Cisco Webex
From £30 a month
Similar to the Citrix system, Cisco’s Webex take the whole process of arranging conferences into the online world, doing it all via a web interface. As many as 25 people can take part in meetings, with up to six webcams being used. It’s a well laid-out piece of software, with the main frame showing the presentation, and webcam feeds on the side. It’s simple to use and the quality is more than good enough for presentations – although, as with all the software here, it depends on your broadband speed.
Webex is great as a meeting tool, but also has some good features for trainers, allowing up to 1,000 people to connect and watch a training session. The firm also sells a version that can be used for sales calls. You can easily share presentations among participants, and it is available on most platforms, including mobile phones.
While it may not be cheap, Webex is a unique way to manage meetings online, and could save thousands of pounds on calls and travel.
PROS Simple browser-based system
CONS Relatively expensive
