Conferencing Technologies

1. Video Conferencing

1.1. is the conduct of a videoconference (also known as a video conference or video teleconference) by a set of telecommunication technologies which allow two or more locations to communicate by simultaneous two-way video and audio transmissions.

2. Web Conferencing

2.1. A videoconferencing session via the Internet. In order to interact with other participants, attendees use either a Web application or an application downloaded into their client machines.

3. Webinar

3.1. Short for Web-based seminar, it is a presentation, lecture, workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the Web using video conferencing software. A key feature of a Webinar is its interactive elements -- the ability to give, receive and discuss information. Contrast with Webcast, in which the data transmission is one way and does not allow interaction between the presenter and the audience.

4. Online Meeting

4.1. Online meetings, known interchangeably as web conferences, allow you to not only speak to multiple meeting participants but also share important visuals. Online meeting solutions allow you to share everything on your computer screen, including your web browser and presentations made on Microsoft PowerPoint. Many also enable you to use a virtual whiteboard, share files, collaborate on documents, and even watch video

5. Webcast

5.1. A webcast is a media presentation distributed over the Internet using streaming media technology to distribute a single content source to many simultaneous listeners/viewers. A webcast may either be distributed live or on demand. Essentially, webcasting is “broadcasting” over the Internet.

6. Teleconference

6.1. A teleconference is a telephone meeting among two or more participants involving technology more sophisticated than a simple two-way phone connection. At its simplest, a teleconference can be an audio conference with one or both ends of the conference sharing a speaker phone