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Conference call software

7 years ago

Anyone have any successful conference call software that they use? I need to get some sort of subscription related to one of my projects for when people cannot attend in person. I've been on apps like GoToMeeting where you can use landline office phone, computer, iPad, or mobile phone, so that's one possibility. I'd like something with flexibility because some of my people are are in the boonies and their internet is too slow, so they have to use a phone.

Thanks.

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Funkyart

7 years ago

Ive used goto meeting, skype for business, an adobe product (I don't remember the name-- but I preferred goto meeting).. and corporate conf lines. Goto meeting will generate a conf line for use with landlines with or without the screen sharing aspect.

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homepro01
7 years ago
WebEx is my favorite. Goto Meeting would be a second choice. They both provide dial in numbers if people are not able to use a computer.

Good luck!
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Bonnie
7 years ago
Goto Meeting has been the only software I have used and it has worked well, yes even for those in the "boonies"!
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tinam61
7 years ago
zoom, but not sure it has a call in number.
writersblock (9b/10a)
7 years ago
an adobe product (I don't remember the name-- but I preferred goto meeting

Adobe Connect, maybe? But I agree--stay away from the adobe options.
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gsciencechick
Original Author
7 years ago
I've been on webinars with Zoom and WebEx too. I should also check with my IT. I just got a new upgraded computer and maybe there is something already installed. That would be great.
Funkyart
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Yes-- it was adobe connect! As I remember the issue wasn't only with the software-- it was the process we had to go through to reserve a time slot (internally). Just too much work overall -- especially when some of other products are SO SIMPLE to use (for participants AND organizers). I had a goto meeting account on my own credit card and though I expensed it, I was the gate keeper so I knew it was always available.

Skype for business is what I currently use but I've never used the audio portion-- I have used the video portion (rarely) and the screen sharing (almost always). I use our normal corp. conf line for audio.. and skype for the visual. It works fine for that purpose but if I were to recommend a single product for both conf line and screen sharing/presentations, it would be Goto Meeting. Both Skype for business and Goto Meeting integrate with MS Office so that you can generate invites with all the connection info baked right in.

I also used an apple video conferencing tool that integrated with apple tv. It was VERY useful and easy to use also but it is 100% dependent on an internet connection. We used it more for video conferencing and screen sharing/presentations. It was especially useful for our purposes because we could "throw" an image right from an ipad or iPhone to the big tv screen. We used it when demoing mobile software, when surveying competitors and even when interviewing design and technical candidates as they could show their portfolios. I don't think this will work for you because of your remote folks.. but I share because it could be useful for others.

Definitely check with your IT dept..
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Jmc101
7 years ago
Lync is available through MS Office and is the best and easiest that I have used.
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gsciencechick
Original Author
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Thanks, JMC101. Lync is apparently Skype for Business now, and I am going to bet that is what IT is going to tell me to use. I am looking to see if there is a non-web way for people to call in. The rural people cannot use video since their internet is too slow.
Jmc101
7 years ago
LYnc/Skype for B will allow the users to see your desktop (or that of the host) but you'll still need a conference line for the audio portion. If you have visuals to display, you may have to make a powerpoint deck and distribute it via email to the slow internet crowd.
gsciencechick
Original Author
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Well, no other resource from IT other than Skype for Business. I sent an email, but one of my colleagues was getting his computer upgrade. One of the techs was in our office suite, so I had a little time to talk to him. I have started a free trial of GoToMeeting, so we'll see how it goes this week. Thanks for all your input.

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