Verizon & Sprint vs. the iPhone.
How does your smart phone hold up in a web conference?
Since we recently launched the first ever web conferencing app for the Android, there’ve been some articles and such around the web, harking on the wonderment of mobile meetings. That said, AT&T, Verizon and Sprint all act a little differently when hosting a Fuze Meeting and we here at FM just wanted to make sure we passed off hints for your mobile meetings.
Let’s unpack this, shall we?
Miraculously, AT&T comes out the current winner on this one since their technology supports simultaneous voice and data transfer. This means that you are able to use data transfer (like the internet or Fuze Meeting) while being on a phone call.
Conversely…The CDMA technology used in Verizon and Sprint phones prohibits simultaneous data and voice streaming. Which means no matter how talented our engineers are (and trust me they are TALENTED), you just cannot be on a call and in a Fuze Meeting while the meeting is grabbing data from satellite.
There is a way around it!
As long as you’re around WiFi. You can actually log into the data stream via your WiFi connection. So, in order to participate in the visual AND audio parts of a meeting from your Verizon or Sprint phone, enable WiFi and Fuze Meeting will use your WiFi connectivity to transfer meeting data while you are on the voice bridge. If you do not have WiFi coverage available, or it is interrupted, then only one feature can be supported, and you will be disconnected from the web portion of the meeting – leaving you only on the call.
WAIT THERE’S MORE! VoIP (which will let you transfer audio AS data and will cut out the telephone portion all together) will be coming to your iPhone and Android phones later this year…thus solving the entire matter completely!
But until then – we realize you have meetings, you have requirements, you’ve got important things to talk about and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to get what you need. Hope this was helpful and let us know if you have any questions.
How to Upload Content to a Fuze Meeting
Hey y’all!
HOT off the YouTube presses, we’ve got a new tutorial for you. Most of our users have no problem with this one, but we’ve heard that a few of you could use a quick review. Enjoy!
Anything else you’d like to see? Let us know!
We’ve Been Pumping Iron
*Manly grunt* UUUUHHHH! Nine hundred ninety nine!
*Manly grunt* UUUUHHHH! YES! Woooo! Done!!
Oh yes. We’ve been at the gym, eyes on the prize and cranking out the reps. And what have we got to show for it? Well, only the most buff, robust version of Fuze Meeting that you’ve ever seen. With that, we give you:
Fuze Meeting 3.1
It has all the slick stuff you’re used to, but it’s also got 3 giant upgrades.
#1 Remote Desktop Control
Need to show someone how to use a program? In the past, you needed to ask them “can I drive?” to get the best view of how to navigate. Not anymore! Now you can show your software with Fuze’s lag-free screen sharing and remote desktop control. Not to mention – more comfortable. Just take control of someone else’s mouse and go for it.
#2 Laser Pointer
Once you turn on the laser pointer, your meeting attendees can see exactly where your mouse is. Just the other day, I was on an Fuze Meeting webinar, and someone was explaining precisely the different parts of a bell curve he was showing and…let’s just say I know one person who is going to be happy about the new laser feature!
#3 Keynote Support
Sing it loud and sing it proud – Keynoters, put that chin up, we have something for you! Once you export your Keynote presentation to Quicktime, you can load it into your meeting and watch it play like a video!
Did you just see the game-changing update you’ve been waiting for? Sign up for Fuze Meeting by calling our sales team at (866) 470-1901.
17 Syllables Never Said So Much
We just had a doozie of a Facebook contest and it was more fun than you could wave a stick at! Users who were interested in testing our iPad app were encouraged to write a haiku about Fuze Meeting beta for the iPad.
10th Grade English Class Review:
A haiku is a Japanese style of poetry used to convey a simple (and in this case witty) message. A haiku has 3 lines and one stanza, and usually has a syllable count of 5, 7, 5. Part of the beauty of haikus is that they lack rhyme or rhythm – so each line can stand alone!
And now – for a few haikus we particularly loved!
Feel hot summer sun,
Be cool testing beta Fuze app.
Communication!
- Dale
Launching a new biz
Just for pro photographers
Fuze – for interviews!
-Dana
Hot summer commute
What can save us from the heat?
Cool meeting with Fuze
-Sloane
I work with clients
Live and die by remote meetings
Fuze for iPad: GO!
- Robert
Did you have a haiku stirring in your brain? Do you love to take part in fun and easy competitions? Then don’t miss the fun. Like us on Facebook!
Attendee Controls At a Glance
Sometimes, you just need it to be visual. Which, coincidentally is why web conferencing is such a fantastic idea in the first place! So, thank goodness that everyone’s favorite demo master, Larry B. turned out this handy little number on who can do what in a meeting! Thanks, homie.
We did a more in depth presentation earlier if you’re just starved for more info on attendee controls. I mean, who isn’t…really?
6 Questions for Larry BoBerry
(and the Infinite Meeting)
Larry BoBarry (may or may not be his actual last name), our live demo guru, spends his week with a headset slung over his noggin, a mouse welded to his palm and a hankering to show people about the wonders of Fuze Meeting.
Those of us who sit an ear shot away have heard some pretty interesting things coming out of the demos, and the we thought WAIT…let’s ask Larry some questions!
How long have you been demoing for Fuze?
I’ve been doing the live demos here at Fuze for about 7 months.
How many demos would you say that is?
More than I can count even with my shoes off.
What is the thing that people are most confused about when they get into a Fuze Meeting?
How content is shared.
Care to set them straight?
Fuze has two basic methods of sharing content: the classic “let me show you my screen” and the “upload your file to the Fuze Meeting system.”
“Let me show you my screen” AKA desktop sharing is great for showing websites and custom applications or programs.
“Uploading your file” AKA content sharing allows for higher quality, collaboration and much faster access. Hosts and presenters should use this method if they want to share: PowerPoint, Word docs, HD videos, audio files or high res images.
What’s the strangest thing that’s ever happened on a demo?
The was one customer who thought he’d discovered a bug – he was sharing his own screen, but was seeing his own screen within that screen, causing an infinite loop – kind of like holding two mirrors together. Turns out he had accidentally opened two browsers and joined from both so he was essentially viewing his own screen share (and screen within the screen share (and screen within that screen within the screen share and so on)).
Larry BoBarry (may or may not be his actual last name), our live demo guru, spends his week with a headset slung over his noggin, a mouse welded to his palm and a hankering to show people about the wonders of Fuze Meeting. Those of us who sit an ear shot away have heard some pretty interesting things coming out of the demos, and the we thought WAIT…let’s ask Larry some questions!
How long have you been demoing for Fuze?
I’ve been doing the live demos here at Fuze for about 7 months.
How many demos would you say that is?
More than I can count even with my shoes off.
What is the thing that people are most confused about when they get into a Fuze Meeting?
How content is shared.
Care to set them straight?
Fuze has two basic methods of sharing content: the classic “let me show you my screen” and the “upload your file to the Fuze Meeting system”.
“Let me show you my screen” AKA desktop sharing is great for showing websites and custom applications or programs.
“Uploading your file” AKA content sharing allows for higher quality, collaboration and much faster access. Hosts and presenters should use this method if they want to share: PowerPoint, Word docs, HD videos, audio files or high res images.
What’s the strangest thing that’s ever happened on a demo?
The was one customer who thought he’d discovered a bug – he was sharing his own screen, but was seeing his own screen within that screen, causing an infinite loop – kind of like holding two mirrors together. Turns out he had accidentally opened two browsers and joined from both so he was essentially viewing his own screen share (and screen within the screen share(and screen within that screen within the screen share and so on)).
5 MORE Ways to Revel in Your Fuze Web Conference
What’s that you mean 5 more ways???Ah, well for a list of the first five – look here!
1) Coming Soon – Remote Control – Control freaks rejoice! Anyone screen sharing in a Fuze Meeting can now grant remote control to other meeting participants. Remote control is great for technical support, interactive product demonstrations, remote training and more.
2) Software Presentations –With Fuze Meeting, you can use the lag-free desktop sharing to showcase that product that you’ve been toiling over. And without having to travel to show it off, you can afford the time and the money to get it in front of zillions*. (*rough estimate)
3) Review and approve work – Interdepartmental mail, FedEx and messenger services can take a back seat. Share and approve work online, you’ll save a day and a wad of cash on every approval. From xrays to high res image corrections; from in-process Powerpoint to HD video editing – you can keep you review process online and on time.
4) Sync your team – Fuze is great for internal team meetings, and with everyone’s schedules everywhichway, you can make your life a little easier. Cut out a step and use our Outlook plug-in to get your Fuze Meeting directly into their calendars.
5) Have an impact and reduce your impact. $aves on travel and hassle, but it also saves this big blue planet. One round-trip flight between JFK and SFO (about 5K miles) adds up to about 2500 pounds of C02. That’s equivalent to 15% of one US home’s electricity use for an entire year!
5 Ways to Indulge in Your Online Meeting
Is Fuze Meeting better for individuals to present, train and sell, or would you say it’s better for collaborating among a team?
Well, yes to both.
Fuze Meeting is a great way to put your self in front of a crowd for any presentation no matter what the brilliant idea is that needs sharing. That said, businesses around the globe have found Fuze to be invaluable for syncing internal teams – their plans, their thoughts, their visions.
And that’s not all – here’s 5 ways that you can use Fuze Meeting to squeeze every ounce of juice from your work day.
1) Internal Team Meetings – You’ve got a talented team. But one of them is in Boston, two are in Minnesota, and yet another is in Silicon Valley. Get ‘em all on the same page with a daily 20 minute online sync up. You’ll get more done and have fun doing it.
2) Creative Pitches – Need to show off your sleek design work or next big campaign? You’d better be using software with high res image and HD video capabilities. Hey. Have you heard of this great product called Fuze Meeting?!?! Make sure your work is presented the way it should be seen…in high resolution, including video, images and more.
3) Conference Calls – Yep, use our super cheap telephony without even logging onto a meeting. Just dial into Fuze, enter your room number and you’re all ready to go! Does this mean that you can save even more money because you can cancel you cash guzzling conference call service? Yes. Yes it does.
4) Sales Demos – Give sales presentations, demonstrate applications, and even review contracts online. It’s wicked easy for your attendees and taking the meeting online means that you get in front of more people, ace more pitches, and close more deals.
5) Mobile Meetings – Don’t be shackled to your desk 24/7. Go to the App Stores and grab the fastest and slickest meeting in the industry for your iPhone, the only app that provides hosting capabilities from a Blackberry, and the ONLY web conferencing software available on Android devices. Are you an iPaddict? Well then sit tight because iPad meetings are just around the corner.
How to Get A Ride in A Tesla
What with Tesla Motors’ IPO today, we thought, what better time to share our favorite internal video? That’s right. This puppy’s gone totally viral among the 80 Fuze Box employees.
So to answer your question: How do I get a ride in a Tesla?
We enthusiastically answer: Work at Fuze Box!
Happy to share! It’s great to work at a spot where getting the employees to smile is a top priority.
Fuze With Skype: What to Consider When Choosing A Web Conferencing Headset
Just this afternoon, some of the team here were in a Fuze Meeting webinar and I noticed almost all the callers were on Skype. That said, either they were home alone, annoying the rest of their office with loud voices emanating from their computers, or on a headset. And since I’ve done my best to swear off telecommuting, I’ve been on a constant search for the *perfect* in-office web conferencing headset experience.
I’m not in love with my headset choice YET (Freetalk Everyman Headset – more on that later) – but 4 headsets in the last 3 months make me somewhat of an expert on headset rejection – so here’s a short list of features to consider when finding an online meeting headset solution.
#1 Connection
Headset rejection #1 was because, foolish me, didn’t realize that not all computers have a mic jack. Headphone/mic jacks and USB connections both work really well in terms of sound, but you’ll probably have to mess with the input/output settings a bit if you use a USB connection. On the other hand, all computers have a place to shove a USB cable, so you won’t be stuck there like a cross-eyed buffoon staring at your headphone jack in the headphone port with your mic jack dangling of the edge of your laptop. (Sore subject) My recommendation: go with the USB.
Found yourself with the double-jack and a computer that won’t work with it? Don’t worry – they have converters and (let’s be honest) it’s probably not a bad idea to have a stereo headphone converter handy in case you only have your iPhone set with you.
#2 The Boom Boom
Chances are, you don’t really notice that your headset mic isn’t working for you until you start getting annoyed with all the ‘could you speak up’ complaints. Finally, someone had the good sense to suggest that the problem was my mic and headset #2 was out the door. I switched from an on-cord mic to a boom mic, and the audio complaints went away. A plus side of the boom mic? Feeling like a pop star and asking people if they’d like fries with that. My Recommendation: Boom
#3 Headphones
Headset #3 got the boot because it only had a speaker on one ear, and I just decided I’m a surround sound girl.
But – there’s all TYPES of headphones. In-ear buds, foam headphones, and the very intense gamer-style foam padded headphones. This is a personal choice, but, for me…the buds fall out and the gamer headsets do too good a job of cancelling out the noise. I work in an office, so I actually like the ambient noise and currently use the Freetalk Everyman Headset that SKYPE suggests, but…I’m not in love.
Why, you ask? They’re a bit flimsy and they only come in black. I’m still on the hunt for the perfect headset and I gladly take suggestions!
Note: Fuze doesn’t necessarily endorse the products shown or mentioned, but – if you’re looking for them here are the links: Input/output Converter, Stereo Converter.
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