Introduction to remote participation
           Technology advancement has simplified the way we do things, the way we travel, it 
           saves time, it increases on production, it simplifies communication. 
           Specifically, communication technology has become even better over the years. By 
           using a specific set of tools and applications, anyone can join remotely and interactively 
           participate in meetings.
           Reduction of travel costs, ease of use, mobility and flexibility are only some of the 
           advantages of the use of these new tools and systems.
           Personal participation, sharing documents, collaboration online … today, all this can be 
           done from anywhere in the world and at any time.
           In order to participate remotely, the only thing you need is either a telephone 
           connection, or a PC/mobile device equipped with audio and a stable internet 
           connection.
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                   Why do I need it?
             ✓Flexibility:
                 No need to be physically present at the meeting. You can participate from wherever 
                 you like, whether your own office, home, coffee shop, library, etc. 
             ✓Mobility:
               Stuck in traffic, or late at work? You can still participate if you have at least your mobile 
                 phone with you.
             ✓Enables wider inclusion:
                 The fact that you can connect from anywhere will increase the number of meeting 
                 participants and therefore the level of represenation.
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                   Why do I need it?
             ✓Cost effective:
                     Many companies cannot afford to pay for tickets or trips for their employees        
                     any more. You can reduce costs and still participate in an important meeting that is  
                                        
                     being held on the other side of the world.  
             ✓ Meet from any device:
                     Regardless of the remote tool you use, you can connect from your desktop, laptop, 
                  
                     tablet or smart phone. Most tools are available in different platforms (Windows,   
                     Mac OS, iOS, Android).
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              Remote participation in ITU-T (TSB)
          ITU-T provides three main types of remote participation in order to facilitate access to its 
          various meetings:
                  
          1. Physical meetings with remote observation (webcast) 
          2. Physical meetings with (active) remote participation
          3. E-meetings - fully virtual meetings
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                 Remote participation in ITU-T (TSB)
                 Webcast - Introduction
            Webcast was made available from 1998 and today all major ITU meetings are 
            transmitted via webcast. It is a passive service that does not offer interaction. 
            In ITU-T, webcast is provided mainly for decision-making meetings such as opening and 
            closing plenaries of study groups.
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