1. Video Conferencing What is Video Conferencing Ford Motor Company Example Technology Evaluation Template Accompanying Analysis Our Recommendations 2. Video Conferencing Creates visual interaction between 2 or more parties Internet conferencing solution which improves business processes Organization saves time and money Increases productivity of their users Creates personal relationships between users 3. Video Conferencing A Glimpse 4. Video Conferencing Theres nothing quite like face-to-face interaction Obtain a personal relationship with customers and employees Decrease traveling expenses by implementing this low cost technology Extremely easy to operate 5. Microsoft NetMeeting Multiple users can join conference Easily installed for fast and easy use Requires only a Internet Browser, Broadband Internet Connection and aweb or digital camera Employees can work from home joining a conference from any offsite computer 6. Mega Meetings Web Conferencing Can be used by anyone using Windows, MAC or Linex No proprietary software to download, install or configure Allows up to 11 individuals to be seen at once in a conference room These 11 people can be seen byunlimited web conference attendees 7. Ford Motor Company Looking to grow by implementing cost-effective solutions that promote corporate growth Their conclusion Microsoft NetMeeting was a comprehensive solution for its real-time, PC data conferencing needs Microsoft NetMeeting sets a precedent for communication and collaboration over the internet 8. Ford Motor Company Questioned effectiveness of their ATAP summit for communicating important technology information Travel restriction threatened to limit attendance, eliminating team members Ford incurred the expenses of hotel, flight, food allowances and travel time 9. TET Analysis How the technology fit the TET Both technologies are comparable in options and uses Large difference in price Security for both is exceptional Both are used successfully by other companies on a regular basis Decision made on which software best fits petPROs system 10. Recommendation Sales Operations recommends that petPRO implements the technology of Video Conferencing Mega Meetings Web Conferences is the software of choice due to its advanced features, professional characteristics and the overall program in general. The product at hand is worth the investment as it incorporates every aspect desired by petPRO and Sales Operations. 11. Recommendation Microsoft NetMeeting is FREE Mega Meetings will cost the company a initial fee of $995 plus $349 a month on a month by month basis The monthly cost is a fraction of the amount spent on travel expenses and loss of time while in travel 12. References http://www.microsoft.com/ http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/NetMeeting/InAction/ford.ASP http://www.megameeting.com/
