A Review of Popular Audio Conferencing Software Programs Audio conferencing software normalizes audio, video, and filesharing applications. In other words, this software allowseveryone participating in a virtual meeting to see each otherhear each other, and work on the same projects together. Thislast attribute of audio conferencing software is often calledcollaborative software (formerly known as groupware.) Forexample, if there is a diagram on the television or computerscreen that everyone can see, it is possible for everyone tomake marks on the document using a special whiteboard-and-penprogram. This brings everyone together in as "real" a way aspossible over infinite distances.
Other applications of audio conferencing software include slideshows, streaming audio and video, and document sharing. Astelecommunications companies come up with newer and newer ideas,audio conferencing software will have greater and "more real"applications.
When choosing your audio conferencing vendor, the number ofusers or "seats" could determine which type of technology you'llneed. Some technical support will be needed for all webconferencing solutions.
Three examples of audio conferencing software brands are thefollowing:
Centra
Centra is both a
software and a service. The software has allthe usual normalizing characteristics, plus a few extras. Centracan be programmed to automatically set up and communicateconference times and dates. It can also track who is logged induring the conference. Afterward, the program can automaticallysend meetings notes via e-mail to all participants.
Microsoft NetMeeting
Another popular audio conferencing software program, NetMeetingis compatible with any web device. It integrates your calendar,e-mail system, and so on, and is very easy to use. You can evenuse your web camera to take a snapshot of something and place iton the whiteboard for discussion or markup.
Xbox Live
Even modern video gaming systems use audio conferencingsoftware! You can play a war game against other gamers anywhereelse in the world, and talk trash to them at the same time via aheadset.
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