Advantages And Disadvantages Of Skype

Introduction

This report will lay out the purpose Skype serves and how we can successfully use it in business. We will discuss the various advantages and downfalls of Skype and whether the pros outweigh the cons. Following that, we will investigate the security risks involved in the use of Skype in business. The report will end with my recommendations of using Skype and the conclusions we have come to by interpreting all the information laid out.

Facts about Skype

Skype is a completely free service offered to everyone. Skype describes their purpose as allowing you to “do things together, whenever you’re apart” (About Skype, 2015). This sharing of experiences includes the ability to talk to each other as though on a phone call, seeing each other through video calls, and texting each other through instant messaging. Skype works on all platforms and devices, including iPhones and Androids, Mac

This ability to connect from anywhere helps companies communicate in groups to each other from different places. Video conference scheduling is more flexible because the participants can join in from work, school or home. Skype allows meetings to be cheaper and faster than in-person meetings. Because Skype works on all devices, you can communicate using whatever platform works best for you and is nearest at the moment you need it.

Though Skype is a completely free service, the downside is that it requires an internet connection to be used. The best option is a high-speed connection in order to decrease the chances of choppy playback or video stalling. Without a good internet connection, dropped calls, jerky videos, and camera glitches can interrupt conferences and make them extremely frustrating and pointless. The finest results come with a fast network