A video conference is a live, visual connection between two or more people residing in separate locations for the purpose of communication. At its simplest, video conferencing provides transmission of static images and text between two locations. At its most sophisticated, it provides transmission of full-motion video images and high-quality audio between multiple locations.

For businesses, the tangible benefits of video conferencing include lower travel costs — especially for employee training — and shortened project times as a result of improved communications among team members.

The invisible advantages and benefits of video conferencing are as follows:

Higher productivity and efficiency. By eliminating time and space barriers, video conference can be conducted to communicate with colleagues, customers and partners anytime, anywhere. In this way, meetings could become much shorter and more efficient.

More flexibility. One of advantages of video call is that it gives you more flexibility. Even if you are outside for some reason, you can still easily start or join a video conference for an important matter on your laptop, smartphone, iPad or other mobile devices.

More effective communication. In comparison to audio-only calls, video conferencing provides participants with a kind of non-verbal communication which is reported to be an effective communication means.

Good options for remote working, online interview and distance learning. Besides business meeting and staff training, video conferencing can also make remote working like telecommuting, online interview and e-learning possible.

Save money and time. The tangible advantages of video conferencing include lower costs on business travels and staff training; less time for meetings, training and projects because of improved communication among participants, trainees and teammates.