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Video conferencing is way of communicating among individuals or groups using systems that support image, voice, and data transfer over digital networks or telephone circuits. This online technology allows people in different locations to talk and see each other using live audio and video, and hold face-to-face meetings virtually. Videoconferencing allows for convenient collaboration across the globe.
Video conferencing is particularly convenient for SMBs and business users in different geographical locations because it saves time, the expense, and hassle associated with business travel. Common uses for video conferencing include holding routine meetings, negotiating business deals, and interviewing job candidates.