Tata Communications has launched jamvee, a multi-device compatible cloud-based video conferencing service that allows anyone to take part in a video meeting from any location via a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone or a dedicated Telepresence room.
According to the company, jamvee is a truly a global video conferencing tool for enterprises that makes video conferencing – both within and between companies – as easy as making a traditional audio conferencing call.
With today’s mobile workforce, video conferencing is becoming increasingly popular amongst organisations as a way to increase productivity. However, it hasn’t yet realized its true potential due to quality and interoperability issues, especially with multi-user global video conferencing. This can often be seen with the over-the-top (OTT) video communication solutions that use only the Internet to connect users.
John Hayduk, Tata Communications, President and CTO, says, “Lack of interoperability, consistency of experience per location, complicated price plans and the need for third-party reservations have stood in the way of truly global enterprise collaboration. jamvee overcomes these barriers by making video conferences easy and on-demand, while seamlessly bringing together all video platforms, room systems and endpoints in a simple, as-you-need it and elastic pre-packaged service. It’s so easy to use, instant and affordable. It’s what enterprises have been asking for. ”
The jamvee software application supports Windows, Mac OSX, and iOS devices – with Android support following in August 2013. Users of Microsoft Lync and other video conferencing software, as well as those with access to standard video conferencing systems such as Immersive Telepresence, can also meet using jamvee. Up to 46 participants can join each conference at the touch of a button, bringing globally dispersed teams in fast-moving businesses closer together than ever before as the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) culture continues to gather pace.