The Whitlock Group Explains Videoconferencing - the "Face" of "Face-to-Face" Communications January 13, 2006 Many business people know the phrase "time is money," but how many of these people actually make changes within their organization to save time and money? It has become widely known that the videoconferencing industry has enjoyed an enormous growth throughout the world. This growth is projected to continue as people in the corporate, government, and educational markets strategically embrace videoconferencing as the "new face" of "face-to-face" business communication. In fact, many people have found that participating in a videoconferencing meeting is just as effective as meeting face-to-face. Though it can't replace the reverent handshake, a videoconference meeting can be just as informative, interactive, and important as any standard meeting! What are some of the typical uses of videoconferencing technology? Meetings: Hold board meetings, planning sessions, and sales meetings with remote offices. Training: Broadcast training initiatives to employees in multiple locations. Healthcare: Conduct consultations with remote physicians and patients. Review x-rays, charts, and other data. Recruiting and Interviewing: Human Resource professionals find videoconferencing reduces the need to transport a candidate from a distant city for an employment interview. Marketing and Corporate Communications: Bring company-wide participants together to streamline brainstorming sessions and make "bigger" meetings more productive. Remote decision makers can review graphical concepts, copy and contracts more effectively. Education: Schools and training centers can now offer courses to students in remote locations through interactive videoconferencing! Students on the receiving end can see and hear the professor in real-time. Essentially, a videoconference can be substituted in almost any "meeting" situation. With videoconferencing, it's now possible to be in more than one place at one time! The Whitlock Group has a dedicated team that concentrates exclusively on videoconferencing solutions. We represent the full range of videoconferencing vendors, including industry-leaders Tandberg and Polycom. In addition to the standard videoconferencing gear, The Whitlock Group can specify optional add-on equipment to enhance the use of your system: Document Cameras are used for the transmission of paperwork for your meetings. Control Systems are frequently integrated to enable the presenter to control lights, sound, screens, curtains, and video inputs. Sufficient lighting is essential for quality video transmission. We'll provide you with recommendations based on your needs and environment. Projection systems and plasma screens enhance the transmission of visual information. Sound quality will be optimized so participants can easily receive and distribute audio information. Podiums/stands provide multiple options for any environment. The Whitlock Group can develop systems based on your needs, time frame, and budget. To learn how videoconferencing technology can save your organization time and money, contact The Whitlock Group's Videoconferencing Team at (800) 726-9843. Or, Request a Quote using our online request form. We hope to meet you face-to-face! Related links: Overview of Videoconferencing Solutions Tips for Optimizing Your Videoconferencing System