...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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...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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...From: Michael S De La Fuente Subject: Web Conferencing Programs The purpose behind this memorandum is to instruct management concerning the different web conferencing available to our organization. Web conferencing is a social tool we can use to have long time social affairs with our counterparts. The organization will have the ability to bring our offsite get-togethers thru web conferencing. The program that we chose will save extra time and money while bringing offsite and the organzation together as one. There are five web conferencing programs that were researched, Cisco Webex, Fuze Meeting, Gotomeeting, Infinite Conferencing, and Intercall. As shown underneath in (Table 1) most essential characteristics are discussed. During the research it was found that, FuzeMeeting and CiscoWebEx would not be able to support our needs. FuzeMeeting doesn’t have the capabilities to support VOIP, video or webcam capabilities. CiscoWebEx was not capable of recording the meetings. While Gotomeeting and Infinite Conferencing have max number of individuals that can be on during web conferencing. The one program that meets all of the organizations needs is Intercall. Intercall has the availability to support 124 participants, VOIP, video or webcam capabilities, and recorded meetings. We can also develop with this venture and secure a splendid web conferencing mechanical assembly for future usage. Table 1: Features Researched for Web Conferencing Service Services | Video | Webcam |...
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...Christine Brazanskas From: Dakotah McQuay Subject: Web Conferencing Software This memo is used to determine the best type of Web Conferencing software to be used. I did some research on various types of software, (InfiniteConferencing, Intercall, ClickMeeting) and have found that the best for our company is InfiniteConferencing. The pros on this software far outweigh the cons. The InfiniteConferencing software is a fair price of $35 a month, and with a company growing as quickly as we are, I believe that this is the best web conferencing program for us. This software allows up to 1000 participants, instant pulling, one click publishing with Microsoft Office, Full Desktop or Specific applications sharing, easy control passing, allows you to invite members on the fly, full Microsoft Outlook integration, and fully customizable session settings ("Http://www.onlinemeetingsource.com/web-Conferencing-Reviews/infinite-Conferencing-Review/", 2013). InterCall and ClickMeeting had many good credentials as well, but weren’t best suited for our company. InterCall could not be hosted on a Mac, which is used by many of our employees. The price per month was $42 dollars and didn’t allow as many participants. ClickMeeting only ran about $10, but was not as user friendly and required knowledge of the software. The functionality and security did not score as high as the other two types of software. After having done this research I feel more at ease to present this information...
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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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...Networks/Enterprise Group Project: - Web Conferencing and Business Impacts prepared by Aqueel khoja mohsin ali Raja Pethanasamy shihab ahmed list of Figures Figure 1: Adobe Connect Features 6 Figure 2: Host Server Internals 6 Figure 3: Adobe Connect Architecture 8 Figure 4: XCON Standards 9 Figure 5: Top web conferencing solutions 9 Table of Contents Executive summary 2 Introduction 3 Technical Aspects of Web Conferencing 6 i) Web conferencing 6 ii) Technical Features of web conferencing 7 iii) How web conferencing works 7 iv) Server Architecture 8 v) Issues with web conferencing 7 vi) Standards in web conferencing 8 How companies are using the web conference 9 a) Identify and Describe Issues 12 b) Web conferencing advantages 8 c) Challenges of webconferencing 8 d) Web conferencing advantages 8 Businsess impacts of web conferencing 8 a) Businsess impacts of web conferencing 8 b) Collobaration and Process Management Survey Results 8 c) Business Case Studies 8 a)Seagate Case study 8 b)Vodafone Case Study 8 c)University of Notre Case Study 8 d)Cost Savings from web conferencing 8 e)Top web conferencing solutions for Enterprise 8 Conclusion & Recommendation 10 Executive summary As an integral part of the course “Integrated System Network” for E Business Technologies Program we are assigned by our respected course teacher to write a report on “Web Conferencing and its impact in Business”...
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...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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...Memo Date: April 11, 2011 To: Management To: Brittany Farrier RE: Web Conferencing Programs Research After conducting basic research on web conferencing, I have found quite a few programs that I believe would be well suited for our purpose. However, based on the rating on Infinite Conferencing, I have concluded that this be the program that we should use. My decision is based on the following: 1. Conferencing Features have an “Excellent” rating (TechMediaNetwork, 2011) 2. Audio and Teleconference features have an “Excellent” rating (TechMediaNetwork, 2011) 3. Video and Webcam features have an “Excellent” rating (TechMediaNetwork, 2011) 4. Security Features have an “Excellent” rating (TechMediaNetwork, 2011) 5. Help and support have an “Excellent” rating (TechMediaNetwork, 2011) 6. Ease of Use have an “Excellent” rating (TechMediaNetwork, 2011) This program has an overall “Excellent” rating which also drew my focus on this software compared to all of the other ones that I have researched. “Using Infinite Conferencing’s phone and web conferencing services, users can meet with two people or 5,000, so it’s flexible enough for team meetings or an investor relations event. Participants can present slides, share information, documents and ideas, enhancing discussion and making it quicker and easier to work together.” (Web Conferencing Comparison, 2011). It is also a very inexpensive program for our company if financial issues are...
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...| Sparky Designs | Memo To: | Mario and Luigi CEO | From: | Brian Duncan | cc: | Peach and Toad | Date: | August 3, 2014 | Re: | Web Conferencing | | | After having fulfilled the request of researching a web conferencing tool for the company to use, further research shows that Cisco WebEx and IBM Sametime are our best possibilities moving forward. A compare and contrast assessment of the two companies listed, shows that for the size and possible growth of Sparky Designs Cisco WebEx is the best fit. Cisco WebEx allows the company 100 users to be live streamed at one time per host. That means that when we open up the California site we will have to purchase another host however, that will allow up to have 200 employees on at once. While the employees are communicating in high-definition live stream via mobile device or desktop, they can share access to their desktops and documents, remotely access their individual systems, engage cloud capabilities; major operating system support is also available. IBM Sametime allows the user to do many of the same things however, their costs are based on per named user as opposed to per host. Ref Table 1 Sparky Designs is currently at 50 employees that means if the company goes with Cisco WebEx then the cost will be $89 a month. If Sparky Designs chooses IBM Sametime then the cost per month will be $4000. Even if Sparky Designs only buy 10 named users from IBM Sametime the cost will be $800 a month. Sparky...
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...successful business or modern organization. As a result of advancement in technology, web conferencing is evolving very rapidly giving businesses opportunities to reap its benefit. Today organizations are adopting the computer conferencing to realize a number of benefits. However, an organization may spend a lot of money and time to invest on the modern technology and equipment, and still not benefit, as it ought to. Internet-based or the web conferencing is a mode of communication that refers to as real-time communication. In web conferencing many computer users can connect to the internet and view the same screen with a presenter giving information as the case may be. The systems are characterized by texting, voice over IP, and video in full motion. The system allows the users to hold their business meetings, do their presentations, and provide customer care and education services among others. The attendees may transmit the control from one to the other as we can only have one main presenter at a time. In order to have the web conferencing effective the organization requires every user have a high-speed internet connection, installation of supporting software and personal computers with the specifications to support web use. This case assignment speaks to how we help our organizations to use Internet-based conferencing safely and effectively. The web conferencing or the internet based internet conferencing can help the organizations embrace the modern technology but should be done in...
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...Memorandum Date: 10/11/2013 To: Neil Peart From: Jon Paul Jones Subject: Web Conferencing Programs During the our last meeting you requested that I research Web Conferencing Programs. I have conduct a The two web conferencing programs that I have chosen and believe to be the best choices are Adobe Connect, and Instant Teleseminar. The reason I chose Adobe Connect is because it is the best value for unlimited online meetings. It is fully hosted and has PC, Mac, and mobile phone capabilities. Where Instant Teleseminar has a higher price, unlimited use, a higher 500 person capacity as well as customizable web page templates which can enhance the conference. Comparing the two top choices, the Instant Teleseminar is the best choice, with more... Program information: Features Infinite Intercall Ready Talk Participants 1000 125 150 Operating System Windows Windows All Application Sharing Yes Yes Yes Audio Yes Yes Yes Desktop Sharing Yes Yes Yes File Transfer Yes Yes Yes Schedule Meetings Yes Yes Yes Encryption Yes Yes Yes User Authentication Yes Yes Yes Meeting Recording/Playback Yes Yes Yes As shown in the above chart, each of the programs that I have considered have excellent qualities, but Web Interpoint is the only one that I feel meets all of our company’s needs. The cost of the program is higher than the others, but when the extra features are considered the additional cost seems to be worth it. The file transfer feature will allow each meeting...
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...From: Johnathan W. Cypher To: Management RE: Web Conferencing Program I would like to quickly discuss the web conferencing program that I feel will benefit the company not just in the cost of using, but the amount of features this program allows. The program I feel fits what we need is the Infinite Conferencing Program made by Infinite. For only $35 dollars we could have up to 1 thousand colleagues conferencing all at once. The program is easy to use and doesn't take long to learn. They have live help if you run into any problems. This program is recommended by many top ranking companies. The only downside to this program is it doesn't have embedded video which isn't a major factor for what we need it for. The program also offers the ability to have impromptu meetings or carefully planned conferences. In my research this program was the best fit and the reviews really made me decide this is the one we want. Any questions or concerns don't hesitate to ask. Best Regards, Johnathan W. Cypher |Adobe. Adobe Connect. Retrieved 13 January 2013 from Adobe.com: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html | | | |Cisco . Cisco WebEx Meeting Center. Retrieved 13 January 2013 from Cisco.com: http://www.cisco...
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...Virtual Meetings: Smart Management This is just my opinions—no research as yet. Question 1 This is a yes and no. In the immediate future—no. * Australian bandwidth is not adequate in the majority of country areas which still rely on slow broadband, wireless, satellite, dial-up. By this I am talking about the quality necessary for real face-to-face communication. I think the poor audio and video performance (delays) stated in the case study still exist, making the video conference experience less than ideal. I don’t know if the NBN will improve this, but I believe that this is still the major obstacle to videoconferencing still not taking off. * Cost is prohibitive for the majority of businesses, and possibly outweighing any cost advantage of reduced travel. * If extinct means never, then no, it won’t replace face-to-face meetings. This is still fundamental to business operations. A face-to-face meeting at some stage will still be desirable and probably necessary * Web conferencing, using webcams, still have a place in providing a video contact option, if you are prepared to accept any lower quality that you may experience. * If you can access another companies’ high quality videoconferencing equipment (rent the access time) then this may provide an alternative. There may be an argument for community based videoconferencing equipment. Question 2 Telepresence is videoconferencing technology that makes you feel as though you are actually there...
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...TermPaperWarehouse.com - Free Term Papers, Essays and Research Documents The Research Paper Factory Join Search Browse Saved Papers Home Page » Business and Management Information In: Business and Management Information Individual assignment 1. Yes, I agree with video and Web conferencing will make business travel extinct because it is more convenient than business travel. Recording to the report issued by the Global e-Sustainability Initiative and the Climate Group in 2008. It said that up to 20 percent of business travel could be replaced by virtual meeting technology. It means the number of business travel will decrease. Also, there have a example in the article, technology consulting firm Accenture reports that it eliminated expenditures for 240 international trips and 120 domestic flights in a single month. It was a good example to prove business travel will extinct. Technology (video and Web conferencing) help employers communicate with each other more easily. Business travel is not the only way to confer. 2. Videoconferencing allows individuals at two or more locations to communicate simultaneously through two-way video and audio transmissions. Telepresence strives to make users feel as if they are actually present in a location different from their own.The critical feature of videoconferencing is the digital compression of audio and video streams by a device called a codec. Most companies deemed videoconferencing...
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