Audio conferencing technology has made dramatic leaps and bounds from where it once was when it first appeared on the market. These improvements have helped to increase audio conferencing popularity levels, making it the next best solution to face-to-face meetings. Today, audio conference calling companies offers flexibility and cost-savings that allow you to easily increase your productivity levels – something many of us can be thankful for.

Previously, executives around the world would have squirmed at the idea of conducting an audio conference call. Now, countless numbers of businessmen and women are opting in favor of employing services like – particularly at this time of year – because they provide high-quality communication and collaboration while also providing them with the flexibility to spend time in the location of their choice. Moreover, when incorporated with the Internet, you are able to better interact with your audience via enhanced audio controls, video, and presentation/application/desktop sharing.

So, in the Thanksgiving spirit, we have created a small list of audio conferencing features to be thankful for:
Streamlined scheduling – schedule and invite attendees to join your conference with one-click via your Outlook or Lotus Notes calendar
Dial-out – leading audio conferencing providers, such as InterCall make joining and hosting calls easy. Subsequent to clicking on the URL to join, you will be prompted for your telephone number; once entered, the audio bridge will dial out to you and connect you to the meeting
Document/application/desktop sharing – whether you’re taking notes, conducting a PowerPoint presentation or collaborating on a document, including a visual aspect to your meeting helps to keep your audience engaged. In addition, many solutions also offer the ability to pass control of the meeting or even your desktop to another attendee
Know who has joined your meeting – whether you’re holding an audio conference call, or conducting a meeting with web integration there are multiple features that allow you to know who has joined your conference and, if needed, disconnect a line
Mute attendees – if you’re familiar with audio conference calls, chances are you’ve been on one where there was an attendee with a distracting background noise that made it almost impossible to concentrate on the topic at hand. By being able to mute attendees, you can easily avoid this mishap and keep your participants engaged

Want to learn more about InterCall audio conferencing services, WebEx audio conferencing services, PGi audio conferencing services, and other audio conferencing providers in the USA and Canada? Give one of our professional account managers a call today!

In a ReadyConference Plus, one account is required for each person who will be hosting the conference. The person to host is given a toll, toll free number and a unique passcode to be use every time call is held. There are several features included in a ReadyConference Plus conferencing such as lock conference, special security options, mute lines, record your conference and etc.

Premiere Global Services ReadyConference® Plus Benefits:

• Dedicated dial-in number, passcode and Web link – for easy and convenient access, dial-in number, passcode and Web link is provided.
• Easy to use – This allows you to handle your meeting through phone or Web Audio controls, so no more training needed.
• Cost Effective – you only have to pay the time you use in a low, per- minute rate. The price for Web and audio is separate, giving you the option to choose only one or both.
• Add Visuals on Demand – provides a full support for slide functions and allows   incorporation of audio and video tool.
• Uploading Presentations is Easy – can easily access and store numerous presentations from your own online library and also allows addition of presentations before or during your meeting.
• 24/7 Customer Support – customer service is available anytime.

Premiere Global Services ReadyConference® Plus Features

Moderator Control Panel – that allows you to handle particular action such as:

• Controlling the slides being viewed by participants.
• Making point with Annotation Tool.
• Jumping to a particular slide within your selected presentation.
• Loading presentations before or during your meeting and storing unlimited number of presentations.
• Displaying slides with full animation support.
• Expanding /collapsing audio management window.
• Controlling audio including individual line muting, volume control and disconnect.
• Displaying presentation slide notes.
• Inviting attendees after the meeting has started
• Contact an operator for live support (or dial *0).

Dynamic Indicators – that makes the meetings more productive such as:

• Participants -joining meeting by just a-click entry through an email invitation web link.
• Icons – indicating that participant had already joined the meeting whether by web or phone.
• Active Talker Icon – identifying who’s speaking.
• Chat and Raise Hand controls – allowing participants to communicate with Moderator without intervening the meeting.