The future is in the network: how video conferencing has changed workspaces

The possibilities and advantages it offers have gained more prominence than ever, and so it will be from now on, as detailed by José San Emeterio, B2B CEO of SPC, official distributor of Yealink Meeting.

If there was one good thing about the confinement, it was that it served as a breeding ground for the standardization and expansion of teleworking. Thanks to him, It was possible to maintain and even generate employment. This new situation has contributed to companies equipping their employees with the means, Equipment and tools that teleworking demands. Online search terms associated with the concept of 'home office' have grown by 400% since January 2019 until August 2020, according to SEMrush's latest analysis.

And such has been the impact of remote work that, In fact, It is estimated that when the pandemic ends, the 30% of the entire workforce will work from home, at least a couple of times a week, According to the consulting firm Global Workplace Analytics. Before Coronavirus, The figure was hardly significant.

One of the solutions that increased the most demand was videoconferencing, which experienced record growth: A report by App Annie estimated that apps for conducting online meetings surpassed 62 million downloads during the week of 14 to the 21 March 2020.

This growth is not surprising, as it offers multiple benefits: Low cost of implementation, High adaptability and minimal maintenance required. Both companies and professionals have realized the importance of technology applied to work and videoconferencing platforms.

Thanks to this rapid adoption, And as the offices fill up again, These software will continue to be used and even used in new ways.

A quick look at the video conferencing industry shows that the need and demand for this technology has skyrocketed over the years for many reasons. The first, Reduces the cost of unnecessary travel of staff and work groups, with a service that is completely scalable.

likewise, Video Supports and Encourages Collaboration. Even with remote teams, Workers feel more connected to their colleagues through video conferencing. By staying up to date with a simple call, Both in-office and remote workers can continue to strengthen their working relationships.

In addition, and making use of the saying 'a picture is worth a thousand words', To be able to see each other, Participants enjoy better understanding and communication; Productivity increases and time wasted with commuting to meeting spaces decreases dramatically.

Traditionally, there has been a major technological barrier between video conferencing solutions intended for the end user and those intended for the enterprise market. However, Everything points to the market heading for a situation where the boundaries become blurred.

Video conferencing can now be adapted to every conceivable environment, From a simple SME to a large corporation, And it is undoubtedly a great advantage when considering its deployment in organizations and businesses.

In this sense, All company meeting rooms will be converted into video conferencing rooms that allow teams in the office to communicate with members who are currently traveling, working from home or with clients and suppliers from the rest of the world.

In addition, Society demands solutions that offer complete flexibility. More and more users are working on the move, with constant changes and communicate across multiple channels.

The latest video conferencing solutions work on smartphones, Tablets and other devices, so that any worker can easily and effectively collaborate with any Partner, Client or colleague, Whether from home, office or on the move.

Professional video conferencing solutions like Yealink Meeting can provide a more efficient way to meet, as it has been designed to facilitate meetings and offer highly productive tools to all types of companies, so they can manage remote meetings instantly and cover different scenarios.

In addition, Centralize communication and offer a collaborative work environment in the cloud that makes it easier for businesses and their employees to access shared documents and spreadsheets from anywhere.

To these advantages of Yealink Meeting, which is distributed exclusively in Spain by SPC, In addition, there is an interface that prioritizes intuitiveness and simplicity of use, Its very high security standards that guarantee the protection and confidentiality of information, competing with platforms as widespread as Zoom or Google Meet.

This video conferencing service as a service, together with a very complete range of devices that facilitate audio and video quality, position the Yealink ecosystem as a single, flexible environment for any user need.

Entering an Era of Accessible Communication, easy to use, Quality, adapted to every need and compatible with other systems in an increasingly globalized world, where physical borders are being eliminated and where the possibilities for business and personal relationships are unimaginable.

Jose San Emeterio

B2B Managing Director of spc

 

 

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