What is Video Conferencing?
Video Conferencing enables you to see, hear and speak, as well as share documents
and other information with customers, suppliers, business associates and
employees in various locations in a real-time collaboration environment.
Who should use Video Conferencing?
Anyone who normally gets on an airplane for business or professional use
will save time, money and wear and tear by meeting and collaborating with
colleagues and customers via Video Conferencing. Some of the worlds largest,
most respected corporations count on ACT for our reliable, professional,
easy-to-use video conferencing services. Small- and medium-sized businesses
also appreciate the powerful efficiencies of video conferencing. In addition,
state and federal government groups, not-for-profit organizations, trade
associations, attorneys, accountants, physicians, educators, executive search
firms, consulting companies and human resource professionals utilize our
services regularly.
What is Multipoint Video Conferencing?
Think of multipoint video conferencing as the video
conferencing equivalent of a telephone conference call. With a multipoint video
conference, as many sites as you require can participate in a multi-person,
multi-location, multi-presentation meeting.
There are three different ways of displaying your multi-point video
conference. You can:
- Show all sites simultaneously in a windows format.
- Show only the site where a participant is currently speaking.
- Actively manage your video conference on the go with an operator who will change
the video image from location to location when appropriate.
Regardless of how you show the video, audio from all sites will be shared at all
times just like a telephone conference call.
Whether you need to communicate with three sites or 60, ACT can arrange your
next multi-location meeting with a multipoint video conference.
What components are required for a video meeting?
The minimum required components at each endpoint of a video conference are a
microphone, a camera, a codec, a monitor and a speaker. The camera and
microphone capture the image and sound, while the codec converts the video and
audio into a digital signal, encodes it and sends it out. The codec at the other
end decodes the signal and distributes the video and audio to the receiving
monitor and speaker.
How do I schedule a video conference?
You have two options:
- Give us a call. Our account representatives will be happy to assist you with all
the details of your conference.
- Complete the
online reservation form. Your company will be assigned your own Conference
Coordinator who will call you back to discuss any details and special requests.
