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International conference calling made easy

Admin 9th May 2014

A conference call is a just a phone call that involves a group of participants who dial into a conference bridge that is hosted by the teleconferencing service provider. Participants dial a phone number and then punch in an access code that will then connect them to the appropriate teleconference. International and domestic conference calls share many similarities, but there are also many key differences about an international call.

International conferencing solutions are provided by most major conference call service providers. The principal difference between domestic and international phone conferencing is the fact that different countries have different dialling conventions. You first need to dial the country code for the international destination followed by the phone number.

Don’t repeat yourself – say it once to everyone

Admin 6th May 2014

Many a time, participants of a conference call are required to repeat themselves over and over again because others are not able to hear them properly. If you find your conference calls fuzzy or disturbed by the hiss of static, fret not. Most of such issues that mar the quality of a voice conference can be easily eliminated.

The most important thing for crystal clear conferencing solutions is to choose the right conference call service provider. The better the technology used by the teleconferencing service provider, the greater will be the clarity of the call. The capacity of the conference bridge also matters.

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Reduce travel costs with conference calling

Admin 30th April 2014

The recent economic downturn has prompted many companies, big and small, to have a close look at their expenses. Business travel forms a major chunk of annual expenses for several companies, so that is one of the areas where a lot of cost cutting is involved. But to run a successful business, it is essential to keep communication lines open. Without communicating regularly with business partners and clients, there is little chance that any business will survive in the highly competitive market of today.

So how do smart companies manage to cut down on travel costs, yet communicate with major stake holders and colleagues on a regular basis? The answer is teleconferencing. By availing of the sophisticated conferencing solutions offered by reputed teleconferencing service providers, businesses can have the best of both worlds.

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Recording a conference call – meeting minutes made easy

Admin 29th April 2014

Taking minutes is an important activity that is part of every meeting, whether it is a normal face-to-face business meeting or a conference call. Accurate minutes reflect whatever was discussed during the meeting and make a permanent record of the discussion. Sometimes it may so happen that the person taking the minutes may forget to include some vital points or he may not even have heard them because he was busy scribbling down the previous point of discussion. By recording a voice conference, you can ensure that none of the important discussion points are missed. If the call is important enough you can even nave the entire call transcribed and sent to participants at a later date.

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Conference calling: the easy way to communicate

Admin 24th April 2014

The world today is highly advanced when it comes to communication. Many companies use video and audio conferencing solutions to a great extent to regularly keep in touch with business partners, colleagues and customers spread across the globe and also to save their time and money.

It might not be feasible for you to keep travelling to different places to connect with business contacts, friends or family. In this situation, conference call services prove to be the ideal solution. Through regular conference calls you can connect with any number of people located anywhere in the world.

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Conference calling reduces carbon impact

Admin 23rd April 2014

Teleconferencing is the preferred means of business communication today because it helps save time, money and even the environment. Call conferencing eliminates the need for frequent travel and cuts down the greenhouse gas emissions that are caused by automobiles and air crafts.

The long distance business trips taken by professionals all over the world runs to millions of kilometres. This results in serious ecological and environmental consequences. By making use of conferencing services, business can reduce their carbon footprint due to frequent travel to a considerable extent. Several million passenger miles are logged every year to attend conferences, trade shows and meetings.

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Conference calling helps businesses grow

Admin 22nd April 2014

Conference calls help businesses to connect with customers, employees and partners no matter where they are located. It also helps them drastically cut down on travel and accommodation expenses.

Telephone conferencing has always been a preferred option for companies to communicate with their clients. Even important managerial decisions can be made via a voice conference where different people from different geographical locations can come together at a moment’s notice, discuss issues and make key decisions. Phone conferencing does not need expensive equipment; the participants can connect to the conference bridge by dialling the given number using a normal telephone. Conferencing services these days are affordable and accessible to anybody.

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The benefits of conference calls: from saving money to saving the planet

Admin 18th April 2014

The benefits of conference calls are clear.

It doesn’t matter too much how large your organisation is. Huge corporations and tiny prayer groups alike can save time & money, improve communication efficiency and gain green credentials by making more conference calls.

By holding telephone conference calls on a regular basis, organisations all over the country can see direct positive impacts.

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It’s up to you (or your seniors) whether you choose to measure the impacts internally. You could go full nerd-mode and meticulously compare travel times, costs and estimated emissions before and after a conference calling phase. Or you can simply start replacing at least some of your face-to-face meetings with conference calls, knowing that the advantages will having a real effect in the background.

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How to best use conference calls

Admin 9th April 2014

Today’s businesses rely heavily on conference calls as a means of communication. Companies have presence in different parts of the globe; colleagues, business partners, investors and customers can be located anywhere. Distance is not a concern in today’s globalised economy. Therefore businesses need a reliable method for communication without having to spend too much on travelling and accommodation expenses – a reliable teleconferencing serviceis the answer.

There are many conferencing solutions available with reputed conferencing service providers that allow businesses to save both time and money, while allowing for effective business practices. Call conferencing companies use a conference bridge which is nothing but a server that has the ability to answer multiple telephone calls simultaneously.

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Conference calling – a business necessity

Admin 3rd April 2014

A conference call is nothing but a telephone call where three or more people in any location can communicate with each other simultaneously. Video conference call services allow the participants to also see each other rather than just hear. Call conferencing has become very popular over the last few years. Many telecommunication companies offer conferencing services, some companies even offer teleconferencing for free.

There are many conferencing solutions available in the market. Depending on your teleconference needs you may pick the one that suits your call volume and budget.

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