The document compares and evaluates several business conferencing software options based on criteria like security, updates, multitasking features, price, and reviews. It analyzes GoToMeeting, Adobe Connect, and Fuzebox. GoToMeeting allows screen sharing and recording but is more limited than competitors. Adobe Connect has video conferencing integration but a complex setup. Fuzebox offers the lowest price, good audio/video quality, and ease of use across devices. Based on these factors, the document concludes Fuzebox is the best option.

1. ISYS 363Business Conferencing Software Comparison
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2. Our Criteria
Cloud Backup Feature.
Strong Security and
Privacy.
Regular Updates.
Multitasking Functions.

3. Our Expectations
Reliable Service.
User Friendly.
Affordable Price.
Available across various platforms
and devices.
High-Definition Image and Sound
quality.
Cloud Storage.

4. GoToMeeting
www.gotomeeting.com
Pros
1) “Share your whole screen - If attendees need assistance you can take
control over their screen remotely.
2) Record your meeting sessions – including all phone and microphone
audio. This helps to review the conversation and pick up any missed
information.
3) Enable or disable features according to your company's security
requirements. Track accountability with attendance reports”.
4) Clean and easy user interface allows attendees to communicate fast.
5) File sharing is also included.

5. GoToMeeting
www.gotomeeting.com
Cons
1) According to Robert Strohmeyer, PC World,
“GoToMeeting gives you less functionality and supports
significantly fewer users”, compare to other leading video
conferencing software.
2) You can try it free, but the trial days are very limited.
The basic plan, which does not include fancy features and
recording starts at $19 per month or $182 per year for up
to 5 attendees.
3) The most expensive plan starts at $149 per month or
$1,428 per year for up to 200 attendees.

6. Adobe Connect
Pros
1) Video conferencing integration: Leverage existing investments and integrate with
existing video teleconferencing systems supporting SIP/H.264 (Tandberg, Polycom,
PictureTel, others), and bring in-room video streams directly into web meetings.*
2) High-quality video conferencing: Enables participants to share unlimited webcam
video streams into meetings at DVD quality with active speaker indication, to truly
collaborate face-to-face with all participants.*
*As described by http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/features.html.
3) A teaching tool that provides learning and communication beyond the classroom,
which is easy to use and accessible across the globe. Teachers and students can
collaborate regardless of distance and time, thanks to the efficient integrated
technology.

7. Adobe Connect
Cons
1) William Fenton comments: “Cumbersome setup.
No bundled call-in number.”
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2387818,00.asp
2) TechMediaNetwork reported that “There is a
learning curve”, which means user needs more time
to get used to the application.
http://web-conferencing-services.toptenreviews.com/adobe-connect-pro-review.html
3) Monthly subscription is expensive, costing $55
per month.

8. Fuzebox
www.fuzebox.com
Pros
1) Audio Quality according to the reviewers have never sounded better
and clearer.
2) Depending on the internet bandwidth, audio and video quality can be
adjusted to provide smooth conferencing.
3) Supports any platform and devices.
4) Powered by cloud, so performance is improved and content sharing is
much easier.
5) File sharing feature is available.

9. Fuzebox
www.fuzebox.com
Cons
1) No specific application developed to make VOIP calls, rather user must download
Skype application in order to use Fuzebox.
2) Have recording feature which is outstanding.
3) Fuze offers free for only a limited time. Subscription is necessary to continue the
service: Fuze Enterprise plan, the most expensive plan available, will costs $20 per
month.

10. Our Winner: FuzeBox
● Offers the lowest monthly price among our contenders.
● Like GoToMeeting, Fuze users can share the screen to their
attendees individually without revealing personal information
to other attendees.
● Like GoToMeeting, Fuze also has a recording feature that
allows users to review their conference.
● Independent reviewers love Fuze’s sound and image quality.
● Easy to multitask during video-conferencing: share
documents online, annotate, and edit the documents in real
time.
● Fuze is available across various platforms and devices.
● Fuze interface is very easy and convenient to navigate.
● Fuze is reliable, secure and safe.

11. References
GoToMeeting
www.gotomeeting.com
Adobe Connect
http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/features.html
Fuzebox
www.fuzebox.com
http://www.pcworld.com/author/Robert-Strohmeyer
Third-Party Reviews
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2387818,00.asp
http://web-conferencing-services.toptenreviews.com/adobeconnect-pro-review.html
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388678,00.asp