Telepresence requires a hefty upfront investment: The price tag quickly reaches more than $1 million for a three-location, multipoint setup, for example. But over five years, global organizations deploying telepresence can reap a return on investment of 47% or more, according to a report by Forrester Research analyst Claire Schooley.rnThe biggest savings come from reductions in travel. For example, a 20% reduction yields savings of $1 million for a company with a $5 million travel budget, the report notes.
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