Video Conferencing for Businesses [Infographic]: Stats, Trend, and How to Choose A Video Conferencing Solution

Video conferencing has become an important part of our professional - and business live.

Video conferencing has been known to:

Saves time and money.
Reduce traveling time.
Brings remote workers and telecommuters together.
More personal and engaging than phone conferencing alone.
Increased efficiency and productivity.

In fact, in a recent study, 58% of businesses say they utilize video conferencing for their everyday operations.

And that is why in this infographic, we explore what small businesses should know about video conferencing including tools, trends and statistics, and what to consider before investing in video conferencing equipment.

What is video conferencing?

Video conferencing is a type of online meeting where two or more people engage in a live audio-visual call. With a strong internet connection, the participants can see, hear, and talk to each other in real-time, no matter where in the world they are. Learn more about video conferencing in this faq.

Video conferencing vs Audio conferencing: What's The Difference

A: Multimedia in format / Audio only
B: Includes audio conferencing by default / Is a subset of video conferencing
C: Requires high-speed, high-streaming internet bandwidth / As simple as phoning someone from your phone
D: Gives you other collaboration options like screen sharing/ Doesn’t let you have visual aids during calls

Interesting Video Conferencing Statistics

• 45% of teams use video calling tools daily or weekly.
• 80% of employees use video calling for 1:1 meetings.
• 78% of employees say they use web conferencing tools for team meetings.
• 75% of CEOS say that video conference calls will entirely replace audio-only conference calls.
• 55% of companies allow for remote work.
• Remote work will increase by 77% from 2019-2022.
• Remote gig work will increase by 19% from 2019-2022.
• 30% of employees are full-time remote workers.
• 62% of employees work from home occasionally.
• From 2010-2020, we saw a 400% increase in employees who work from home at least once a week.

Most Common Devices for Video Conferencing

A: Pc and laptop: 71%
B: Room/Group video systems: 65%
C: Tablets: 34%
D: Smartphones: 33%

2022 Video Conferencing Trend

A: The hybrid workforce:
B: Home office upgrades
C: Productivity-enhancing features
D: Video continues to go mainstream

Video Conferencing Benefits: Advantages of Video Conferencing

• It connects people all around the world removing barriers to communication
• Save time and money and help reduce environmental pollution
• Review travel cost
• It helps instant responses and decision making
• Improve the work-life balance of employers

How to Choose The Best Video Conferencing Solutions for your Business.

If you are interested in video conferencing equipment, here are the top considerations before purchasing one.

A: Number of participants
B: Video feeds
C: Ease of use
D: Type of meeting
E: Type of room
F: Screen Sharing
G: Application integration

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There you have it. The most important video conferencing trends and statistics you should know.

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