How SMBs stay connected with easy-to-use cloud conferencing

30 October 2019 | SMB, Digitalisation, Voice and Collaboration | 5 min read

The issue for some small business owners is traditional video conferencing solutions are not always easy-to-use or affordable. They rely on hardware that quickly becomes obsolete. Also, they lack the user-friendly interface which makes it easy for increasing number of remote workers to learn and use.

Another downside is the cost of acquiring and maintaining traditional video conferencing solutions makes it difficult for small businesses to scale

Generally, newer cloud-based video conferencing solutions allow companies to enjoy better services and additional features which are absent in legacy systems.

Singtel BizConference, powered by Zoom, is the perfect solution for SMBs. It is easy to set up and requires no dedicated hardware. Plus it is easily scalable depending on a company’s needs. 

With the unlimited HD video and audio meetings you get through a monthly subscription, you never have to worry about having to plan to keep to a number of meetings each month. 

While affordable, web meetings or webcasts can be expanded to support over 1,000 participants – all capable of sharing data and engaging in cross-platform chatting. With this feature, businesses can better afford to focus on how to make the most out of these HD video and audio meetings, rather than prohibitive costs of running them.

One of the biggest challenges that companies face is organising regular meetings where remote workers are involved. With traditional setups, it meant that workers had to assemble in a few locations to participate in group video conferences. 

With a cloud-based solution like BizConference, meetings can be scheduled for anytime and people can access it from anywhere using their own devices. For businesses with offices in the region, it is particularly useful when coordinating weekly update meetings or even interviews when hiring new staff.

Perhaps one thing that separates cloud-based video conferencing from traditional video conferencing is the fact that it is not dependent on hardware. The only thing that is required is a reliable internet connection. The solution operates on computers, smart devices and even video conferencing room systems. You enjoy enterprise-grade video conferencing without the costly hardware. 

Cloud-based conference systems make collaboration effortless. Participants can share their screens, regardless of whether they are using mobile devices or desktop. They can navigate their screen in order to demonstrate some concepts and share files to the entire group. Co-annotation (drawing, highlighting content during the meeting) is also possible. 

Aside from that, this cloud-based solution enables members to break out into small groups for discussion. The host usually creates the group and monitors them as they go on. It’s akin to real-life group meetings where members can break out into smaller groups then join the main group after some time. 

Meetings are recorded to the cloud so that they can be shared anytime. This comes in handy especially when one or a few of the staff weren’t able to join the live meeting. It can also be used for reference purposes.

Cloud-based video conferencing services are becoming popular day by day. This can be attributed to their superior features and benefits. BizConference is the ideal video conferencing solution for SMEs. Investing in it is a surefire way for businesses to boost productivity and consequently make more sales.