Video Conference Cloud Service
You have probably heard the phrase “video conference cloud service” but may not be sure exactly what it is. Many understand the general concept of utilising video conferences for meetings to limit travel, inconvenience and expenses. However, some companies have shied away from the video conference idea because of design and financial considerations.
Different Types of Video Conference Systems
While there is a myriad of video conferencing platforms and services, they can be classified into three categories: on premise, video conference cloud service and hybrid.
With on premise video conferencing, the entire system of hardware and software is maintained in-house and on the premises of the company. There are certain advantages of this system. If a very high level of security and data protection is required, this stand-alone network may be preferred over a system that has public contact. Also, in certain industries that are regulated or required to meet ISO standards, a video conference cloud system may not comply. If recordings of the video conference are required, on premise equipment may be needed to avoid the risks of storing the data in the cloud.
A video conference cloud system offers lower upfront costs for the software and hardware and less maintenance than an on premise system. In an on premise system, there may be issues regarding compatibility between equipment that operates on different platforms or is of different age. Our video conference cloud system in Sydney allow everyone to communicate without replacing any equipment. Free trial available now.
Video Conference Cloud System in Brisbane
An on premise system usually operates behind the system firewall. This only allows conferencing within the system or with trusted IP addresses. A video conference cloud system in Brisbane allows connectivity with external organisations and remote workers or guests. The cloud system also removes issues of a firewall on the guest end that may not allow access to the host company’s internal network.
There is no need to buy a bridge for our video conference cloud system in Melbourne. The cloud allows the system to be flexible and provides your company with what you need when you need it.
Video conference cloud systems are generally paid for on an annual fee basis. Your company also saves the upfront cost of updating your infrastructure. There is also a significant savings in the cloud service, as your IT staff does not have to maintain the system and constantly deal with compatibility issues every time new hardware is added to your system.
A hybrid system generally involves the use of both a limited on premise system for internal conferencing behind the firewall for sensitive or regulated conferences and a video conference cloud system for conferencing with outside entities or remote workers. This system can provide the best of both worlds but add cost and sometimes lead to confusion by employees as to which system to use for which video conferences. There also are the added IT demands of keeping the infrastructure in line with the platforms.
Have you decided which of the three system would work best for you? Contact eVideo Communications to find out more or discuss how we can help your company communicate more effectively.