One of the features that separates MeetMeNow from the competition is the WebEx MediaTone Network. Most web conferencing applications use the Internet as a communication medium, but MeetMeNow leverages a global private network called MediaTone to connect you with conference attendees. This network is 100% owned and operated by WebEx and uses a carrier-switched technology that resembles your phone company’s network.
What is the WebEx MediaTone Network?
September 22, 2008 – 12:31 am
9 Things You Can Do with Web Conferencing Software
September 14, 2008 – 1:21 am
Web conferencing is a quick, efficient, and affordable way to have high touch meetings and deliver interactive presentations. Here is a short list of things you can do with web conferencing: Read More
5 Tips for Effective Online Meetings
September 13, 2008 – 2:45 am
How would you describe the last online meeting you attended? Was it a good use of your time? Did you accomplish your goals? Was the meeting even necessary?
Every year people spend countless hours in meetings. Many of these meetings are unnecessary, lack clear objectives, and take you away from important work.
Using Video with Web Conferencing
September 10, 2008 – 12:54 am
Face to face interaction is an important part of any meeting. Being able to read people’s body language helps you communicate more effectively. Adding video conferencing to your web meeting can make participants feel like they’re in the same room.
Video conferencing has been available to businesses since the early 1980’s. Back then video conferencing technology was extremely expensive, which put it out of reach for most small businesses. When the Internet started taking off in the 1990’s video conferencing became available to the masses. But low bandwidth, low quality hardware, and early video compression made web video more of a novelty than a practical business application.
Desktop Sharing Tips for Online Meetings
September 8, 2008 – 12:42 am
One of the biggest benefits of web conferencing is the ability to share your desktop with meeting attendees. With desktop sharing you can deliver a PowerPoint presentation, collaborate on a spreadsheet, train colleagues on a new software application, and perform a product sales demonstration.
Over the past five years I’ve conducted dozens of online meetings where desktop sharing was an integral part of the meeting. Being able to share my desktop over the web has helped me communicate clearly with clients, contractors, and vendors. Sometimes it’s easier to get your point across when people can look over your shoulder while you talk.
The Best Audio for Web Conferencing
September 3, 2008 – 11:45 pm
Small businesses can save hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars a year by switching from a plain old telephone service to the latest voice over IP plan.
The benefits of using VOIP are compelling:
- Free or low cost long distance
- Free features like caller id, call waiting, 3-way calling, and voicemail
- You can choose your own area code
How Much Do You Spend on Remote Meetings?
August 27, 2008 – 2:20 am
The cost of oil has skyrocketed over the last 12 months. It’s hard to watch a newscast or pick up a newspaper without hearing or reading about the surge in oil prices. The increase in oil and energy prices has had an impact on nearly every business. Nobody has been hit harder than the travel industry.
As the cost of oil continues to rise so does the cost of airline tickets, cab fares and other travel related expenses. Widespread increases in travel expenditures have hit small businesses particularly hard. Read More