Videoconferencing
Videoconferencing | News, how-tos, features, reviews, and videos
Can today’s videoconferencing tech evolve into tomorrow’s metaverse?
The shift to video brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and remote work needs may have abated, but it's not going away. The question now is how it might morph into something new.
As videoconferencing needs change, it's time to plan for what comes next
With companies looking to include remote and hybrid workers in the daily office routine, videoconferencing will play a crucial role in keeping everyone connected. Some thoughts on how to get it right.
Cisco Webex supports hybrid work with new collaboration capabilities
At the 2022 WebexOne event, Cisco announces a slew of new innovations, including a brand-new whiteboarding app and audio watermarking to better protect in-meeting conversations
Apple’s DeskView and Continuity Camera come to Webex
‘This industry-first innovation enables frontline workers to collaborate more effectively by leveraging the high-quality video capture capabilities of Apple devices,’ says Cisco.
Bashing 4 new myths about digital nomads
The digital nomad honeymoon is over, and the backlash has begun. Here are the new myths — and the facts — about digital nomads.
The Microsoft-Cisco Teams collaboration could create an interoperability revolution
If everyone's going to work together, our tools have to work together, too. That's why the news from Microsoft and Cisco at this week's Ignite event matters.
Microsoft Teams cheat sheet: How to get started
Microsoft’s answer to Slack and Zoom, Teams provides group messaging, voice and video calls, and useful integrations with other Microsoft 365 apps. Here’s how to get set up in Teams and find your way around.
Six in 10 workers want to ditch the 40-hour work week, survey finds
Most workers want their productivity measured by results — not by how many hours they spend working, according to a multi-national survey by business software and services provider Adaptavist.
As telehealth use plummets, the healthcare industry faces a crossroads
COVID-19 forced many medical providers to roll out telehealth technology to handle remote. But as the pandemic has waned, so has the use of virtual care, leaving the healthcare industry to decide whether to fall back on old methods or...
Collaboration tech evolves for the post-COVID future
Effective collaboration in the hybrid workplace requires that all employees be connected, engaged, and able to participate on an equal footing. Enhanced tools and updated practices can help.
Working from home is here to stay
Ignore the skeptics saying that to really get work done, you have to be back in the office. They're dead wrong.
As businesses embrace fully-remote work, does company culture suffer?
With many big-name companies embracing all-remote work, either by allowing workers to be fully virtual or by eliminating offices, a question arises: does that hurt company culture and employee connectedness?
Zoom expands end-to-end encryption for Phone and breakout rooms
The popular videoconferencing software is adding enhanced encryption to its phone service and individual breakout rooms.
Miro integrates with Google Meet to boost hybrid collaboration
Miro is extending its partnership with Google Workspace by offering access to new and existing Miro boards directly inside the Google Meet platform.
14 best practices for Microsoft Teams video meetings
Here’s what to do before, during and after leading a video call in Microsoft Teams to ensure a beneficial experience for all.
Slack adds video and screenshare to Huddles audio chat
Huddles have become the fastest-adopted feature in Slack’s history, the company said, helping reduce time spent in online meetings.
Webex boosts admin controls to support hybrid workforces
Updates to its Control Hub will allow Webex by Cisco admins to resolve issues faster and better manage user licenses.
Zoom pushes further into the contact center with Solvvy acquisition
After its failed attempt to purchase Five9 last year, Zoom is once again looking to bolster its nascent contact center software proposition.
Busting three myths about the future of work
These false beliefs emerged early in our thinking about the post-pandemic workplace. It's time to get real.