Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the presence of video conference has become widely demanded in various circles of society from personal use to contact distant relatives, to the needs of business meetings.
Previously, video conference was widely used by multinational companies as a means of communicating with their partners in different countries.
This article will review video conference from its definition, features, benefits, and regulations in Indonesia.
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What is a Video Conference?
Video conference is a technology that allows users in different locations to hold remote face-to-face meetings using computer networks with audio and video communication.
This technology is very helpful for users who are engaged in business, education, companies, and individuals from different cities and countries. Video conference certainly saves time, money, and hassles associated with meetings.
The Features of Video Conference
Here are the features of video conference that you can use to your advantage:
- Connects Multiple Participants at One Time: Allows multiple participants to communicate simultaneously in one session, unhindered by distance.
- Receive Visual Nonverbal Cues: Allows participants to capture facial expressions, body movements, and eye contact, which helps in conveying messages more clearly and effectively.
- Provides a Physical Meeting-like Interaction Experience: Creates a communication experience similar to a face-to-face meeting, making the interaction more personalized and natural.
- Allows Participants to Develop a Stronger Sense of Familiarity: Facilitates a closer relationship between participants, despite being separated by distance, increasing closeness in both personal and professional contexts.
Benefits of Video Conference
The following are the benefits of video conference that are being held in many sectors from personal use to business purposes:
1. Personal use
On a personal level, video conference allows for smoother non-verbal communication and helps participants build stronger bonds with family and relatives, despite being physically distant.
2. Community
Communities also utilize video conference to share news with each other. Houses of worship, for example, use teleconference apps to keep their worship services or recitations online.
3. Education sector
Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared international, closed schools have shifted all teaching and learning activities to video conference and online classes. Video conference apps are the only platform to continue learning activities.
4. Business sector
In the business world, video conference can increase employee productivity and facilitate communication and interaction with coworkers, partners, and customers.
Tangible benefits include reduced travel costs, especially for employee training, as well as accelerated project completion thanks to more efficient communication between teams.
5. Health sector
To respond to the needs of the public due to the spread of the coronavirus, the healthcare sector has also adapted by using specialized video conference applications that enable online medical consultations. Now, you don’t need to visit a clinic or hospital, just use the app to contact a doctor.
Video Conference Regulations in Indonesia
The device that used for video conference that sold in Indonesia must be certified by the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure (DJID) under the Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI). This is based on KEPMEN No. 60 Tahun 2022, which requires all radio frequency-based devic to meet specific technical standards before being sold in the country.
The certification ensures that the product meets government safety and quality regulations and does not interfere with other communication devices. The certification process involves technical testing, such as frequency adjustments, safety checks, and compatibility with the surrounding environment.
Once the tests are completed, products that pass are listed in a Test Result Report, which confirms that the product is safe and ready for sale in Indonesia. This report reassures customers that the product meets technical standards and is secure.
For companies wanting to sell device that used for video conference in Indonesia, Type Approval Certification Services for ICT Products are available to assist with this process. This service includes preparing technical and legal documents, conducting required testing, ensuring compliance with regulations, helping companies streamline the certification process, and giving consumers confidence in certified products.
