{"id":36,"date":"2012-05-02T20:56:45","date_gmt":"2012-05-02T20:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/convergedsystems.com\/blog\/?p=36"},"modified":"2018-10-09T11:57:50","modified_gmt":"2018-10-09T16:57:50","slug":"what-is-videoconferencing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.convergedsystems.com\/blog\/what-is-videoconferencing\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Videoconferencing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"Lifesize Videoconferencing\" href=\"http:\/\/convergedsystems.com\/lifesize.html\">Video conferencing <\/a>is an incredible communication technology, which uses both audio and video to connect people anywhere in the world. This form of communication is often used when there is more than one user needing to interact. It is ideal when people are in different locations, but need to all be in the conversation.<\/p>\n<p>There are several pieces of equipment which you will need to be able to use a videoconferencing system correctly.\u00a0 A computer, microphone, camera, video screen and sound system are all vital for you to be able to communicate clearly with other users. The Internet is of course the main factor in the equation.<\/p>\n<p>You will find that using videoconferencing is straightforward and will enable you to communicate in real time. Natural face to face communication can be achieved and will ensure that you can keep in contact with people. This system can be used for both personal and business use.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses that have different locations around the world will benefit greatly from using videoconferencing systems. There will no longer be a need to send employees on long trips for meetings. Every single person can stay where they are and still be involved in the meeting by using a <a title=\"Polycom Videoconferencing\" href=\"http:\/\/convergedsystems.com\/polycom.html\">videoconferencing system<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are several different videoconferencing systems for you to choose from, depending on your needs and budget. 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