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Want the ability to do video and group conference calls? There are several options and this guide helps you select the best , and cost-effective solution for your needs.

I want to host a conference call that people can dial in to

without video.

• The Center has an account with TurboBridge that gives you the ability to set - up a conference line and have anyone dial into itwhere multiple colleagues dial in. 
• Create If you would like to use TurboBridge, first create a Tech Support ticket if you want a TurboBridge accountand our team will set up an account for you.

I want to host a video meeting or video presentation with other CCI staff only.

• CCI staff almost all use Skype for Business which allows you to set-up free conference calls and conference meetings.
• Staff must have a computer with a speaker or headset to connect to the Skype meeting.   They can not simply dial in.
• There is no time limit for Skype video meetings You can schedule meetings are unlimited and free for all staff.
• Meetings can be scheduled in advance with Skype for Business.
• Keep in mind that Skype for Business is can be buggy when using it with people outside of CCI or OCASkype for Business is free for CCI staff.

I want to host a video meeting or presentation with people inside and outside CCI.

• Google Meets allows you to create a video meeting and invite anyone, regardless of where they work.
• There is no time limit for a Google Meets meeting.
• You can do screenshares screen shares with Google Meets which is very helpful.
• You can schedule meetings in advance with Google Meets.
• Google Meets is free for CCI staff , if you login to Google with your courtinnovation.org (or other CCI-approved google account).
• To use Google Meets, go to https://meet.google.com/ and login with your courtinnovation.org account or other CCI-approved google account

I want to host a video meeting with a dial-in option.

• Google Meets creates a dial-in option when you create you start a meeting.
• You can also dial out from Google Meets as well to someone's phone.

I want to host a presentation for a very large number of people with advanced functionality.

• Zoom allows for long presentations , with hundreds of attendees , with and has advanced options such as small breakout groups , allowing people to virtually raise their hands, etcand virtual hand raises.
• Zoom is not free and should be used as a last resort when none of the other options will meet your needs.
• To request Zoom you can , please send a ticket to IT CCI Tech and clearly outline why the other free options will not meet your needs.

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