Multi-site teleconferencing system

A teleconferencing system comprising a teleconferencing bridge, an agent console, and a bridge database, wherein the system further comprises:

• a multi-site engine comprising means for communication with a multi-site engine of a remote teleconferencing system for transfer of control signals in real time for simultaneous operation of at least two systems for a single conference;
• means in the bridge for establishing a link with a bridge of the remote system for communication of voice for operation of bridges of at least two systems for the conference;
• and
• wherein the agent console comprises means for writing a global flag to a bridge database to indicate scheduling of a multi-site conference, and the system comprises a bridge status function comprising means for automatically transmitting a control signal to a multi-site engine of a remote system requesting establishment of a link line between bridges of the systems.