When several people want to sit around a table and have a telephone discussion with an outside party, then they are going to need an Audio Conference Phone. This is a special type of phone with several microphones and special circuitry to provide quality speech. The model of phone suitable for your requirements will depend on the shape/size of the table and the expected number of people sitting around it.

We supply the Polycom SoundStation range that caters for as few as four participants to as many as 20+ at a big 'L Shaped' table.

To add the visual element means using a Video Conference System. This is a camera unit that sits on top of a monitor or TV with microphone(s) that sit on the table. The camera at either end can be controlled by either party including zoom and rotation. The system connects to one or more ISDN lines according to the picture quality required.

In addition, a document camera can be installed to provide close-ups of paperwork.

Videoconferencing is ideal for businesses with overseas offices. A complete system can be supplied from as little as £2600.