What Is Audio Conferencing

Audio conferencing is an effective means of connecting with one or more customers, partners and/or colleagues when you are unable to meet face-to-face. One of the biggest benefits you receive from employing an audio conferencing solution is the ability to bring together participants located across the globe in a convenient and cost-efficient manner.

Today, not many companies have the time or capital to meet all of their geographically dispersed clients, colleagues and partners in-person. Even when business travel is a possibility, last minute issues such as illnesses or personal emergencies can arise.

During an audio conference, participants connect to a conferencing bridge via their telephone, smartphone or computer. Participants can dial in using either a toll or toll free number, and are given a access code/PIN number that will grant them access to the meeting. Hosts are given a unique leader access code/PIN number that provides them with the ability to use features, such as:

• Muting all participants/lecture mode
• Record and save a conference
• Dial out to bring participants into a conference
• Express leader entry
• Lock/unlock a conference
• Request operator assistance

For hosting last minute or ad-hoc audio conferences, it is best to go with a service such as InterCall’s® Reservationless-Plus® audio conferencing service. Reservationless-Plus gives you the power to conduct an audio conference at any time without making a prior reservation or requiring an operator. You simply dial your dedicated phone number, enter your unique conference code and PIN number to initiate a call. It’s that easy. Reservationless-Plus also offers simple scheduling via Outlook®, and the ability to start and join conferences with apps for iPhone® and BlackBerry®.

InterCall’s Automated Conferencing provides a permanent toll free number and access code. All automated conferences require a reservation, but do not require operator assistance, making them ideal for:

• Introducing new products
• Announcing department updates
• Conducting sales/committee meetings
• Hosting sales presentations
• Following up after live meetings
• Hosting weekly status reports

If you’re looking to increase your business’s productivity, save money, virtually eliminate business travel, and link your dispersed team from around the world, then give one of our representatives a call today to find out what audio conferencing can do for your company. At Conferenceshopper.com, we work with the largest providers of audio conference services in the world, ensuring that your audio conference experience meets and exceeds all of your expectations.

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