6 Ingenious conference calling services
The introduction of conference calls has opened up a whole new world of business. The telephone allowed us to communicate with people from afar, but only one on one. Conference calls took it one step further, it allowed us to connect with multiple people at once.
With the introduction of home based work or remote teams, conference calls are a great way to connect a team together that might not see each other. Here are some great conference calling services to keep in mind if you're ever in the market to host a conference call, look theses up!
Probably the most popular conference calling platform out there. Powownow is said to also be its own telecommunications company, meaning that it can get you high quality calls with maximum features. It's great for users of all platforms (phone, tablet, etc) with no bridging fees. It's fast, reliable and definitely worth checking out.
Go to meeting takes conference calling to a whole new level. It's available on Mac, PC, Chromebook, Linx and across all mobile devices so no one is left out and everyone has a chance to get in on the call (no excuses!). The great thing about Go To Meeting is that it actually allows you to "create" a meeting room space virtually. Members have desktop/app sharing, drawing tools and even an interactive whiteboard for brainstorming. Perfect for remote communities.
If you've just about had it with pin codes, Uber conference is just the thing for you. With HD calling and international access, it allows you to effortlessly connect with remote teams with no pin code needed. It also allows for screen and document sharing and (if you're really nit picky) allows for custom hold music. Hurrah!
Veterans of conference calling will know it's the small things that count. Join.me is a great platform that offers a lot of its features for free. It allows for personalised URL's, customised meetings background to add that personal touch, high quality audio and quick screen sharing. It'll even work alongside Outlook, Office 365 and Chrome allowing you to schedule meetings. Good for those who are always busy.
If you're looking to make your meeting place completely virtual, WebEx might be the service for you. Not only has it got great video conferencing features that are accessible on desktop and mobile, but it also has the option for you to customise your experience with webinars, town halls, training and remote support.
Probably the most underused, free software by many companies. Google+ hangouts allows you to contact other people and essentially 'hang out' in your own virtual setting. All you need is a computer or mobile, the app and a Google account and you're already on your way to having a fully fledged meeting. If you're looking for something basic to make calls with, this could be a great option.
