Mac Linux Yes No No No ICU Live 1-36 Windows Yes Yes Yes Yes Based on my research there are a lot of great software programs for conference and video chat, but I believe that Gotomeeting would have much more than they carry. This video chat would provide great service which means the signal would not drop; Audio would...
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...Corporate Memo Student ENG/221 February 30, 2014 Instructor Corporate Memo Memorandum To: CIO Jeff Bridges CC: CIO Support Team From: Student Date: 6/30/2014 ------------------------------------------------- Re: Choices for Web Conferencing Software Choosing the Best Available Software There are many web conference choices available for almost any purpose. Our team would benefit greatly from most of them, but their value varies greatly by cost, usability, and resource usage. I have selected three different programs for your review. Software Selection Firstly, all of our onsite users are currently using the Microsoft Windows operating system. Some users located offsite use Macintosh OS X. This would have presented a problem in the past, but luckily almost every choice today allows for use in both cases. Software Number 1: Cisco WebEx This software is excellent. It allows for almost any application that could be desired in a business setting. The price is $19.99 a month for the annual plan, it allows for HD video conferencing, desktop sharing, mobile phone access, remote control, VOIP, and can be initiated by a single host computer. Software Number 2: Adobe Connect This software also allows for basically anything we could expand to use. It’s price is $45.00 a month per host. The service offers HD and SD video conferencing, desktop sharing, mobile phone access, remote control, VOIP, great document sharing support, and like all others listed here, a virtual shareable whiteboard...
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...| New York Freelance Technologies | Memo To: Management From: Crystal Wright CC: Crystal Wright Date: [ 3/28/2011 ] Re: Web Conferencing Programs After our last meeting on March 21, we have discussed using Web Conferencing Programs for weekly status meetings. I understand the department is undecided on what programs are available. I undertook the assignment to research the various programs available and find one that best suits our company’s needs. I researched four Web Conferencing Program companies and below listed my findings. The following points summarize my findings. 1. Performance During a one-week test period at http://digitalmeeting.co.uk/conferencing-services/audio-web-conferencing/,http://www.webex.com/products/web-conferencing.html, http://www.microsoft.com/online/office-live-meeting.aspx and http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/online_collaboration, I found Digital Meeting and Go to Meeting to have the best features that fits our companies needs. 2. Specifications Both Digital Meeting and Go to Meeting are able to be used on mobile devices and personal computers, which will benefit staff anywhere. The table below lists the features of both Web-Conferencing Programs. Web-conferencing programs | Features | Digital Meeting (http://digitalmeeting.co.uk/conferencing-services/audio-web-conferencing/) | Audio Web: * No software download required * Unlimited number of participants * Manage your conference through computer, fixed line or mobilePre-Meeting Tools: *...
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...are essential to keeping the workforce and public informed. Emails are used by business to send out memos, surveys, and last minute information that employee’s need to know. Emails are a good way to send information throughout an entire business it is fast, simple and easy to use. Video conferencing is key for a manager who needs to talk to present and future investors, over a web camera and microphone via the internet. It is a great way for business with foreign or long distance dealers or investors to keep in contact and give an in person interview or conference. Social media is important for a business to keep the public involved with what the company is doing and any specials that may be going on. Social media is important and is a good way to make new customers or to get the valuable feedback from the public about your product. Telephones have been around for a while and are key to keeping communication in the workplace. Telephones and cell phones are an easy to use device and with a push of a button can contact some one you need to talk to. I believe that the use of telephones and email are the most effective means of communication in the workplace. Phone calls and emails are an essential means of a small business and can make connecting with employees more manageable. Also email is green to the planet and doesn’t utilize paper products normal letters and memos...
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...Memo To: Manager CC: Manager From: Jack Steward Date: [ 2/25/2013 ] Re: Web Conferencing Programs I have been researching the web conferencing programs and come up with Infinite Conferencing. The services will cost $35.00 per month. This program is easy to use but the only problem that this site is that it has no tutorial. The video of this program gives you many settings that you are able to adjust it to what suits everyone needs. The audio for this program is set up where both or all sides are able to talk at the same time without taking turns. The security for this program is top rated because it will give you an unique URL for each of the online meetings. It also is encrypted using 128-bit AES encryption. I have also researched the web conferencing programs: ClickMeeting and InterCall. These other two web conferencing programs either lack in the audio, video, or the security is the reason I didn’t choose these other two. ClickMeeting I see will have audio and security issues while in the middle or beginning of the conference. InterCall I see will be lacking in the audio during the web broadcasting in the conferencing. Web Conferencing Programs Comparisions | | Infinite | InterCall | ClickMeeting | Video and Interactivity | 10/10 | 9.4/10 | 9.3/10 | Audio and Teleconference | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | 8.3/10 | Security | 10/10 | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | Help and Support | 8.3/10 | 9.4/10 | 10/10...
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...Memo To: Amy Brown From: David Carlson Date: 07/11/2011 Re: Research for a new, easy-to-use web conference program Message: On your request I have done some research into various web conferencing programs. Included is a table of the different programs I researched. In my research I came across several very good programs, but as I continued with my research one program stood out above the rest, Adobe Connect 8. When I did my research I was looking at usability, cost, features, and company reliability. Beck (2010) states, “Adobe Connect 8 is easier to use, offers better collaboration, richer audio and video experiences, improved access and extensibility, and increased security and support.” Connect is set up so that web conferencing is easier to setup and connect to. It has optimized screen control and enhanced audio and video controls. According to Info Tech (2011) "on a relative basis, Adobe maintained the highest Info-Tech Value Score of the vendor group." Value score: "Vendors that score high offer more bang for the buck(e.g. features, usability, stability, etc.)than the average vendor, while the inverse is true for those that score lower." (Info Tech, 2011) I recommend that we purchase Adobe Connect for our web conferencing needs. Not only it will it be easy to integrate into our system but it also has applications for eLearning and webinars, making it a great tool to help our people stay on top of the game. Source: Info Tech Research Group,...
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...Effective Communication Daronza Harris HSC 325 March 9, 2015 Geraldine O'Neal Effective Communication Workplace trends in the twenty-first century are different from traditional bureaucratic organizational structures of the past. Organizations favor promptness and customer satisfaction over rigid policies and formal procedures. Off-site consultants, sub-contracted employees, and outside resources often provide services at lower cost than internal operations. Contracting services outside an organization is a new trend that offers diversity and constant exposure to vendors promoting the most advanced products and services; as a result, effective communication is an elaborate part of the work environment. After working in the state of Louisiana for a home health agency for 13 years, the hierarchical structure was visibly dominant. During my 13-year tenure in a privately owned business, I have been enlightened on the characteristics of multifaceted organizational structure. Company owners have dual roles- not only as administration but as employees. Cross-functional teams incorporate administrative duties with field staff functions. The administrator, director of nurses and assistant director of nurses each have days scheduled to see patients as well as perform administrative duties. In addition to managing finances and employee benefits, the chief financial officer manages the office staff. Office staff members also have integrated responsibilities within this matrix...
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...infrastructure, which is cost effective, secured and reliable among organizations. One decade ago telephones changed the way we communicate with one other. Computers and the Internet dramatically changed our communications too. Now the mobile phone is widespread and is providing instant communication to many. Technological computing, networking computing, and Mobil are methods, which can facilitate group communication among supervisors, employees, and customers. The big technology revolution is Wi-Fi This wireless technology allows wireless devices to hook up to a network, and be able to surf the internet without wires and about anywhere Communication can take many forms, which can include emails, phone, messenger, letters, memos, and or face-to-face conference calls. Technology has drastically changed the way employers work individually and how teams can work together. E-mails can be used to provide information to a singular person or to distribute information to any number of employees or members within the organization. Intranet permits in the distribution of important information, which can affect everyone within the organization some of the advantages are: Speed – Effective in acquiring quick answers either yes or no type of questions no longer a constraint in...
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...Web Conferencing Programs Research Memo Allen Settles ENG 221 November 24, 2013 Instructor: Tim Toole Memorandum TO: Management FROM: Allen Settles SUBJECT: Web Conferencing Software Research My assignment was to research Web Conferencing software in order to help our company become more user friendly to our remote users and clients. During my research I reviewed three different Web Conferencing Software programs I believe will meet our criteria. In addition to price points, there are four areas of features and functionality that I will use to evaluate when choosing a web conferencing solution: 1. Ease of use 2. Browser-based technology 3. Cloud computing 4. Mobile access. The three programs are Fuze Meeting, GoToMeeting and WebEx. Of these three Fuze Meeting was the best fit for our company. Fuze Meeting makes it easy for users to get up to speed with the product and participate fully in meetings from the very first time they access it, without having to download any software. Fuze Meeting’s advanced integrated audio functionality gives users multiple ways to connect – toll, toll-free, Skype, and VoIP – as well as supporting international access in over 20 countries. The Fetch feature gives users a simple way to track down meeting invitees, meaning you may never again have to start a meeting late because a key participant is missing. Fuze Meeting up to date browser technology allows it to be compatible with IE, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome and Opera. ...
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...Web Conferencing Programs Research Memo Walter B. Williams Jr. Eng 221 Jun 11th, 2014 Dr. Rose Safir Subject: Web Conferencing Programs Dr. Safir, as you requested, I have a web conferencing program that our company can use for our future weekly status meetings. The program that I recommend is GoToMeeting. I chose GoToMeeting because it fits into the needs of the company for our web conference calls. Here are some of the key pointers that made me chose GoToMeeting over the other web conferencing programs. You can use this program to meet and collaborate with others around the world. For one low flat rate, you can provide in real time, presentations, demonstrations, online training and more. There is also an option to show your entire screen, or just a specific document. GoToWebinar, which is a step lets you have unlimited webinars with up to 1000 attendees. GoToMeeting can be used to meet and collaborate with others all over the world. You can provide presentations, demonstrations, online training, collaboration on documents and more in real-time for one low flat rate. You’ll have the option to show your entire screen, an application or just a specific document. With GoToMeeting you can invite others to your meetings via phone, email or IM. GoToWebinar, a step up, allows for unlimited webinars with up to 1000 attendees. GoToMeeting Corporate, geared toward organizations, allows multiple organizer accounts with unlimited webinars for up to 1000 attendees. ...
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...“Communication skills are essential to your career success and effective communication yields numerous business benefits.” Do you agree/disagree with this statement? Explain. 1. Messages flow into, through, and out of business organizations in a variety of ways. What are the types of communication used in an organizational setting? Explain its types. 2. For the following tasks, identify the necessary direction of communication. Suggest an appropriate type or types of communication (casual conversation, formal interview, meeting, workshop, web conference, instant messaging, memo, blog, bulletin board notice, and so on), and briefly explain your suggestions. * As human resources manager, you want to announce details about this year’s company picnic. * As director of internal communication, you want to convince top management of the need for an internal executive blog. * As production manager, you want to make sure that both the sales manager and the finance manager receive your scheduling estimates. * As marketing manager, you want to help employees throughout the company understand the marketplace and customer needs. 3. Your colleague in office has very poor communication skills. You want to help him/her recognize the ways/ characteristics of effective business communication so that he/she can make his/her communication effective. What are those characteristics? 4. The globalization of business and competition has increased the value of information...
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...Question one – What decisions did I make in each cycle and what were the results of those decisions? I the first part of I had to formulate a Public Relations strategy for Greenenergy. I selected Systems for Polls and Surveys, Media Communications Tools, Corporate Web Site, Trade Shows, TV interviews for CEO, Environmental Conservation Activities, Fact Finding Team and Crisis Communications Process. I selected the relevant Public Relations tools and therefore chosen the most effective plans. However, I did not optimize my Public Relations strategy because I included the Marketing and Public Relations Advertising Plan. In the second simulation, during a crisis in Greenenergy, I had to decide how to treat the message to communicate to the publics. I chose to be honest, and I chose the right option. Releasing information to the media ensured that my message was communicated immediately and earned me credibility. By cooperating with independent investigating authorities, my company earned additional credibility. INTERNAL COMMUNICATION HIERARCHY My decisions on the internal public order were legal department, senior management, employees then major investors. I was close to the correct hierarchy senior management must be the first to be informed of bad news. Senior Management must be the first to know of any bad news, because often it is they who deicide what strategy to employ. Their participation in...
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...ADMN 233 Assignment 3 Part 1 Routine E-Mail Messages and Memos 25 marks (Questions 1 and 2) Refer as needed to material in Chapter 8. Read the instructions for each activity. Answer all questions clearly and concisely. Include examples to support your answers. Activity A – Routine memo Read the following scenario and respond to the question that follows. Scenario 1: Performance Assessment Judith Halls, Manager of Human Resources at The Maritime Fish Packing Cooperative, wrote the following first draft of a reply memo. | The Maritime Fish Packing Cooperative | |Interoffice Memo | | | |Date: December 4, 2009 | | | |To: Michael Foreman, President ...
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