Tuesday, June 30, 2009

ELITE 2009: Day 01: Session 3: Webex

Session 3:  2.00 PM Webex by Rohit
 

Mr. Rohit a customer success manager, from made a presentation on WEBEX a collaboration tool designed by webex  and currently owned by CISCO Webex supports a range of interactions such as meeting and conferences via web. Webex application range from group meetings to large conferences. The tool allows a user called host to set up a meeting and invite other for participation. The invitation delivered via email template is secure and provides a link to the invitee to join the meeting. The host controls the pace and proceeding of the meeting. The host can choose the presenter- one among the participant to make presentation. He can grant or withdraw the status of "presenter" to any participant at his will. In addition participants can use other communications means such as chats, video. However to be video enabled- the participant must ensure that her webcam is set up before she join the meeting. It is also possible to take notes during the meeting and can be saved at the end of the meeting. (it was suggested to have an option of sending such saved notes to participants via email). The share option of web provides a means to share a set of items to be made accessible to all or select participants. One can share such as desktops, applications, presentation available one's system selectively with other participants. The whiteboard option allows participants to scribble and add notes to a common place and can be viewed by all. Some time during the course or after participants are expected to conduct a meeting with course coordinator using WEBEX



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