Nearly half of businesses have already or plan to implement desktop videoconferencing technology to improve both their internal and external communications, a recent Forrester Research study found.
According to a survey of 5,400 business technology users in North America and Europe, 30 percent of businesses are already using desktop video, such as Skype or FaceTime. And an additional 19 percent indicated they have plans to implement the technology.
The most common use of desktop video is routine internal communications, cited by 51 percent of respondents. Executive meetings came in second with 41 percent, followed by distance learning and training with 33 percent.
Businesses have found they can use desktop videoconferencing to hold meetings and give presentations without having to spend extra money on travel. Additionally, the technology can be used in conjunction with an HD-TV, LED monitor or HDMI projector to enhance the video display.
In addition to saving money, videoconferencing has also proven to boost worker productivity. According to a recent survey conducted by Damova, 63 percent of employees are more inclined to complete a task faster after meeting with someone in a video conference.
