### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Video Conferencing Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Video Conferencing Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Video Conferencing Software Articles [![10 Software Categories in High Demand to Support Remote Work](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI096_Backlog_Images-%5BRemote_work_software%5D_V1a.png "10 Software Categories in High Demand to Support Remote Work")](https://www.g2.com/articles/10-trending-software-categories-for-remote-work) [ ### 10 Software Categories in High Demand to Support Remote Work ](https://www.g2.com/articles/10-trending-software-categories-for-remote-work) Throughout my time at G2, traffic patterns on G2.com category pages have been one of the most significant data points to monitor. Time and again, the changes in those patterns have proven a good indicator of emerging trends and a strong reflection of change in software markets. The current global crisis caused by COVID-19 is, unsurprisingly, creating a large shift to tools that support remote work. [ ![Michael Fauscette](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Michael Fauscette") MF ](https://learn.g2.com/author/michael-fauscette) by Michael Fauscette [![2021 Trends in Collaboration Technology](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/collaboration%20trends%202021.jpg "2021 Trends in Collaboration Technology")](https://www.g2.com/articles/collaboration-technology-covid-19-impact-trends-2021) [ ### 2021 Trends in Collaboration Technology ](https://www.g2.com/articles/collaboration-technology-covid-19-impact-trends-2021) This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Jazmine Betz](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jazmine Betz") JB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/jazmine-betz) by Jazmine Betz [![8 Best Free Video Conferencing Software in 2024](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/virtual-meeting-1.png "8 Best Free Video Conferencing Software in 2024")](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-video-conferencing-software) [ ### 8 Best Free Video Conferencing Software in 2024 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-video-conferencing-software) Ping! Another meeting invite lands in your inbox. You cringe, remembering the last video call when your audio dropped out halfway through your slide deck. Video conferencing has become as essential as caffeine, but the wrong video platform can leave you looking and feeling embarrassed.  [ ![Soundarya Jayaraman](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Soundarya Jayaraman") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/soundarya-jayaraman) by Soundarya Jayaraman [![What Is a Conference Call? Best Practices to Connect Remotely](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI429_Learn_Article-%5BConference_Call%5D_V1a.png "What Is a Conference Call? Best Practices to Connect Remotely")](https://www.g2.com/articles/conference-call) [ ### What Is a Conference Call? Best Practices to Connect Remotely ](https://www.g2.com/articles/conference-call) The traditional ways of conducting business are evolving.  [ ![Washija Kazim](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Washija Kazim") WK ](https://learn.g2.com/author/washija-kazim) by Washija Kazim [![What Is A Webinar? How To Create Engaging Online Events](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI968_Learn_Article_Images_%5BWhat_Is_a_Webinar%5D_V1a.png "What Is A Webinar? How To Create Engaging Online Events")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-a-webinar) [ ### What Is A Webinar? How To Create Engaging Online Events ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-a-webinar) Imagine you can educate a global audience, capture high-quality leads, and train your remote team – all from the comfort of your desk. Webinars, a blend of "web" and "seminar," are powerful online workshops or conferences that can achieve all of this and more. [ ![Daniella Alscher](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Daniella Alscher") DA ](https://learn.g2.com/author/daniella-alscher) by Daniella Alscher [![Skype Made Simple: Beginner’s Guide With FAQs](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/how-to-share-screen-on-skype.png "Skype Made Simple: Beginner’s Guide With FAQs")](https://www.g2.com/articles/skype-faqs) [ ### Skype Made Simple: Beginner’s Guide With FAQs ](https://www.g2.com/articles/skype-faqs) We’ve gotten used to hanging out with each other through rectangles. [ ![Harshita Tewari](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Harshita Tewari") HT ](https://learn.g2.com/author/harshita-tewari) by Harshita Tewari [![Software for the Hybrid Workplace Trends in 2022](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/hybrid-workplace.jpeg "Software for the Hybrid Workplace Trends in 2022")](https://www.g2.com/articles/hybrid-workplace-trends-2022) [ ### Software for the Hybrid Workplace Trends in 2022 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/hybrid-workplace-trends-2022) This post is part of G2's 2022 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Brianna Bajwa](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Brianna Bajwa") BB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/brianna-bajwa) by Brianna Bajwa [![How Software Enabled Virtual Learning During COVID-19](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Virtual%20learning%20during%20covid.png "How Software Enabled Virtual Learning During COVID-19")](https://www.g2.com/articles/virtual-learning-during-covid-19) [ ### How Software Enabled Virtual Learning During COVID-19 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/virtual-learning-during-covid-19) Learning will never be the same again. [ ![Aayushi Sanghavi](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aayushi Sanghavi") AS ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aayushi-sanghavi) by Aayushi Sanghavi [![Why Video Interviewing Is a Must in the Hiring Process](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/video-interview@2x-1.png "Why Video Interviewing Is a Must in the Hiring Process")](https://www.g2.com/articles/video-interviewing) [ ### Why Video Interviewing Is a Must in the Hiring Process ](https://www.g2.com/articles/video-interviewing) Video interviewing is the process of virtually interviewing for an open job position using a webcam, a microphone, and the internet. [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello [![How to Bring Your Virtual Presentation to Life](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/virtual-presentation.png "How to Bring Your Virtual Presentation to Life")](https://www.g2.com/articles/virtual-presentation) [ ### How to Bring Your Virtual Presentation to Life ](https://www.g2.com/articles/virtual-presentation) No matter how many presentations you’ve led, it’s normal to have butterflies. [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello [![COVID-19 Spawns Security Concerns For Rapidly Expanding, Under-Protected Workforce](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/woman-writing-on-her-notebook-3059747.jpg "COVID-19 Spawns Security Concerns For Rapidly Expanding, Under-Protected Workforce")](https://www.g2.com/articles/covid-19-spawns-security-concerns-for-expanding-remote-workforce) [ ### COVID-19 Spawns Security Concerns For Rapidly Expanding, Under-Protected Workforce ](https://www.g2.com/articles/covid-19-spawns-security-concerns-for-expanding-remote-workforce) Worldwide, social distancing has affected the day-to-day activities of nearly every person. In many cases, that means working from home. [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker [![Collab Tech and Its Impact on Who Gets to Work Remotely](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/business-businessmen-classroom-communication-267507.jpg "Collab Tech and Its Impact on Who Gets to Work Remotely")](https://www.g2.com/articles/collaboration-technology-impact-on-remote-work) [ ### Collab Tech and Its Impact on Who Gets to Work Remotely ](https://www.g2.com/articles/collaboration-technology-impact-on-remote-work) Collaboration software was already a hot topic, then the COVID-19 outbreak happened. [ ![Jazmine Betz](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jazmine Betz") JB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/jazmine-betz) by Jazmine Betz [![Adapting Architectural Design Processes for Remote Work](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/houses-businessman-man-hands-110469.jpg "Adapting Architectural Design Processes for Remote Work")](https://www.g2.com/articles/architectural-design-remote-work-processes) [ ### Adapting Architectural Design Processes for Remote Work ](https://www.g2.com/articles/architectural-design-remote-work-processes) The fields of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) have always thrived on collaborative design. From building information modeling to architectural rendering, designing the built environment takes a combination of different perspectives and skills. [ ![Michael Gigante](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Michael Gigante") MG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/michael-gigante) by Michael Gigante Show More ## Video Conferencing Software Glossary Terms [![Video Conferencing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI597_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bvideo_conferencing%5D_V1a.png "Video Conferencing")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/video-conferencing-definition) [Video Conferencing](https://www.g2.com/glossary/video-conferencing-definition) Video conferencing is a way to hold live online meetings with audio and video, helping teams, customers, and partners connect from any location. Learn more by Holly Landis [![Affinity Diagram](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI589_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BAffinity_Diagram%5D_V1a.png "Affinity Diagram")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/affinity-diagram-definition) [Affinity Diagram](https://www.g2.com/glossary/affinity-diagram-definition) Teams use affinity diagrams to organize and categorize ideas after brainstorming. Learn the steps for creating an affinity map and how to use one. by Alyssa Towns ## Video Conferencing Software Discussions 0 Question on: JioMeet [What is JioMeet used for?](/discussions/what-is-jiomeet-used-for) What is JioMeet used for? JioMeet used for video conferencing, by which we can attend meetings, do lactures, guiding someone or more, Interacte with another human. Answered: NITISH KUMAR on October 24, 2024 JioMeet is go to application for meetings or video conference within India as it provides better video and audio quality even at low connectivity areas and it is cost effective too. Answered: Manthesh N on October 9, 2025 10/10 Answered: Manas Ydv on May 2, 2026 Good Answered: BHARAT Kumar on April 30, 2026 It is use for vartual meeting and video conferencing. Answered: Hemant Jaiswal on April 30, 2026 It is a software or an application used for mainly video conferencing or connect with a large number of people in one place..... Answered: Vivek Raj on February 3, 2026 JioMeet is used for video meetings, online calls, webinars, and team collaboration. Answered: Abhishek Yadav on March 12, 2026 it is used for online meetings Answered: Kishan Rajendran on May 4, 2026 For video meetings and conferences easily Answered: Ayush Chaurasia on May 7, 2026 It is a video conferencing app Answered: Gaurav Kothiyal on June 2, 2026 video conferencing - Its like gmeet Answered: Shelby Rathod on June 2, 2026 Online Meetings Answered: Prathap Kumar Yandava on October 5, 2023 [See more answers (11)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-jiomeet-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Slack [What is Slack used for?](/discussions/what-is-slack-used-for) What is Slack used for? Internal Communication Answered: Jennifer Lucas on November 9, 2023 Slack keeps everything organized and makes teamwork faster and simpler. Answered: Dianne Marlowe Toledo on January 22, 2025 It connect us with the people no matter where we are through messaging and calls. Answered: Rida Rajput on November 9, 2023 Think of Slack as if it were a "WhatsApp" or a group chat, but super organized and focused exclusively on work. Its main goal is to replace internal email and centralize communication in one place. Answered: Edgard Castro on November 10, 2025 Slack is used for Communication, Alert configurations, and Easy external calls & Presentation Answered: Sai Mohan Kumar on October 22, 2024 Slack is a popular collaboration and messaging platform designed for teams and workplaces. It provides a centralized and organized space for communication, file sharing, and collaboration. Here are some key uses and features of Slack: \*\*Real-Time Messaging:\*\* Slack allows team members to communicate in real time through channels, direct messages, and group messages. Conversations are organized into channels based on topics, projects, or teams, making it easy to follow and reference discussions. \*\*Channels:\*\* Teams can create channels for specific projects, departments, or topics. Channels help organize conversations and keep discussions relevant to specific areas of work. They can be public or private, allowing for different levels of visibility and accessibility. \*\*File Sharing:\*\* Slack facilitates the sharing of files, documents, and links. Users can upload and share files directly in channels or through direct messages, making it convenient for collaboration and reference. \*\*Integration with Other Apps:\*\* Slack integrates with a wide range of third-party apps and services, allowing users to bring information from different tools into their Slack workspace. This integration helps streamline workflows and keep all relevant information in one place. \*\*Search and Archive:\*\* Slack archives all messages and files, making it easy to search and retrieve information. This is especially useful for referencing past discussions, finding files, or reviewing project history. \*\*Notifications and Mentions:\*\* Users can customize notification settings to stay informed about relevant conversations. Mentioning a team member using the "@" symbol sends them a notification, ensuring important messages are noticed promptly. \*\*Collaboration Tools:\*\* Slack includes various collaboration tools such as shared channels, voice and video calls, screen sharing, and interactive messages. These features enhance teamwork and communication. \*\*Workflow Automation:\*\* Slack supports workflow automation through the use of bots and integrations. Users can set up automated tasks, reminders, and notifications to enhance productivity. \*\*Security and Compliance:\*\* Slack offers security features such as data encryption, two-factor authentication, and compliance with industry standards. This makes it suitable for businesses and organizations with security and privacy requirements. \*\*Remote Collaboration:\*\* Slack is particularly valuable for remote teams or teams with members working from different locations. It provides a virtual workspace where team members can stay connected and collaborate regardless of physical proximity. Overall, Slack is a versatile platform that enhances communication, collaboration, and productivity within teams and organizations, making it a widely used tool in various industries. Answered: Syed Aamir Ali on December 6, 2023 Slack is a new way to communicate with any team effectively, you can chat, make huddles and have a great flow of communication. It's fast and very organized and it is also very secure. Answered: lorena Aguirre on December 6, 2023 Slack is an online communication tool that can be used among teams, groups, departments. Answered: Donna Christerson on July 23, 2025 It's used for communication within and across teams. It has a very interactive UX including public/private channels, direct messaging, concept of threads to bundle up a conversation, pinning multiple conversations, bookmarking items, checklists, vast store of standard as well as custom emojis and much more. Answered: Suyash Gupta on December 24, 2023 slack is literally a useful platform for client freelancer relation and daily updates we are working on moonlitemoney.com and we coordinate with the teammates on slack daily Answered: Burhan Shafique on April 27, 2026 A messaging app called Slack was created especially for use in offices. By providing tools like these, it facilitates more effective team communication and collaboration. Slack uses channels to arrange communication around particular subjects or initiatives. Individuals can engage in debates and remain updated by subscribing to relevant channels. Private chatting between people or small groups is another feature offered by Slack. Documents, photos, and other items can be shared by users with ease in chat rooms and channels. Due to Slack's numerous integrations, users may access information and complete tasks without ever leaving the platform. Slack facilitates video and audio calls, which eases remote teamwork. Slack is a tool designed to replace email for corporate communication. It offers teams a more centralised, efficient, and well-organized way to interact and share information. Answered: Himanshu Dangwal on June 22, 2024 Slack is used to communicate with co-workers internally or with external vendor employees. Answered: Yasser Najah on January 8, 2025 Slack provides group chats for companies, hiring people for working remotely. It doesn't look like numbers of overwhelmed publics, but like structured consequence of topics. Answered: KOSTIANTYN STRUK on April 14, 2025 Slack helps with team communication, especially with remote work. It’s way better than endless email chains, but it can get noisy if you don’t manage notifications right. The channels within Slack keeps everything organized, no more digging through emails for that one link someone sent months ago. Also, the search function is a lifesaver when you vaguely remember someone mentioning a project but can’t recall where. Overall, I’d be lost without it. No. 1 team communication tool. Answered: Joseph Enesu on May 12, 2025 Slack is primarily used for internal communications and collaborations. It has instant messaging, file sharing, groups a.k.a channels, and now has video calls, as well as voice notes. Answered: Charmaine Mashifane on July 23, 2025 Slack is a internal communication platform where you can setup public and private communication channels. Answered: Ahsan Ghaffar on August 29, 2025 Slack is used by businesses of all sizes and across all departments to improve communication and workflow efficiency. Answered: Ayush Raj on September 17, 2025 Slack is used to streamline workplace communication, reduce email clutter, and bring people and tools together in one hub. Answered: Abhishek Kumar Mahto on September 28, 2025 Slack is used for fast, organized team communication and collaboration in one place and this is user friendly. Answered: Nilesh Patil on November 24, 2025 Slack provides a centralized space where teams communicate through: Channels organized by project, topic, or team Direct messages for private one‑to‑one or small‑group chats It replaces email threads with faster, organized, searchable conversations. Answered: Raghavareddy kovvuri on February 4, 2026 It is an online communication tool that helps teams, groups and departments. Answered: Prabhat Dwivedi 🇮🇳 on March 4, 2026 Slack is basically tool used to communicate with your team internally and manage your groups. You can integrate multiple software with Slack as well. Answered: Raju Sah on May 14, 2026 Slack is more than just a messaging platform, it acts as a centralized operating system for team collaboration. It is used to manage communication, organize projects, share files, automate workflows and keep cross-functional teams aligned in real time. Answered: Tarang Vishwakarma on May 20, 2026 [See more answers (22)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-slack-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Skype [What is Skype used for?](/discussions/what-is-skype-used-for) What is Skype used for? video conferencing Answered: Rohit Kumar Paswan on December 17, 2023 Skype is used for video calling with neighbours and friends. You can connect from anywhere at anytime. Answered: Rohith Sai Gollamudi on January 13, 2025 Mostly we are using for team communication for messaging and small file sharing below 300 MB. Answered: Darshit Savaliya on January 29, 2024 Skype lets you make free video calls, free skype to skype voice calls, and send messages to friends and family anywhere in the world. Answered: Nayeem M on February 27, 2024 Skype is one of the longest, widely used video conferencing platforms in the world. Video, Audio and text capabilities for communication anywhere. Answered: Thomas Thatcher on February 22, 2024 Skype is used to create meeting through video conference and share messages and images and communicate with people from different country. skype also gets people closer. Answered: Anand Selvaraj on August 20, 2024 Skype is commonly used for virtual meetings, interviews, online collaboration, and keeping in touch with friends and family Answered: Rupali Dubey on February 22, 2024 Skype is used for video and audio calls, messaging, screen sharing, and file sharing. It’s popular for personal chats, remote work meetings, and affordable international phone calls. Answered: Rohit Rawat on November 22, 2024 Honestly, we don't use Skype unless a client or partner uses it. So, we use it for voice and video calls when needed. Answered: Kevin Laiche on December 26, 2023 Skype is the VoIP service in the world, and it's probably the easiest way to talk to your friends for free over the internet – through text, voice Answered: ARUNPRASANTH ASHOKKUMAR on December 26, 2023 Imagine Skype as a digital phone booth. Instead of standing inside a glass box, you're using your computer or phone. You can call your friends and family anywhere in the world, and it's like they're sitting right across from you, thanks to video calls. You can also chat with them in real time, share photos and files, and even have group video calls with lots of people at once. It's a great way to stay connected with loved ones, especially if you live far apart. Answered: Abhishek Srivastava on September 18, 2024 Is is used for the communication . You can communicate with the persons via text, voice call , video call, share screens , attend meetings, share any kind of file. Answered: Kamal Dhanwani on June 20, 2024 Skype is the longest-running most reliable and easy-to-use conference and meeting platform. The audio and video features of Skype is very accessible. It can also be used on laptops, desktops, and mobile phones. Answered: Alma del Rosario on September 21, 2024 Video conferencing and day to day communication with clients and professional friends. Answered: Piyush Patoliya on December 16, 2023 Skype was one of the earliest application for message, voice and video calls. Acquired by Microsoft, it has since been retired. Users are now moved to Microsoft Teams. 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