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Suffering From Zoom Fatigue ? Try An Alternative Platform .
DR . MEGAN HODGKISS Hodgkiss Consulting , LLC Megan @ HodgkissConsulting . com
In 2019 , the video conferencing platform Zoom saw about 10 million users a day . This year , that number skyrocketed to about 200 million users . The Coronavirus has changed the way that we connect and communicate . For law firms , Zoom has become an essential office tool and part of our everyday lexicon . Businesses hold meetings on Zoom . Family members connect ( or re-connect ) with each other over Zoom . There are even events that have transformed from in-person to virtual , courtesy of Zoom . While video conferencing has provided a lifeline for business operations , communicating solely via Zoom – let ’ s be honest – can get a little monotonous . If you ’ re suffering from Zoom Fatigue , the good news is , there are other options out there . Here ’ s a look at some of the alternatives . ( Note : Pricing and availability subject to change ).
Cisco Webex Meetings
Cisco Webex has gained popularity in 2020 , but the platform has actually been around since 1995 . Cisco Webex Meetings , a business communication platform , features HD video conferencing , the ability to share your screen , and a virtual classroom . The Cisco Webex free version allows up to 100 participants to audio / video chat for an unlimited amount of time . The paid service begins at $ 13.50 / month for up to 50 users , plus cloud storage . There is also
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