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Date: May 17, 2013

To: Manager

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Subject: Web Conferencing Programs Recommendation

Per your request on May 17, 2013, research was started to find the most appropriate web conferencing program that meets our needs for allowing multiple people to join a conference, least amount of hardware or program requirements, and one that will meet our budget. With those criteria’s in mind, the following web conferencing programs have been reviewed and listed in the order from the best choice to the worse:

Program | Features | Cost | Reason |

Join.mehttps://join.me/ | Allows for multiple clients to join meeting. Basic allows for 10 clients to join.Allows broadcasting audio and webcam. Screen sharing.Share control. Send files. Compatible with PC, ipad/iphone, or Android phones. | Basic Plan – FreePro Plan - $13/month | Basic Plan meets all our needs. Allows presenting and also controlling the presentation. No program required, just a plugin, on a pc. Simple application to download for smart phones. |

Gotomeeting.comhttp://www.gotomeeting.com | Allows up to 25 attendees.Allows broadcasting audio and webcam.Screen sharing. Share control.Compatible with PC, Mac, ipad/iphone, or Android phones. | 30 day trial Gotomeeting Plan - $49/month | Meets all but one need…no file sharing. Only a 30 day trial before paying. No program required, just a plugin, on a pc. Simple application to download for smart phones. |

Cisco Webex.comhttp://www.webex.com | Allows up to 3 people per meeting (free plan). Premium 25 plan allows for up to 25 attendees.Allows broadcasting audio and webcam.Screen sharing.250MB storage. Compatible with PC, Mac, ipad/iphone, or Android phones. | Free Plan (3 users)Premium 8 Plan - $24/month (8 users)Premium 25 Plan - $49/month (25 users) | Missing 2 key features - No share control available -Limitations to screen sharing. No program required, just a plugin, on a pc. Simple application to download for smart phones. |

Of the programs listed above,...