This type of convenience is making its way into the commercial sector as well, specifically when it comes to video conferencing. Video conferencing has quickly become a preferred way for companies to reduce costs, engage employees and improve communication. However conventional video conferencing platforms borrow more from our personal entertainment past than the present. Companies get locked into customized hardware with specialized chips and heavy duty infrastructure. Here are three reasons to consider software over hardware for your commercial video conferencing needs.
Investing in hardware based platforms can get very expensive very quickly. Not only is there a substantial cost involved, but hardware is also very rigid. Video conferencing through software allows you to use existing infrastructure and equipment you already have. This makes HD video conferencing as affordable as a phone call.
Legacy conferencing systems stay with old standards and equipment. Software based platforms are easily and inexpensively upgrade-able. New features can be delivered, new standards supported and overall performance enhanced.
Video conferencing requires a strong network link. It is easy and common for any internet or wireless connection to suffer from congestion and packet loss. However software based platforms are capable of concealing the side effects of a poor connection. Traditional models will lose quality until the call eventually fails.
While video conferencing is continuing to grow as a trusted and proven communication strategy for business, so are the ways that is becoming a more economical and trusted tool. Link Integration Group is a commercial a/v integrator that helps businesses across Louisiana leverage these new technologies to improve the way they operate.