Virtual Meetings Offer Real Benefits

It was not very long ago that video conferencing technology became available and everyone anticipated a steep decline in business travel. Well, that did not happen, but virtual meetings did find a niche in the corporate world.

I recall sitting around an oval table sporting tiny microphones chiseled into its walnut finish. An elaborate flip-up console in front of our host caught my eye as well as a myriad of electronic white boards and video screens surrounding us in a soundproof room.

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