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Many great things at eVideo Communications 2022

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Our Latest Success Stories from the E365 Team

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Experts in Video Conferencing Equipment

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Our Latest Project

We have many great things at eVideo Communications. We have just completed a project to supply (8 x Logitech Tap Large/Medium/Small bundle with MS Teams plus 8 x Tap Schedulers together with Installation and integration for one of our customers. As you can see below we have installed and setup their system, whilst ensuring all connections are made by using the least amount of cables possible. 

So you can keep clean space without sacrificing your video experience. The whole process was undertaken by the team from purchase to delivery and set up. That’s not all, we always ensure that our customers are satisfied so we frequently follow up purchases with a friendly chat with a team member. We believe its imperative to build and maintain strong communication with our customers.

 

If you have any queries 0r would like to find out more information, please feel free to have a friendly chat with one of our team members. 

Phone interviews are the worst: Embracing the Video Interview

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As someone who graduated in the midst of the recession, when employers had an infinite number of educated and eager candidates to choose from, I was subjected to countless interviews of all different styles—in an office, at a coffee shop, group interviews, even a scavenger hunt (that’s a whole other blog post). But the most common interviews I encountered were either by phone or video conferencing. And while phone interviews might seem like the less stressful kind, nonverbal communication goes a long way in a video interview, especially in the early stages of the hiring process.

Nonverbal communication is the combination of all the things you say when you’re not actually speaking words. Things like your gestures, facial expressions, posture and tone of voice often say more than an entire paragraph of sentences. The nonverbal cues you pick up on in a video conferencing interview versus a phone interview can mean the difference between a job offer and another Friday night spent sending out resumes.I can remember several phone interviews in which the recruiter or hiring manager would ask a question, I would eloquently answer with a complete and succinct thought, there would be a longer-than-comfortable pause and then I’d start rambling. I totally voided the carefully crafted response I had just delivered all because I wasn’t sure if the interviewee was expecting more, taking notes or had been bored into a coma by my response.When interviewing over video, you easily alleviate miscommunications like that. Here are the top reasons nonverbal communication in a video interview trumps phone interviews and some tips for making a great impression over video:

1) Being on the phone gives you a sort of anonymity that can lead to distraction. From checking your email to removing all the gum wrappers from the bottom of your purse, a distracted interview on either side of the table is not beneficial. When you can make eye contact with someone, it’s much easier to capture and keep their attention to show them how qualified you are for the position.

2) Smiling! People don’t want to work with a jerk. So while you may have the best strategy proposition and three years more experience than other applicants, it can be very challenging to convey happiness over the phone without an excessive use of inflection, which in turn makes you sound like a Care Bear. Facial expressions allow you to express interest and understanding of the material being presented in a genuine way that doesn’t come across as overkill.

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3) Confidence is key. So maybe you exaggerated a little on the resume that landed you the interview, but you know you’re capable and you can let this interviewer know with your impressive posture. Good posture conveys confidence, so when you’re sitting up straight during that video call, it’s that much easier to show your future employer how poised and proficient you are.

4) You control your environment! No awkward waiting rooms, no fluorescent conference room lighting—with video conferencing, candidates can meet face to face with hiring managers for the first time in a comfort zone. Plus, you can emphasize key traits of your personality that may otherwise go unnoticed. For instance, want to showcase your organizational skills? Set your video call up so your color-coded bookshelf is your backdrop. Did a quick Google search and discovered that you and your possible boss-to-be share a mutual hobby? Prop that guitar up behind you. I’m not saying that you should hang up pennants and stage the background of the call with memorabilia of his or her favourite sports team, but subtle staging can’t hurt!

Video interviews can dramatically enhance the job search from both sides of the table. With a video conferencing expert to learn more about embracing the nonverbal communication. You’ll be more engaging, enlightening and personal than you would be by phone—plus, it gives you another reason to bust out that blazer you got just for interviews. Happy job hunting!

Determine Your Video Conferencing Requirements with These Questions

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Integrating video conferencing into your organization is quickly becoming essential. However, a top quality video conferencing system can be expensive. Therefore, in preparation for deciding on a provider, and choosing a plan for your company, it is well advised that you define your video conferencing requirements well before you begin to draft any contracts with vendors.

The following list should help you narrow down which types of video conferencing systems and equipment you should consider adopting when moving forward with your purchase. Make sure you consult both your management and IT departments in order to cover all bases.

There are three broad areas you should take a look at with regards to your video solutions.

The first is business requirements – the direct business goals that video conferencing should be looking to facilitate.
Next, there are functional requirements; specific details such as number or users and/or overall functionality that feed back into the business goals.
The final requirements to consider are technical. This may include any limitations you have in regards to space, systems, and bandwidth. Take advantage of the deep knowledge your IT team has in these areas before moving forward. Then ask yourself the following:
What is your organization looking to achieve with video conferencing solutions?

This is first and foremost the most important question you must ask before going forward with a video conferencing solution. The wider strategy your team outlines will be a fundamental help in determining the type of video conferencing solution you choose.

What is your budget for video conferencing solutions?

Your budget should be determined by assessing how valuable the solution will be to your operations. In addition, look at where the solution will reduce costs and improve productivity i.e. travel costs, scaling knowledge, connecting remote workers etc.

How many users does your video conferencing system expect to support?

Knowing how many users your organization will have can help you with issues such as bandwidth and pricing plans. However, knowing how much you are likely to grow in the future is just as important.

Where will your users be located?

Will your users be based in the main office or will they be remote? Remember to look to align your bring-your-own-device (BYOD) strategy with the solution to make it simpler for remote workers. Also, look at how many meeting rooms you wish to convert into video conferencing suites and, of course, don’t forget to look at all of your office and subsidiary locations.

Do you have in-house IT support or will you need to outsource?

Most vendors should be able to offer you IT support, though this will be at an extra charge. If you are fortunate enough to have onsite IT staff members, they must familiarize themselves with the solution.

Cloud or on premise video conferencing?

It’s not just applications and storage that are offered from the cloud, it is now possible to dispense with expensive video network infrastructure and have video conferencing and calling delivered as a service. This option is by far the most scalable and affordable. In very few cases, organizations prefer to have on premise infrastructure deployed behind firewalls. Therefore, engage with your IT to understand the pros and cons of both environments.
When you are going to implement a video system, follow these questions and assess your business goals to find a video conferencing solution that best suits your company.

At eVideo, we have a complete range of cloud video conferencing services and a portfolio of hardware for meeting rooms systems and software for desktop and mobile devices.

To find out more visit us at www.evideo.com.au   or 1800 11 387

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What is a MUST to include Todays latest Visual technology.

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Video Conferencing and high-impact audio-visual technology is the Answer.

Today’s organizations thrive in a creative, agile and responsive working environment, where people want to engage with each other in real time – wherever they are.

Our forward thinking customers require not only specific technology, but innovation, transformation and a cultural shift towards a new way of delivering, and interacting with, information.

Implementing this type of environment can prove to be challenging due to the complexity and financial requirements of a flexible Workspace.

Business Benefit

Working environments are no longer standalone rooms with simple display screens or a flipchart. They are areas where we collaborate to create an environment where people can deliver more value to the business.

Business benefits include tangible cost savings, savings in time and office space, along with increased engagement. Video Conferencing and VCaaS (Cloud) reduces complexity of multi-manufacturer video equipment and make booking a VC as easy as a meeting, driving utilization.

Today we demand interaction and collaboration tools that engage with our customers, staff, partners etc. that provides a multi-layered experience and brand awareness.

Boardroom Management, potentially linked to room integration, automates the environment for whatever type of meeting is taking place.

Tangible Savings

We help you transform your business through the implementation of innovative audio-visual and video solutions with the ability to achieve tangible cost savings or drive customer engagement.

Virtual teams enable collaborative working, increasing the efficiency of your business and reducing the time to market.

More and more businesses are using digital signage as part of their communications and information strategy. Deployed in prominent areas such as receptions, staff restaurants, office spaces, digital signage enables engaging, dynamic and tailored content.

Video Walls and large format screens are becoming common, centrally controlled and distributed across a geographically dispersed estate.

Our Capability

Our team works closely with customers to design and implement a variety of technology solutions, including:

  • Video Conferencing – Our Professional Services team of consultants, project managers, engineers and support operatives integrate existing Videoconferencing or deploy additional endpoints.
  • VCaaS – Hosted Virtual Meeting Rooms provide access video endpoints, along with software based systems such as Microsoft Lync, to a single Video meeting room. Additionally we provide concierge service and video eCare helpdesk to assist with setup, activation and troubleshooting.
  • Audio – Boardrooms, Meeting Rooms, Huddle rooms, Executive offices.
  • Digital Signage – Enabling the projection of brand messaging, information and targeted adverts using a series of media displays or video walls;
  • Control Systems – Including LCD displays, projectors, videoconferencing systems, lighting.
  • Display – Projectors, LCD, LED and plasma displays can be used in a wide range of environments, from corporate board rooms, meeting rooms, command and control centers;

 

We are leading the way in  providing a focus on design, implementation and management of Video Conferencing and high-impact audio-visual technology throughout Australia and Globally enabling our customers to be ahead of their competitors.

 

TIPS AND ADVICE ON SUCCESSFUL VIDEOCONFERENCING

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Adjust your camera appropriately, try to fill the screen as much as possible with people rather than with the table, chairs, walls or the floor

Place the microphone in the centre of the group, preferably on a soft surface, eg mouse mat or thick book; this will help absorb some surface noise.

Avoid tapping on the microphone and rustling papers near the microphone – this noise will be very loud at the remote site(s). (This also applies for tapping pens on desks, rattling cups and saucers and chairs bumping into table).

Avoid covering the microphone with documents, laptop covers etc – this will mute the sound and remote site(s) will not hear speaker.

Mute the microphone before moving it so that the remote site(s) doesn’t hear you moving it.

Speak in your normal voice without shouting and use natural gestures.

There is no such thing as a private conversation during videoconferencing – the microphone is very sensitive and will pick up any whispering so avoid any side conversation and ensure that only one person speaks at any one time.

Press mute button if you require privacy.

If more than three people in meeting, nominate a lead person to manage the videoconference. This lead person should control the camera, microphone and ensure smooth running of the videoconference

Once connection has been made lead person should Introduce themselves and ask remote site(s) if they can see and hear you.

Confirm that you can hear and see remote site(s).

On commencement of videoconferencing meeting all participants should be asked to introduce themselves – if participants are unknown to each other, then it is helpful to raise your hand during your introduction so that remote site can recognize who is speaking.

Sometimes there may be a slight delay between site(s), consider pausing briefly for others to answer you or to make comments

As with any meeting, try to limit side conversations and ensure that only one person speaks at any one time

During multipoint calls, lead person should ask sites to select mute when not speaking.

During multipoint calls, lead person should ensure that all sites are given the opportunity to participate or ask questions before moving on to each agenda item. This will ensure involvement of all sites.

Arrive promptly for videoconference meetings. Doors opening and closing and chairs being moved once meeting has started is distracting.

If you have to leave the meeting, ask the lead person to announce that you are leaving.

If point to point call, agree beforehand who is making the call and likewise at end of meeting agree who will be hanging up the call.

Security

  • Do not leave videoconferencing equipment unattended or “in conference” in locations that are isolated
  • Only videoconferencing with known and approved site(s)s and with location’s permission
  • Ensure the videoconferencing equipment is secure
  • Ensure room and content security, eg do not leave confidential information on whiteboards, documents etc which could be viewed by the subsequent videoconference held in the room.

e365 Distribution October BIG Discounts

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e365 Distribution has the latest BYOD Collaboration solutions for your Home Office, Huddle room and meeting rooms

Special pricing  is limited till 31st October

  1. Logitech Tap,Rally
  2. Poly Studio X30-X50
  3. Yealink MVC 800
  4. Cisco Room Kit Mini
  5. Crestron MX150 
  6. Headsets
  7. Smartboards from Hitachi, Maxhub ,Samsung, Commbox, Avocor,NEC,LG,Viewsonic & more
  8. Trolley’s, Home office furniture 
  9. Dten Smartboard & Videoconferencing.

 

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