StartMeeting Announces New Audio and Web Conferencing Service for Businesses

LONG BEACH, Calif., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- StartMeeting announced today the launch of a new audio and web conferencing service to help businesses communicate more efficiently.  The conferencing solution, which has been in development for over two years, provides toll, toll-free and high definition Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) reservationless calls 24/7 for up to 1,000 participants.  StartMeeting incorporates the latest features including screen sharing capability; call recording; and a unique customizable online meeting wall where hosts can upload their photo and contact information, files, links and information to support the virtual meeting.

"Conference calls save companies of all sizes millions of dollars annually, and with today's interactive tools, conference call participants can share information and connect as effectively as they would sitting in the same room," said Greg Plum, StartMeeting's Vice President of Channel Development.  "Whether it is a staff meeting, a webinar, or an important presentation, conferencing is how business is getting done today and we are proud to offer a world-class service at an unprecedented low cost."

Key features of the StartMeeting audio and web service include:

• Audio Conferencing:  Reservationless access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for up to 1,000 participants.  Options include toll, toll-free, and an integrated high-definition VoIP platform.
• Screen Sharing: Unlimited screen sharing.  Subscriptions are offered with 50, 200, 500, and 1,000 participant options.  Includes useful features such as drawing tools, chat, and an attendee list, while allowing users to switch the presenter.
• Meeting Wall:  Includes an online meeting wall that users can customize with such features as color, logos, and profile pictures.  Hosts can upload files or links that support the online meeting (without emailing the documents), manage recordings and audio settings, and post information such as the title, description of the call and the dial-in number.   
• Audio Web Controls:  This unique feature allows a host to control their audio conference call using a web interface.  The host can mute, lock, disconnect a caller, enter lecture mode (one-way voice communication) and hold Q&A Sessions with participants, all with a click of the mouse.  The web interface is intuitive and is located on the host's meeting wall.
• Meeting Recording:  Users can record all screen sharing and audio meetings and keep a file of these meetings to be shared with colleagues via Facebook and other platforms.  Available April 14, 2012.
• Enhanced Audio Features:  Offers customization of the audio conferencing line.  This gives users the ability to customize their hold music and to have their own custom greeting for participants entering the conference.

StartMeeting is offering customers the audio and web service at significantly less cost than similar industry products.  Prices range from free (for toll and HD VoIP reservationless calls) to a range for screen sharing that starts at $19.95 per month for a 50 participant license.  For more information, visit www.StartMeeting.com/pricing

StartMeeting's wholesale channel program will launch at the Channel Partners Conference and Expo at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 27.   

About StartMeeting, LLC
Founded in 2011, StartMeeting LLC provides a full range of meeting collaboration services.  Proprietary applications include a customizable meeting wall, and a real-time control panel providing instant access with flexible pricing options.  For more information, visit www.StartMeeting.com. 

StartMeeting.  Share Better.

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