Audio and Web Conferencing Technologies

Audio conferencing is a technology which facilitates two or more individuals to speak to each other at the same time, even if they are separated by vast distances.

In an audio conference, regular phones and VoIP technology are used as communication tools between participants. If the regular phones are used, then each participant dials in and communicates with each other over the same phone line. If VoIP technology is used in place of regular phones, then, the participants connect headphones and microphones to their computers and communicate with each other over the internet.

Web conferencing is a technology which facilitates sharing of photographs and videos, along with audio messages in a conference.

In a web conference, individuals can use their computer systems to share important documents and other information with each other. Therefore, a number of individuals can work on the same documents, blueprints and software applications at the same time. Every individual participating in the conference is able to view the same display on their computer screens. With the use of special applications and software, the users can also create diagrams and pictures for demonstrating ideas to other members present in the conference.

Audio and web conferencing technologies have been found to be a useful medium of business communications by different organizations.

There are many benefits of using audio and web conferecing. The basic benefit is that, these technologies cut down traveling expenses to a great extent. Next, they facilitate the arrangement of important meetings within a few minutes. Most importantly, these technologies help organizations to maintain a regular and effective communication, both internally and externally.