Videoconferencing has become a popular communicative tool. Everyday groups of professionals that are not necessarily in the same vicinity (or simply do not have time to meet in person) use a videoconferencing tool to facilitate meetings. Since we have provided prior advice on how to buy video conferencing tools, here we have two tools that we recommend, Cisco Webex and Citrix GoToMeeting. Below we provide a list of features each distinct product has. Keep in mind that some of their features may overlap!
Cisco Webex has the following features:
- Web and Video Conferencing
- Conferencing
- Webinar
- Chat and Brainstorming Tools
- Application/File Sharing
- Multimedia content sharing
- Call Sharing
Citrix GoToMeeting has the following features:
- One-Click Meetings and One-Click Recording
- Call to Join meeting
- Toll-Free Option
- Meeting Scheduler Function
- Built-In Audio
- Toll-Free Option
- Personal meeting Room
- Join Via Desktop/Mobile Options
- Desktop/Application Sharing
- Drawing Tools
- Virtual Whiteboard
- Hand Over Control
Adopting videoconferencing tools can consolidate communications and digitize meetings. These efforts and initiatives can cut costs for organizations and boost the idea of remote work.