The audio may also be digitized and sent over the Internet. The analysts give the CEO feedback through a chat window for text messages. Because some people are unable to attend the briefing, the audio and slides are recorded, archived on a Web server, and made available for playback at a later time. Perhaps the remarkable thing about these scenarios is that they are no longer all that remarkable. What only a few years ago would have seemed beyond the realm of possibility today is almost mundane.
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Among the newest treats that the industry has to offer is multimedia communications. The current state of the multimedia market is both dynamic and confusing. Some products are stand-alone, while others are integrated into other products. Applications and Benefits Multimedia communications are used across many markets and applications. The Web browser has become the user interface of choice for multimedia tools, making these applications increasingly user-friendly.