Citrix go to meeting
US$49 per month
Citrix has carved a niche for itself with innovative, easy-to-use products, and Go To Meeting is no exception. At first glance it looks fairly basic, but don’t be fooled by the simple interface – this is a powerful way to run voice meetings.
Essentially, it’s an online administration system for voice conferences. Once you’ve set up a meeting, you can invite others to join either by using their computer or calling in via traditional phones. The interface is slick and easy to understand right from the start. As administrator, you have complete control over the meeting, and can invite or kick off members from within the software. When I tried the system via a broadband connection, audio was incredibly clear, even when showing a complex presentation at the same time.
Users can also see either all or part of the presenters’ screen (the administrator can choose which members are allowed to present), allowing Powerpoint and other presentations to be given and seen easily by the group.
While Citrix faces stiff competition from the likes of Skype, this is a well thought-out corporate product that could easily live up to its billing of reducing the need for face-to-face meetings. It’s really worth a look.
PROS Web software can be installed on any machine
CONS Relatively high price
