Selecting from Skype, Zoom, Google Meet or Turbobridge

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Last updated: May 10, 2021 by Michael Wolfe
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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 where multiple colleagues dial in. 

  • If you would like to use TurboBridge, first open a Tech Support ticket 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 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 Microsoft Teams meeting. They cannot simply dial-in.

  • Teams video meetings 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 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 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 start a meeting.

  • You can also dial out from Google Meets 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 and has advanced options such as small breakout groups 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, please open a Purchase request through Tech Support Hub and clearly outline why the free options will not meet your needs.

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