The holding of videoconferences has spread in all areas: both in companies and in the educational sector. In the current situation, many organizations are considering what is the best app for video conferencing. Today we will talk to you about Google Meet, the Google video conferencing application that will allow you to save money.
If you want to see a comprehensive comparison between the main video calling applications, we recommend that you read Google Meet vs Zoom vs Skype.
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What is Google Meet
Google Meet is the application for videoconferences from Google that is included in the collaborative space in the cloud Google Workspace (before G Suite). This app, formerly called Hangouts Meet, is designed to improve collaboration between teams. This makes its interface very intuitive and easy to use, and is integrated with all Google applications.
Additionally, as Google aims to improve collaboration from anywhere between teams, Google Meet It can also be integrated with Hangouts Meet video conferencing devices.
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Google Meet and Workspace: more than an application for video calls
As we have mentioned, one of the main advantages of Google Meet is that it is part of a space completely created to collaborate, Google Workspace. This contains all the necessary tools for daily work: Google Calendar, Documents, Gmail... In this way, Google Meet It is not limited to an application in which to make video calls, but is fully integrated with the rest of the applications (if you want to know more about Workspace we recommend that you read this article). For example, with Workspace can:
1. Video calls created from Google Calendar
Video conferences can be created directly from Google Calendar, which makes it much easier to check the availability of other attendees and organize the week's tasks.
2. Access to video calls from Gmail
Also, from the email application Gmail You can also access your video call agenda or create a new one instantly. Without changing windows or leaving the application. This streamlines the process of creating video calls.
3. Parallel editing of Google documents
With Workspace and Google Meet You can also edit Google Documents in real time, seeing the reaction of your colleagues in parallel. This is thanks to a pop-up window that is activated when you are on a call and go to these documents.
How to save money with Google Meet
Now that you know what Google Meet is and some of its advantages of using it together with Workspace, we will explain how you can save money by implementing this application for video conferencing.
1. More performance
One of the advantages of using Google Meet and Workspace, is the increase in equipment performance. This is thanks to your fully integrated space and easy to use, which means less time is wasted creating meetings, editing documents and errors due to communication failures. In this way, as the collaboration and communication is more fluid, more objectives are achieved and the team save time on your tasks. This allows the company save money and resources that were previously wasted due to loss of time.
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2. Less travel
This is an advantage especially for those companies that are international and/or those that have to visit clients or suppliers on a regular basis. Having a tool that can be used directly from the browser and without the need to have a Workspace account, makes it the perfect application for communicating with external organizations. This way, the team will not have to travel regularly and will save money and time.
3. More flexibility for employees
Furthermore, having Workspace and Google Meet opens a range of possibilities in terms of flexibility for employees. Whether to do home office regularly or punctually, or to be able to communicate with the office if you have to travel. This means an increase in the job satisfaction of your team, which has a direct impact on their performance.
What to do if I want to subscribe to Google Meet?
At this point, you may be considering hiring Google Meet. In this case, depending on your situation you will have to do one thing or another:
1. I want to try Google Meet for free
In case you are interested in the free version of Google Meet, you can currently enjoy it until March 30, 2021. This is because Google made it temporarily accessible due to the pandemic. However, if you need a corporate email or want to take advantage of all the collaborative space it offers you Workspace You would have to contract the payment plan. We as Google Official Premier Partner we can offer you a 14 day free trial here, and in case you are interested in training your team we have online training.
2. I want to hire Google Meet for a company
If, on the contrary, you already know what you want Google Meet for your company, you can contract the plan you prefer here. If you don't know which plan to choose, you can contact us and we we will advise and guide for free.
3. I want to hire Google Meet for education
Finally, you may be thinking about hiring Google Meet for an educational center. If this is the case, you can contact contact us and we will help you acquire the licenses for Education.
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