Video conferencing is no longer a new word today, and companies of all size tend to use video conferencing system to achieve an effective communication and collaboration. Skype for Business is also one of such video conferencing tool for enterprises. It is a combination of Microsoft’s Skype, a famous video call software, and its business communication platform called Lync. The article here is focused on the advantages of disadvantages of Skype for Business video conferencing.
Advantages of Skype for Business Video Conferencing Skype for Business Meetings is said to have a capacity of up to 250 participants at the same time to have a video conference online, with such features as audio & video, instant messaging(IM) and content sharing, etc. Besides, it’s integrated with your Microsoft Office apps, so that you can schedule an online meeting in Outlook with just a single click. Another advantage of Skype for Business video conferencing is that it offers a feature of polling. By enabling presenter to quickly determine attendees’ preferences, the collaboration is enhanced. For instance, presenters can use polling to gather anonymous responses from attendees during the online meeting. All presenters can see the results, and can either hide the results or show them to all participants.