| Although video and web conferencing are making | | | | concerned receives the same information. This is a |
| headway due to the visual impact they create, audio | | | | very important function of this service. It is also used |
| conferencing is not perceived as an outdated mode of | | | | a great deal when offshore employees are involved. |
| communication. It is being developed constantly to | | | | Every business process involves discussion to |
| enhance user experience and make it more cost | | | | co-ordinate the various steps involved in its |
| effective. For short talks or concise business | | | | completion. Air travel is virtually impossible for such |
| meetings, audio conferencing is still vouched for, as a | | | | meeting since it consumes a lot of time and money. |
| speedier mode and cheaper mode of communication | | | | Video and web conferencing take some time to |
| in comparison to its video and web counterparts. | | | | assemble. But audio conferences are quick and |
| Audio teleconferencing is variously referred to as | | | | highly cost effective. |
| conference call, audio teleconferencing or simply | | | | Of late, teleconference call services are highly |
| teleconferencing. While a basic telephone call | | | | effective in terms of voice quality. It allows callers |
| allows only two callers to participate in a conversation, | | | | involved to ask questions and add information to the |
| this service allows more than two callers to participate | | | | discussion whenever necessary. However care |
| simultaneously in a single conversation. All parties | | | | should be taken to eliminate background noises at the |
| involved can hear the conversation and discuss the call | | | | venue. By taking few precautions, teleconferences |
| agenda simultaneously. | | | | can be used effectively as the fastest and best |
| This service is avidly used by global businesses to | | | | modes of local and distance communication when |
| circulate information to a group so that everybody | | | | concise meetings are involved. |