The videoconference system awaits to slash the remaining travel costs by half. Most companies doing business in the world today spend a significant amount of capital on communications. Not only is the acquisition of equipment a major investment but the maintenance costs and up keep charges are also a significant drain. If the equipment isn't used, then the reasons for buying a particular system may have been faulty or, at least, poorly focused. Looking for a new way to hold down travel costs or improving product cycles is a complex procedure if videoconference systems are considered.
Senior management plays an important role in new technology.
It was the catalyst to bring the computer products into the office and guided an effective transition, so it must be the same with videoconferencing. The big problem in starting the videoconference system is finding a champion for the system of the highest levels of management. In the 1980's, serious attempts were made at establishing the paperless office. All work was to be conducted by computers joined together in local area networks so that the productivity of each work station could be enhanced by the combined capabilities of the network. For example, in the last few years, the secretary that used to control booking the dates of the conference room near their office no longer uses a calendar to book those dates.