What is the difference between video conferencing equipment and video conferencing tools? When we talk about equipment, we are referring to the hardware and software that is used to make this happen. But when we talk about tools, these are things that you can add to enrich the video conferencing experience.
How do you enrich this experience? By using software programs that can do more than just let you see and hear the other person.
A good example is when you are talking to someone and then another person comes along. You dont want to end one conversation just to begin with another so the best thing for you to do is to chat with the other party by sending text messages.
Another tool is the ability of the program to have an interactive whiteboard so both sides can see the same document and make changes instantaneously. This is useful when you are finalizing the paperwork of any project that will be submitted.
Sometimes, you want to express to people how you feel and instead of seeing this in your face, you can do this by using emotional icons or emoticons.
It will also be cool to have a video conferencing tool that allows you to surf the...