Video Conferencing Solutions

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At ESC Digital Media we offer video conferencing solutions to suit all applications, whether as a stand-alone system or integrated into a large Audio Visual system.

Our in-depth knowledge of Audio Visual and IPTV engineering means we are ideally placed to design systems that can be sophisticated multi source environments, yet still be user friendly and cost effective.

Along with more traditional video conferencing products from Polycom, Sony and Lifesize, we also design and install collaborative meeting rooms and networks using our own specific communication solutions.

For more information or to arrange a demonstration please call us on: +44 (0)1932 850825.

Video Conferencing: Second Only to Being There

55% of communication is determined by verbal clues - the tone of the voice and the use of body language are two of the main factors when determining communication. Most of these natural communication tools are lost during everyday traditional contact such as e-mail and teleconferencing. Face-to-face meetings are more personal, they build a higher level of trust and provide more accountability via the human factor, and this in turn makes people more accountable for their actions...

Of course, we cannot always be available for face-to-face meetings, everyday workloads coupled with the time and expense involved in business travel often mean that communicating in person is not always possible. Video however can be the next best thing; Video Conferencing is a powerful multimedia communication tool that allows face-to-face communication even when people are continents apart.

To this end, most businesses consider Video Conferencing to be a key cost reduction tool. This is true, most companies that have invested in VC can reduce travel by 30% or more, resulting in significant cost savings. Cost, however, is only one element of a video communication strategy that can also increase productivity, environmental responsibility and work/life related balance.

The Return on Your Investment

Good news! If you're considering a Video Conferencing purchase for your organisation, you have a wider range of options than you did even just a few years ago. The Video Conferencing industry is changing rapidly. With the proliferation of IP, simplified user interfaces and the introduction of new form factors such as personal video for desktop PC, video is more accessible than ever before.

The first step? Imagine how your organisation might use video. Almost any workflow process that you currently implement with telephone, e-mail or travel can be improved with video. Once video is in place, you may be surprised at the additional opportunities you discover to improve your communication. Have a look at the examples below to see how different types of departments have successfully used video.

Executives

• Hold regular management meetings
• Conduct board meetings face to face
• Reach key decision makers whenever you need them
• Stream CEO briefings live or record them for later viewing
• Speak at seminars or trade shows without traveling
• Improve work/life balance

Sales and Marketing

• Build stronger relationships with clients by seeing them face to face
• Provide customers at branch offices with expertise from the home office
• Link remote sales people to headquarters
• Conduct market research with customers face to face
• Get marketing messages out to the field
• Serve more clients in a day by reducing meeting travel

Human Resources

• Interview faraway candidates
• Conduct ongoing training
• Retain your company culture after a merger
• Enhance and sustain network programs
• Conduct all-company meetings