Organizations in Idaho, including businesses, schools and government agencies, are investing in videoconferencing technology to save money on travel and increase their resources beyond the walls of the office or classroom, the Idaho Statesman reports.
Groups, such as the Idaho Fish and Game Department, Hewlett-Packard's Boise office and McKenna Charter High School in Mountain Home, are all utilizing the new technology to improve communication among peers.
According to the Statesman, new developments in technology allow these organizations to access state-of-the-art videoconferencing services for pennies compared to what they would have paid in the past. For example, companies can connect a laptop, desktop or tablet PC to an HD-TV, LED monitor or
DLP projector and receive clear, uninterrupted video feeds.
Businesses around the world are investing in videoconferencing technology to reduce both their carbon footprint and improve their bottom line. According to a Greentech Media report, international software giant SAP recently discovered it could see a return of investment of $300,000 for three telepresence centers within the first year of operation due to reduced travel costs.
