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Introduction – Cutting Costs of Communication

As businesses we are all aware of the costs of communication. These costs come from travelling to meet customers, talking over the phone with staff or customers, briefing and managing teams and many other areas that are essential in running a company.


Skype

Skype was founded back in 2003 as a tool to enable people to talk free of charge to other Skype users around the world. Using a variety of voice, instant messaging and video conferencing, Skype offers businesses and individuals infinite possibilities to cut the costs of their communication.


WebEx

WebEx offers a suite of online applications designed to facilitate meetings over the internet.

The tools within the system are suitable for a range of circumstances including training sessions, seminars, remote support, client meetings and board meetings. The system operates with no additional technology required, running directly from your existing internet browser.


Twitter

Twitter is a ‘micro-blogging’ tool designed to allow people or businesses to post small chunks of information to a group of subscribers on a regular basis.

A free of charge service, Twitter allows you to keep customers or other interested parties abreast of information from you with options for them to respond online or via their mobile phone.