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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 it

  where multiple colleagues dial in. 

• Create

  If you would like to use TurboBridge, first open a Tech Support ticket

  if you want a TurboBridge account

  and we will set up an account for you.

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

• CCI staff

  almost all use Skype for Business which

  has access to use Microsoft Teams 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

  Microsoft Teams meeting.

   

  They

  can not

  cannot simply dial-in.

• There is no time limit for Skype

  Teams video meetings

• You can schedule meetings in advance with Skype for Business
• Skype for Business is buggy when using it with people outside of CCI or OCA
• Skype for Business is free for CCI staff

  are unlimited and free for all staff.

• Meetings can be scheduled in advance through your calendar or using Microsoft teams application.

I want to host a video meeting or presentation with people inside andoutside 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, etc

  and 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 send a ticket to IT and

  , please open a Purchase request through Tech Support Hub and clearly outline why the

  other

  free options will not meet your needs.

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