Dengansedikit teknologi berbayar, hal itu bukan mustahil dilakukan dan berapa miliar rupiah uang negara bisa dihemat. Tentu saja gelaran teleconference bukan tanpa kekurangan. Beberapa Terdapattiga tipe dasar dari teleconference, yaitu: Komunikasi seperti konferensi video-televisi ditambah dengan suara. Komunikasi tercetak konferensi komputer melalui terminal keyboard. Audio-konferensi-komunikasi verbal melalui telepon dengan kapasitas opsional untuk telewriting atau telecopying. 4 dari 4 halaman Teleconferencebetujuan untuk melakukan komunikasi jarak jauh dengan orang lain. Dengan telekonferensi ini kami dapat mentransmisikan sebanyak mungkin informasi yang berbeda dan berbicara tentang video atau audio tentang suatu topik penting. Jadi kita dapat menghemat waktu dan uang untuk bertemu langsung. Kelebihan dan Kekurangan Teleconference 1. VideoConference Video conference adalah sebuah teknologi komunikasi yang akan mengijinkan komunikasi dari berbagai lokasi serta mentransmisikan gambar dengan suara video. Konferensi video bisa menggunakan teknologi jaringan IP atau melalui Internet besera teknologi Jaringan Digital Layanan Terpadu yaitu ISDN. Web Conference Adabanyak definisi mengenai apa itu webinar, namun secara umum webinar adalah singkatan dari web seminar, yaitu seminar yang dilakukan melalui situs web atau aplikasi berbasis internet. Selain dapat terhubung dengan banyak orang untuk saling berinteraksi melalui video conference, ini juga memungkinkan penggunanya saling berbagi indormasi Kamerakonferensi Logitech menghadirkan video High-Definition dan integrasi yang mudah digunakan dengan solusi video conferencing yang paling populer. Pelajari selengkapnya di sini. . Pada perkembangannya teknologi komunikasi audio visual yang paling populer adalah teknologi yang disebut dengan sistem videoconference atau dalam bahasa yang baku disebut sistem videoconference. Sistem videoconference merupakan sistem komunikasi audio dan video yang berjalan melalui jaringan digital dan mampu menghubungkan lebih dari dua titik untuk dapat saling berkomunikasi satu sama lain secara interaktif. Secara konseptual sistem videoconference terdiri atas dua generasi teknologi. Generasi yang sudah sejak lama berkembang dan masih banyak digunakan pada saat ini yaitu yang dikenal dengan nama ”Standard Videoconference System” atau lebih sering disebut sebagai sistem videoconference tradisional. Dan generasi baru brikutnya yang sedang dikembangkan dan akan terus berkembang adalah yang disebut dengan “Telepresence System” atau sistem telepresence. Sebagai perangkat komunikasi, Sistem Telepresence dan Sistem Videoconference Tradisional pada hakekatnya memiliki kesamaan fungsi dasar yaitu sebagai alat komunikasi audio video. Namun, dalam keonteks pengembangan sistem, terdapat perbedaan secara konseptual dari kedua sistem tersebut. Sistem Videoconference Tradisional Sistem videoconference tradisional standard videoconference merupakan sistem videoconference yang lebih sederhana jika dibandingkan dengan dengan sistem telepresence. Secara konseptual sistem videoconference tradisional berfungsi menyediakan komunikasi interaktif audio video dua arah antara dua atau lebih endpoint. Sedangkan endpoint adalah perangkat komunikasi pada sisi pengguna yang berfungsi menghasilkan data informasi dan mengirimkannya ke sisi lawan komunikasi. Pada perkembangannya, produk dan teknologi sistem videoconference tradisional telah dikembangkan ke berbagai arah pengembangan termasuk salah satunya perpindahan penggunaan jaringan dari sistem ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network ke sistem berbasis IP Internet Protocol. IP memberikan beberapa keuntungan seperti tingkat kapasitas bandwidth yang lebih besar, mudah dikembangkan dalam skala yang lebih besar dan hemat dalam hal pembiayaan Selain itu, perkembangan juga terjadi dalam hal kualitas video/gambar yang dapat diolah, dari tingkat resolusi gambar yang rendah,seperti QCIF 176 x 144 pixels, hingga resolusi gambar yang tinggi sperti HD 1280 x 720 ; 1920 x 1080 pixels. Sama halnya dengan gambar, kualitas audio juga berkembang, dari audio kualitas AM dengan bandwidth mulai dari 3 kHz, 7 kHz, 14 kHz, dan sampai dengan kualitas audio stereo 20 kHz wideband yang sudah setara dengan kualitas CD. Perkembangan sistem videoconference tradisional memang dapat dikatakan telah mencapai level tertinggi dari sisi teknologi. Namun, masih ada beberapa kelemahan yang dimiliki sistem videoconference tradisional yang tidak mampu menyelesaikan beberapa permasalahan yang muncul dalam penggunaan sistem tersebut. Permasalahan utama yang terjadi adalah sistem konferensi videoconference tradisional tidak memiliki konsep visualisasi seperti spatial atau tiga dimensi. Teknologi visualisasi menggunakan efek tiga dimensi jika dikombinasikan dengan teknologi dalam perangkat videoconference dapat menciptakan konsep meeting secara virtual namun dengan menghadirkan suasana meeting layaknya bertemu secara langsung. Salah satu penyebab dari permasalahan – permasalahan tersebut adalah sistem videoconference tradisional tidak dilengkapi dengan memiliki komponen sistem yang yang mampu mendukung untuk pengembangan pada konsep teknologi yang lebih kompleks. Sistem Videoconference Tradisional Sejak awal diciptakannya hingga sampai saat ini komponen perangkat videoconference tidak mengalami perubahan struktur, tetap terdiri dari codec, display, microphone, speaker, dan remote control, tanpa adanya komponen tambahan untuk mengembangkan konsep teknologi yang baru. Sistem Telepresence Sistem Telepresence diciptakan untuk mengatasi kelemahan – kelemahan yang terdapat pada sistem videoconference tradisional serta untuk menjawab berbagai bentuk kebutuhan komunikasi bagi para pengguna layanan sistem videoconference. Sistem Telepresence merupakan bentuk pengembangan secara konseptual yang revolusioner yang mengubah cara seseorang untuk melakukan komunikasi audio video secara dibandingkan sistem pendahulunya yaitu sistem videoconference tradisional. Konsep yang dikembangkan dalam sistem telepresence lebih terfokus bagaimana meningkatkan pengalaman para pengguna layanan sistem untuk melakukan kegiatan videoconference. Konsep yang dibangun adalah bagaimana menciptakan sebuah sistem komunikasi interaktif video audio dalam sebuah ruangan virtual namun dengan menghadirkan sebuah suasana pertemuan seperti seolah – olah bertemu secara langsung dalam satu ruangan yang sama. Basis utama teknologi pendukung yang digunakan antara lain seperti penerapan video three dimention technique, audio spatial technique dan eye contact technique. Ketiga teknologi tersebut merupakan dasar terciptanya konsep videoconference yang disebut TELEPRESENCE. Sistem Telepresence Komponen utama pengolah data informasi dalam sistem sistem telepresence tetap menggunakan komponen – komponen yang terdapat pada sistem videoconference tradisional. Komponen – komponen yang dimaksud seperti perangkat codec, audio system, display dan controller system. Beberapa komponen pendukung yang digunakan seperti telepresence server, telepresence studio room, dan beberapa komponen lain yang akan lebih detail dijelaskan pada bab berikutnya. By N. Mrázová Natália Mrázová 18 Nov 2021 Service & Support - Communication Technological leap keeps communication flowing effectively across the world. It connects your team, making business communication possible from anywhere. Both telepresence and video conferencing are handy tools for communicating over the internet. Both work differently, offers different experiences, and have different pros and cons. Yet, there is one thing in common – they create a real meeting experience in a virtual, easily accessible form. Let’s explore what the main differences, strengths, and weaknesses are. Try these 10 ways to increase Call Center productivity. What are Telepresence and Video Conferencing? Video conferencing is a meeting between people who use an internet connection or network to transmit audio and video data. Simply said, they see each other and communicate remotely through the screen of their computers. For video conferencing, you can use well-known video calling software, such as Google Meets, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams. Telepresence, sometimes called remote presence, stands for a conference space dedicated to virtual conferencing. It uses VR technology for merging two locations into one place. The goal is to simulate face-to-face communication when people cannot meet personally. It supports the illusion that participants or groups are together in one room. We can describe it as technologically more advanced video conferencing which involves robotics installations. That also allows people to actually accomplish tasks remotely. Advantages of remote meetings Enhanced communication Speaking is only one part of the way we communicate. While talking, people use nonverbal signals, too. According to the New York Times, body language forms more than 50 % of communication. Emotions are more difficult to read without visual input, which can potentially cause misunderstanding. What we say is also less engaging when we don’t see each other. Therefore, it is equally important to emphasize verbal and non-verbal communication. Better chance to make an impression In order to grow, businesses need to alleviate bottlenecks. Effective remote communication through video is a huge benefit. It allows for a deeper explanation and more engagement with clients. Fast return on investment If we consider key benefits of remote meetings, such as eliminating travel expenses, remote video connection, more engagement, and business enablement, it’s easy to see ROI grow fast. The Differences Between Telepresence and Video conferencing Both telepresence and video conferencing are tools for face-to-face communication over long distances, with the help of technology. Yet, they both have some major differences. Each of them has some unique characteristics for specific requirements. 1 Video Quality Video conferencing visual structure is quite simple. Two endpoints attain communication through a virtual calling system and see each other on a screen. Simply said, it’s like watching a TV program where your colleague, client, or business partner plays the main role. A camera is placed at one end of the room, focusing on a gathered group of people. When someone speaks, the camera is mostly focused on her/him, making the rest of the attendees seem further away. Also, since video conferencing relies on standard technology, there is a risk of inconsistent quality. It traditionally uses standard definition – SD, which transmits lower resolution images 720×480. Further, using multiple laptops means having more user endpoints. That may overwhelm the bandwidth and harm the quality of the screen connection. On the flip side, telepresence is quite complex. The picture feels like you were at the meeting in person, even though you are halfway across the world. Therefore, instead of watching TV, you feel like being in it. Telepresence is set up to be in a 11 ratio. The camera focuses on each person equally. It works in HD quality with a resolution of 1920 X 1080. Also, telepresence videos are much steadier and more predictable, no matter how many participants are attending the meeting. Plus point Telepresence 2 Audio Structure While visual issues may be annoying, they are tolerable. But unstable audio can make communication difficult, if not impossible. The speech quality of video conferencing may meet with some difficulties, like jitter or echo. The sound possesses only single-channel audio. It means that all audio routes traveling from one destination to another are transmitted and compressed through one output. That may cause a reduction in audio quality. Video conferencing also misses the capability to cancel background noise, which can be distracting for participants. In the case of telepresence, audio is clear and echo-free, with sufficient volume. It also has the potential of spatial audio. That makes participants feel like the source of speech is directed at their remote location. This creates a stronger sense of face-to-face communication. Plus point Telepresence 3 Interoperability Interoperability simply refers to a degree that a device can communicate with other devices. Here, video conferencing is more practical. It doesn’t matter what hardware or software technology each meeting attendee uses. For a simple visual meeting, everything will work together. Telepresence has a bit of a downside at this point. The communication works much better if the other side is equipped with the same quality of telepresence software and hardware as your team. If one group has a not-so-powerful device, both groups will experience the quality the less advanced technology provides. This leads to a weak-performing video, even on a high-resolution screen. Plus point Video conferencing 4 User Experience The user experience of video conferencing varies from vendor to vendor. So does a range of available features. Although most of the software offers basic functions nowadays, such as screen sharing, call scheduling, or video recording. Long story short, the user experience from video conferencing largely depends on the user interface of the specific software you are using. Telepresence works in the opposite way. It uses software with a simple dashboard. As a host, you can just log in and start a call or join one right away. Since there is no collection of additional features, telepresence has fewer distractions. You can fully focus on effective conversations. Plus point Telepresence 5 Costs Pricing is probably the most significant difference between telepresence and video conferencing. Telepresence is much costlier than video conferencing. Only the initial setup of telepresence can cost your business around 300 000 USD. The network service’s operating price is usually about 8 000 dollars per month. In the case of video conferencing, the initial acquisition expenses are only around 40 000 USD. Network services cost about 1 000 USD per month. By a thirty-six-month operation, videoconferencing may cost businesses an estimated 36 000 USD, while 588 000 USD is computed for telepresence. What’s more, you can use some video conferencing tools for free. Plus point Video conferencing 6 Compatibility You probably experienced that products of two different brands didn’t work well together or weren’t compatible at all. At this point, video conferencing performs better. Providers make their products compatible with other video conferencing tools. That is because a simplified interface allows full functionality across competitors’ products. On the other hand, many telepresence providers don’t support compatibility with their competitors. Therefore, if one group of meeting attendees uses different software than the other group, the functionality will be limited or won’t work at all. Plus point Video conferencing Telepresence vs Video Conferencing Which should you choose? If you would calculate our point system, it ends up as a tie – 33. But even if it would be 51 for telepresence or video conferencing, the choice is not much simpler. There are a lot of variables you should consider before choosing the right solution for your business. First, start by reviewing your needs. Ask yourself the following How would you utilize the tool? What is your budget? What are your requirements? Will your team benefit more from the costlier solution? Once you answer these questions, you are a step closer to choosing between telepresence and video conferencing. Nevertheless, we prepared a summary that can help you make your final choice. 1 Financial Stability As we said, telepresence is significantly costlier than video conferencing. Therefore, if you are a young business or a start-up at the beginning of its journey, you probably don’t have the financial resources to afford telepresence solutions. At least not yet. Video conferencing should be more than enough to cover your needs. For businesses with a steady income, if it’s not likely to decrease rapidly in a short period of time, telepresence is a good long-term investment. You can significantly boost communication efficiency and client satisfaction. Not to mention provide an amazing experience for both you and your customers. 2 In-house Corporations vs Remote Businesses Now, let’s explore the initial “What are your requirements?” question. If you work in-house, have many international clients, and have enough space in your headquarters, telepresence may be a good investment. This technology can radically cut your travel expenses, enhance a level of communication and make for better collaboration. Better sound, video quality, as well as user experience may lead to more deals. For companies that don’t have huge global offices and mostly work remotely – with a team distributed all over the world – video conferencing is the fastest and most effective way of remote meetings. 3 Fast-growing vs Established Businesses If you are a fast-growing start-up that is recruiting new people constantly, choosing video conferencing may be better for you. It’s easier to add users and features. On the other hand, if you have circumstances for it and enough financial resources, incorporating telepresence can help you grow even faster. It may play a big role in gaining new clients. Still, telepresence is more beneficial for those companies that are already on the market for some time, and their business is stable. If you are not constantly hiring new people, you probably won’t have to move to a bigger office each year. Therefore, building a robust telepresence solution for important investors is a safe choice. Don’t forget Consider interoperability and compatibility criteria. Think of what technology your frequent meeting partners use. How efficiently will you be able to use your tool? Conclusion Telepresence and video conferencing are both widely used yet very different tools for virtual communication. While video conferencing is like watching a TV, telepresence feels like being inside of the program. Video conferencing allows you to lead simple, affordable virtual meetings. Yet, there are areas where it lacks. The lower quality of video and audio poses a risk of occasional issues. Therefore, it can lower the overall user experience. Telepresence, although more expensive, wins in sound and video quality. It eliminates the threat of screen or sound issues and makes for a more engaging experience. By utilizing VR technology, telepresence creates a sensation of actually being in the same room. Though, it often lacks interoperability, as well as compatibility between competitor products. Making the right decision lies on many factors, such as business needs, current circumstances, and financial situation. One way or another, both tools are excellent ways to communicate with your employees or clients from anywhere on the globe. Have you ever used the term “video conferencing” and “teleconferencing” interchangeably? In many cases, the two words have become synonymous with each other to a degree. But what does it mean if they’re being used as synonyms for one another? The basic difference between video conferencing and teleconferencing is that video conferencing involves a visual element. And virtual meeting platforms like Neomeet can enhance your audio-visual experiences no matter what the meeting is about. But what about teleconferencing? Is there any part of teleconferencing that requires any visual element at all? Differences between video and teleconferencing Video conferencing is an excellent way to connect with someone in real-time. You can see them, hear their voice, and they’ll be able to interact just as if you were together! There are pros for both when it comes down to choosing between video conference or teleconferencing. Still, before deciding on either option alone, one thing worth considering is what kind of event this will serve best? The general rule here would apply when using these types, though. Sometimes individuals prefer face-to-face contact, while other times, having additional space may make things easier going. At its most basic level, teleconferencing does not necessarily require any visual element whatsoever. This means that if there’s no video involved teleconference,’ then technically speaking, what you are engaging in could not be considered as video conferencing.’ What is the difference between teleconferencing and videoconferencing? To answer this question, we should look at the difference between conference calling and video conferencing. Technology When you are participating in a conference call,’ what you are doing is utilizing an already existing telephone connection to make it possible for multiple parties to engage with one another simultaneously. You are doing it by allowing each of them to speak into what is commonly referred to as the “caller ID” box found on most modern cell phones and landline telephones. Meeting Organization A video conference offers many benefits over a teleconference. Firstly, the participants can stay disciplined because specific tools split their screens and automatically focus on one individual speaking at once while also muting other conversations around them. Additionally, videos allow for smoother communication since it’s easier if you don’t have physical distance between yourself and those participating in discussion or instruction-based activities like training sessions geared towards employees’ needs. Better participation More people can participate in a video call than a conversation conducted over telephone lines. There, a larger group must battle through background noise from others who may be talking simultaneously, confusing about which person should go next. Difference between videoconferencing and web conferencing When you are looking to conduct business or give a presentation, there are many tools at your disposal. One is videoconferencing, but what is the difference between videoconferencing and web conferencing? Videoconferencing is the process of conducting a meeting between two or more locations through high-definition video equipment and broadband connections. The difference between video and web conferencing lies in the fact that you can use both to deliver content and share information using multimedia video and audio. At the same time, only web conferencing allows participants to interact with file transfer constructively. Moreover, the difference between videoconferencing and web conferencing lies in the difference between transmitting information and allowing interactive communication. Data sharing A business needs to hold a meeting with its overseas office for training purposes. Using videoconferencing, the team can connect via live video and audio to teach employees. There is no way for attendees at each site to share documents or present slides – this would need to be done through other means email. And a high-quality web conferencing platform like Neomeet will become handy in this situation. Active participation Using web conferencing, employees are free to share content with one another as needed, ask questions of their peers, and engage in group discussions that mold the course of the training session. Web conferencing allows everyone involved to participate fully in the meeting without accessing specialized equipment. Videoconferencing requires all participants to be present and equipped with high-definition video and audio capabilities. In contrast, web conferencing allows people to communicate from multiple locations using their computer or mobile device. Contribution to the meeting Overall, videoconferencing is more restrictive as it provides less access to tools that allow for interaction among those involved in the meeting/presentation. Web conferencing breaks down these barriers as everyone can contribute as much as they want through whatever means possible, including text messaging, chat applications, slide presentations, images, and documents. Final Words You must have got all the answers to the difference between video conferencing and teleconferencing. Except for the visual component, there are few differences between these two technologies. If you are on to a business or association meeting and looking for a better web conferencing solution, try Neomeet. This high-quality low-maintenance web conferencing platform will make decision-making and discussion easier than ever. Teleconferência e webconferência são excelentes meios para fazer reuniões a distância, mas é importante saber a diferença na hora de escolher É provável que você pense que teleconferência e webconferência são praticamente a mesma coisa. E não é bem assim… Essas tecnologias facilitam a comunicação corporativa, porém, funcionam de maneiras distintas. Se você observar bem, “tele” refere-se ao aparelho de telefone em geral e não ao vídeo. Então você já pode compreender um primeiro sinal para diferenciar teleconferência e webconferência. Mas neste artigo você entenderá a fundo as diferenças e semelhanças. O que é teleconferência? Nada mais produtivo do que um aparelho de telefone, e isso inclui smartphones, para participar de uma audioconferência. E como você sabe, a audioconferência do ConferenciaCorp, permite chamadas de telefone nacionais e internacionais para até pessoas simultaneamente. “Mas não estávamos falando de teleconferência?”. Sim, ainda estamos. Observe O que define teleconferência é o meio telefone. Para simplificar ainda mais, quando você utilizar a teleconferência em reuniões corporativas, ainda será uma audioconferência e seguirá praticamente os mesmos passos de acesso. O que é webconferência? Naturalmente, escolher a webconferência é participar de uma chamada através da internet. O serviço permite reuniões online com alta definição de áudio e vídeo e os participantes podem conversar enquanto se veem pela webcam. A webconferência do ConferenciaCorp é totalmente prática, não precisa instalar nenhum programa ou software. Você acessa através do seu navegador e por meio dele, consegue conversar com várias pessoas simultaneamente com áudio e webcam, da forma que preferir. Além disso, você consegue compartilhar a sua tela com os seus convidados, carregar uma apresentação, fazer uma enquete e até gravar a reunião. Tudo isso, em uma única ferramenta. Entenda como usar cada recurso de conferência e qual é mais adequado à sua necessidade Interação por teleconferência e webconferência Até aqui, você já compreendeu as diferenças principais entre teleconferência e webconferência, certo? Agora, é importante ressaltar como é a interação em cada serviço, caso este seja um detalhe a se considerar no tipo de reunião corporativa que você realiza. Teleconferência os participantes não podem se ver, apenas ouvir, então não há nenhum tipo de interação visual. É impossível ver expressões e linguagem corporal. Webconferência Tudo se baseia no visual, todos podem se ver e conversar. A experiência até aproxima um pouco os participantes, sem perder a formalidade das reuniões corporativas. Existe compartilhamento de tela em teleconferência e webconferência? O compartilhamento de tela individualizado está disponível apenas na webconferência. Se esse recurso é importante para você, já sabe que não poderá contar com ele em uma teleconferência. Quando usar teleconferência e webconferência? Teleconferência e webconferência são ferramentas interessantes para conectar contatos do mundo corporativo. No entanto, suas diferenças devem ser consideradas na hora de escolher uma em vez da outra. Teleconferência Considere o tipo de interação com os participantes na hora de realizar teleconferência. Por exemplo Transmissão de resultados Divulgação de informações importantes para a imprensa Comunicados e relatórios Mudanças internas e externas Weboconferência De certo modo, a webconferência é mais indicada para reuniões em que você precisa ter mais contato visual e interação com o participante. Entrevistas de emprego Reuniões com equipes Reuniões com clientes Treinamentos à distância Palestras com perguntas e respostas Vendas e demonstração de produtos Ainda está difícil confuso entre teleconferência e webconferência? Imagine a seguinte situação O diretor solicitou uma reunião urgente para conversar com todos os membros do departamento financeiro. É provável que ele precise compartilhar informações visuais, ver a reação de cada participante e obter um nível de interação maior. Entre teleconferência e webconferência, neste caso, a escolha a webconferência. Mas para ajudar a escolher entre teleconferência e webconferência, você pode contar com os especialistas do ConferenciaCorp! Eles vão te ajudar na escolha da melhor solução para você ou sua empresa. Clique aqui e preencha o nosso formulário de contato. Se quiser saber mais sobre os serviços, clique aqui para conhecer a nossa audioconferência e aqui para a webconferência. Di saat musim wabah sekarang ini, warga dianjurkan melakukan physical distancing dan berdiam diri di rumah. Bagi yang bekerja juga diharapkan bekerja dari rumah dengan memanfaatkan teknologi yang ada. Jadi semuanya bisa dikerjakan tanpa harus ada kehadiran fisik di kantor seperti mengirim file lewat email, urusan pembayaran lewat transfer bank, hingga rapat. Nah berbicara tentang rapat, apa juga bisa dilakukan dari jarak jauh? Tentu saja bisa. Rapat jarak jauh ini bisa didukung dengan telekonferensi atau teleconference. Teleconferensi ini bukan hanya dilakukan oleh pejabat atau orang kantoran saja. Para pelajar juga sudah melakukannya karena anjuran belajar dari rumah. Apalagi saat ini teknologi sudah sangat mendukung telekonferensi yang bisa dilakukan dengan mudah dan bermodalkan webcam serta headphone. Tentu telekonferensi menjadi pilihan yang bagus untuk menggantikan pertemuan-pertemuan seperti rapat, kegiatan belajar mengajar, pelatihan, dan kursus dan sebagainya bahkan pertemuan informal pun bisa dilakukan. Apa itu telekonferensi? Telekonferensi adalah pertemuan atau percakapan berbasis elektronik secara langsung live di antara tiga atau lebih partisipan manusia atau mesin yang dihubungkan dengan suatu sistem telekomunikasi. Tujuan Telekonferensi – Telekonferensi secara umum bertujuan untuk melakukan komunikasi jarak jauh dengan orang lain. – Mempersingkat waktu dan menghemat biaya pertemuan – Menghindari wabah yang ditularkan dari manusia ke manusia karena secara fisik tidak bertemu Namun harganya masih relatif mahal, sehingga hanya beberapa perusahaan atau organisasi yang memiliki sumber daya yang mempunyai cukup dana. Selain itu alat yang diperlukan juga masih sulit didapat. Jenis Telekonferensi 1. Audio Conference Conference Call Audio Conference adalah percakapan jarak jauh yang dilakukan beberapa orang. Ini biasanya dilakukan dengan sambungan telepon sehingga diaebut juga conference call. Dari semua jenis telekonferensi, Conference Call paling popular karena hanya perlu menggunakan telepon biasa untuk melakukan telekonferensi tanpa alat atau software tambahan. Kemudian dapat digunakan kapan dan dimana saja tanpa perlu melakukan konfigurasi perangkat yang akan digunakan. Audio Conference bisa dilakukan tanpa perlu koneksi internet yang cepat. Karena layanan panggilan konferensi ini menggunakan jalur telepon, maka anda tidak perlu mempunyai jalur koneksi internet yang cepat. 2. Video Conference Video conference adalah teknologi komunikasi yang mengijinkan terjadinya komunikasi dari beberapa lokasi yang berbeda yang secara simultan dapat mengirimkan gambar video dan suara. Untuk melakukan video conference dapat memanfaatkan teknologi jaringan IP melalui internet dan teknologi ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network. Meskipun video conference memiliki kelebihan dengan adanya tampilan visual video, penggunaan fasilitas telekonferensi ini masih kurang populer di Indonesia karena beberapa hal berikut Dibutuhkan perangkat khusus seperti video input video camera atau webcam dan video output monitor, audio input microphone dan audio output speaker serta fasilitas data transfer jaringan telepon ISDN, LAN atau Internet 3. Web Conference Web conference atau biasa juga disebut webinars adalah fasilitas telekonferensi interaktif yang menawarkan fitur data stream aliran data lebih lengkap dimana partisipan dapat berkomunikasi secara simultan menggunakan teks, suara, video hingga berbagi file file sharing atau melakukan slide presentation. Untuk menjalankan web conference biasanya partisipan harus menggunakan aplikasi software khusus yang disediakan oleh provider web conference dengan cara berlangganan, dan memanfaatkan teknologi internet khususnya TCP/IP connection. Nah, melakukan web conference cukup menggunakan perangkat komputer yang dilengkapi dengan perangkat multimedia yang memadai seperti webcam, microphone dan speaker, serta koneksi internet. Jadi lebih mudah daripada video conference itu sendiri. Cara Melakukan Web Teleconference – Siapkan perangkat seperti PC, headphone, webcam, dan perangkat lunak Skype, WhatsApp, VMEET, dll. Tergantung pada sistem operasi. Pastikan webcam dan headset Anda kompatibel dengan PC Anda. -Siapkan akun untuk perangkat lunak yang Anda gunakan atau buat akun baru. – Tentukan lawan Anda melalui teleconference, tentu saja, dengan perangkat lunak lain. – Buat pengaturan dan konfigurasi catatan aplikasi untuk dilihat sebagai menu. – Saat terhubung, Anda dapat berkomunikasi dengan lawan bicara Anda. Demikianlah ulasan mengenai teleconference mulai dari pengertian, tujuan, manfaat dan jenisnya. Semoga menambah wawasan Anda. *

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