A user connected to a data network controls a parallel teleconference network
by
sending requests through the data network. The requests are validated against permissions
granted to the user and an action associated with a request is performed at the
teleconferencing network if the request is validated. A status for a teleconference
hosted by the teleconferencing network may be sent when the action is performed
or when other changes occur during the teleconference. A voice message also may
be sent to a user that is affected by the action. In one aspect, the allowed actions
are presented to the user through the data network. In another aspect, a graphical
user interface for controlling the teleconferencing network is presented to the
user through the data network.
