Video Conferencing Software Resources

Hi Gianni, There are numerous fintech companies that are currently providing free technology to help banks help their customers. A more complete list is here: (https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/2020/03/23/a-list-of-fintech-firms-providing-free-technology-to-banks-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/#211789ee1b5e) There's also been an increased adoption and usage of back-end tech to help deal with the influx of loan applications and financial services customers. One software example is Bottomline Technologies (https://www.g2.com/vendors/bottomline-technologies) which allows banks to originate PPP loans, and offers features such as account opening, on-boarding and fraud capabilities. Small businesses can also use the platform to apply online as fewer physical bank branches are available. Fiserv (https://www.g2.com/vendors/fiserv) is equipping its banking customers with tools to accept PPP applications via their websites and online banking platforms, as well as through the Clover platform (https://www.g2.com/products/clover/reviews). Integrating the application process into banks’ existing portals means small businesses can more seamlessly apply for a PPP loan.

Hi Jill - To help keep WFH employees happy, motivated and engaged, it's important to over-communicate everything and facilitate easy virtual communication. Some examples of helpful platforms that teams are currently using are workflow management tools (https://www.g2.com/categories/project-collaboration), which help to streamline communications, collaboration and remote work, and video calling (https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing), so team members can chat, share screens and collaborate in person. It also might help to schedule some time for teams to have “watercooler” talk, either via video conferencing or a dedicated channel in an instant messaging app. This will give employees the opportunity to discuss topics outside of work and bond about things unrelated to their jobs.

Hi Marina - yes, there are several alternatives to Zoom that your team can use, many of which offer free trial periods (https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing/free). One of the top rated video conferencing softwares on G2 is Skype (https://www.g2.com/products/skype/reviews), which offers a smartphone app as well, followed by Cisco Webex Meetings (https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-webex-meetings/reviews), and GoToMeeting (https://www.g2.com/products/gotomeeting/reviews). Other popular apps are Microsoft Teams (https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews) and Google Hangouts (https://www.g2.com/products/google-hangouts-meet/reviews).