A virtual collaboration software is a reliable online meeting platform that allows companies conduct audio calls video meetings, remote meetings and much more. These platforms allow team members to exchange information and data in a regular meeting, and scrum-meetings one-on-1 without hassle.
It is important to select the right online meeting platform for your company. Consider things like the number of people who will be attending your online meeting, whether you require breakout rooms, and the type of work you’ll be doing during meetings. If you plan to use the meeting to brainstorm ideas or a collaborative meeting with many participants, then it’s advisable to choose an online collaboration tool that includes video and audio conference, as well as screen-sharing.
Other useful features of an online meeting platform include participants being able to update their appearance prior the call recording the audio and video, offering an opportunity to wait in a waiting area for large gatherings and ensuring that all participants are connected via a reliable internet connection. Some online meeting software tools offer a virtual library that keeps training materials, presentations and other information to make them accessible.
Slack, Skype, Google Hangouts and Microsoft Teams are some of the most popular online platforms for meetings. Some of them are completely free to use while others require a subscription fee to access their features. Some even have a trial version for free so you can test their features before you make the final choice.