More Reasons to Be Thankful for Conferencing Services

It’s that magical time of year again! Now that the holidays are upon us, it’s time to remind ourselves what it is we are thankful for. This past Thanksgiving I did just that and came up with a quick list of what it is I am thankful for: my friends, my family, food on the table, a roof over my head, work, and conferencing services.

Yes, I realize that last one might seem a bit silly, but if it weren’t for conferencing services I would be spending a lot less time enjoying everything else that I had put on my list. And while some of you might cringe at the idea of a conference call, you can rest assured they have evolved greatly since their pioneer days. Today’s audio conferencing and web conferencing solutions offer much more interaction with your participants, enhanced audio controls, improved presentation sharing and videos, and are even available on multiple devices – including smartphones and tablets – all of which provide incredible flexibility in the workplace.

By meeting virtually with my co-workers and clients I was able to spend the majority of my Thanksgiving holiday weekend at home with those I love and do not get to see often. Not only that, but I also avoided the hassle of sitting in traffic, waiting in long lines, squeezing myself into bothersome cramped seating, worrying if my flight would be delayed due to weather issues, finding a hotel, etc. – things that are all too familiar with business travel (and the high prices that come with it).

It is also important to note that, although they might be more apparent during these times, the benefits you receive from employing an audio conferencing or web conferencing service are not limited to the holiday season, but available 24/7/365. Here are a few more reasons to be thankful for conferencing:

• Flexibility – conferencing allows you and your participants to meet anywhere, anytime
• Decreased carbon footprint – conferencing cuts back carbon emissions from all types of business travel (plane, train, car, etc.)
• Improved job satisfaction – according to the International Telework Assoc. and Council, tele-working creates a 20% decrease in staff turnover
• Increased employee productivity – CompTIA conducted a survey wherein almost 70% of respondents reported their organization experiencing greater employee productivity as a result of workers tele-commuting either part-time or full-time

For more information on audio conferencing and web conferencing services, give us a call today!

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PGi Global Conferencing Solutions

Whether your company employs the most expensive, state-of-the-art conferencing service or a standard solution, it will only benefit your company if it truly engages your participants. In order for you to receive the best ROI on your conferencing service investment, your solution should be simple, straightforward, seamless, and focused on the participant. Not only will it allow your participants to work together more easily, but also inspire each other and ultimately increase your business’s productivity. After all, isn’t that the point of collaboration in the first place?

For almost two decades, PGi has been connecting individuals all over the globe, and currently serves 50,000 companies – including 90% of the Fortune 500 and 75% of the Fortune 100.

By focusing on the participant, PGi’s conferencing solutions provide a comprehensive approach to working together and bridge the gap between the benefits of collaboration and technology. In the end, participants reap an effective, unified experience that ultimately results in significant cost savings and increased productivity for your business.

PGi’s global audio conferencing, web conferencing and video conferencing solutions make collaborating with your partners, customers and employees simple and hassle-free and can be tailored to fit your exact needs and budget. Use them alone, or integrated for even faster decision making and increased engagement.

Audio Conferencing

PGi’s audio conferencing solutions come with a comprehensive list of standard features, including 24/7 operator assistance, the ability to meet with up to 125 participants without making prior reservations, mobile integration with iPhone® and BlackBerry®, more than 100 local and international toll-free access points, unique leader and participant passcodes, online reporting, one-click scheduling via their toolbar for Outlook®, and the ability to record your conference for future playback.

Web Conferencing

PGi’s web conferencing solutions allow you to bring your conferences to the next level. For example, PGi’s GlobalMeet solution is a powerful, easy to use solution that blends web and audio conferencing. Participants do not have to download any software to join in your conference – all that is required is a web browser. The solution’s screen sharing feature supports partial screen views, multiple monitors, as well as shared annotation and note taking.

Many of today’s most successful companies trust PGi to equip their customers and staff with conferencing solutions that dramatically cut costs while enhancing productivity. If you’re interested in learning more, give one of our representatives a call today to see what PGi global conferencing solutions can do to improve your business.

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