Video Conferencing without Data Collaboration Has No Traction

Author(s): Andy Woyzbun

Effective collaboration is a major contributor to organizational productivity. Video conferencing alone has not been effective in improving the quality of meetings among remote participants. Collaboration software that combines voice and video, and enables the sharing of documents, diagrams, and data can make a significant contribution.

Collaboration Is the New Productivity Frontier

Effective group collaboration is the new frontier for improving organizational productivity. Over 25 million Americans use broadband Internet to do work from home. Technology continues to provide tools for achieving collaboration without the requirement for teams to meet in person. Reduction in travel time and travel costs can amount to significant savings.