Any meeting, any platform.
At ET Group, we understand that true interoperability goes beyond just connecting rooms and devices — it's about enhancing human interaction. Our unique, human-centered approach to interoperability focuses on delivering intuitive, flexible solutions that empower your team to communicate and collaborate effortlessly, regardless of the platforms or tools you prefer. It’s like having a universal translator that enables your meeting spaces to connect to multiple video-conferencing platforms seamlessly, whether you have invested in Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms or other individual solutions. Break down technological barriers, streamline workflows, and unlock the full potential of how your team collaborates!
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What is Cloud Video Interoperability?
Cloud Video Interoperability (CVI) bridges the gap between different video conferencing platforms, enabling users to connect effortlessly to Microsoft Teams and Google Meet collaboration sessions, regardless of their existing room system. Whether you’re joining a meeting in Zoom Room, Microsoft Teams Room, Webex Room, or using any other major video conferencing solution, CVI ensures that you can join meetings and communicate with colleagues, partners, and clients regardless of their preferred platform.
Key Benefits of Cloud Video Interoperability
- Unparalleled Flexibility: Connect to Microsoft Teams or Google Meet using your existing video conferencing system.
- Enhanced Productivity: Eliminate time wasted on technical issues and focus on what matters most – your meetings and collaborations.
- Cost-Effective: Leverage your existing video conferencing investments without the need for expensive hardware or software upgrades.
- Improved User Experience: Join Microsoft and Google meetings with a single click, without worrying about compatibility issues.
- Scalable Solution: Easily adapt to your organization’s growing needs and changing technology landscape.
How Cloud Video Interoperability Works
CVI acts as a universal translator for video conferencing systems. When you initiate or join a meeting, the CVI service:
- Detects the originating platform and the destination platform
- Translates audio, video, and content sharing protocols in real-time
- Ensures that all participants can see, hear, and interact with each other seamlessly
CVI’s cloud-based architecture means there’s no need for on-premises hardware or complex setups. Simply enable CVI for your organization, and watch as barriers to communication crumble away.
SIP to Web App
What is SIP to Web Interoperability?
SIP to Web Interoperability is a cutting-edge technology that seamlessly connects traditional Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) based communication systems such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex or Google rooms with modern web-based video conferencing platforms. This innovative solution allows organizations to leverage their existing SIP infrastructure while embracing the flexibility and accessibility of web-based meetings. Whether you’re using a legacy PBX system or the latest WebRTC application, SIP to Web Interoperability ensures smooth, uninterrupted communication across all platforms.
Key Benefits of SIP to Web Interoperability
- Unified Communications: Connect your SIP devices and systems with web-based platforms, creating a truly integrated communication environment.
- Cost Savings: Extend the life of your existing SIP investments while gradually transitioning to web-based solutions at your own pace.
- Enhanced Accessibility: Enable users to join calls and conferences from any device with a web browser, without the need for specialized SIP equipment.
- Improved Collaboration: Break down communication silos between teams using different technologies.
- Future-Proof Solution: Adapt to evolving communication trends without overhauling your entire infrastructure.
How SIP to Web Interoperability Works
Our SIP to Web Interoperability solution acts as a intelligent bridge between SIP-based systems and web communication platforms:
- Protocol Translation: Automatically converts SIP signaling to web-compatible protocols (like WebRTC) and vice versa.
- Media Handling: Ensures high-quality audio and video transcoding between different codecs used in SIP and web environments.
- Security Integration: Maintains end-to-end encryption and authentication across both SIP and web domains.
- Intelligent Routing: Directs calls and sessions to the appropriate endpoint, whether it’s a SIP device or a web browser.
Deployment is straightforward, with options for cloud-based, on-premises, or hybrid setups to suit your organization’s specific needs and security requirements.
Direct Guest Join
What is Direct Guest Join?
Direct Guest Join is a revolutionary interoperability solution that eliminates the barriers between different video conferencing platforms. This innovative technology allows participants to join meetings hosted on various platforms directly from their preferred video conferencing system, without the need for additional software, plugins, or complicated setups. Whether you’re using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, or any other major platform, Direct Guest Join ensures you can connect with anyone, anywhere, using your familiar interface.
Key Benefits of Direct Guest Join
- Universal Compatibility: Join any meeting, regardless of the host platform, using your preferred video conferencing solution.
- Effortless User Experience: No need to switch between applications or learn new interfaces – join external meetings as easily as internal ones.
- Increased Productivity: Eliminate time wasted on technical difficulties and focus on meaningful collaboration.
- Preserves Existing Investments: Leverage your current video conferencing infrastructure while expanding your collaboration capabilities.
- Enhanced Security: Maintain your organization’s security protocols and settings, even when joining external meetings.
- Reduced IT Overhead: Minimize support tickets and user training with a seamless, intuitive joining process.
How Direct Guest Join Works
Our Direct Guest Join solution acts as an intelligent, invisible bridge between different video conferencing platforms:
- Invitation Detection: Automatically recognizes meeting invitations from various platforms in your calendar or email.
- One-Click Join: Enables users to join external meetings with a single click, just like they would for internal meetings.
- Protocol Translation: Seamlessly converts audio, video, and content sharing protocols between different platforms in real-time.
- Adaptive Quality: Optimizes audio and video quality based on network conditions and endpoint capabilities.
Implementation is straightforward, with options for cloud-based or on-premises deployment to suit your organization’s specific needs and security requirements.
BYOD Enablement
What is BYOD Interoperability?
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) interoperability transforms how employees interact with workplace technology. It allows team members to seamlessly use their personal devices—smartphones, tablets, or laptops—to access company resources, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to projects. BYOD interoperability breaks down barriers between different operating systems, device types, and software platforms, creating a fluid, adaptable work environment that boosts productivity and satisfaction.
How BYOD Drives Workplace Interoperability
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: BYOD solutions are designed to work across various operating systems (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS), ensuring that all employees can access necessary resources regardless of their device preference.
- Cloud-Based Integration: By leveraging cloud services, BYOD enables employees to access work-related applications and data from any device, anywhere, anytime—fostering a truly interconnected workplace.
- Universal Communication Protocols: BYOD implementations often utilize universal standards like WebRTC for video conferencing, ensuring that team members can join meetings and collaborate effectively, regardless of their device or location.
- Flexible Software Solutions: With BYOD, organizations adopt software that offers both web-based access and native apps for different platforms, allowing employees to choose the most comfortable and efficient way to work.
Key Benefits of BYOD Interoperability
- Enhanced Productivity: Employees work more efficiently using devices they’re familiar with and prefer.
- Cost Savings: Reduce hardware expenditure as employees use their own devices.
- Improved Collaboration: Break down technology barriers, allowing seamless communication across different platforms and devices.
- Increased Employee Satisfaction: Offer flexibility and trust by allowing personal device usage.
- Attract Top Talent: Appeal to tech-savvy professionals who value workplace flexibility and cutting-edge practices.
Implementing BYOD Interoperability
Successful BYOD interoperability requires a thoughtful approach:
- Robust Infrastructure: Invest in a strong, secure Wi-Fi network capable of handling diverse devices.
- Security Measures: Implement Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to protect company data across various devices.
- Universal Access Solutions: Deploy systems that allow easy connection and screen sharing from any device.
- Cloud-First Strategy: Prioritize cloud-based tools and services for maximum accessibility and compatibility.
- Continuous Support: Provide ongoing technical support and training to ensure smooth adoption and usage.
Which Interoperability approach is right for you?
Whether you are looking to maintain the native features of your existing platform in externally hosted meetings, or are seeking the enablement of a new or secondary platform altogether, there is an interoperability approach that will help you achieve your goals without sacrificing your desired meeting experience.
BYOD | Cloud Video Interoperability | SIP to Web App | Direct Guest Join | |
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MEETING JOIN TIME | Slow to Average | Fast | Fast | Slow to Average |
ENABLE TEAMS MEETING |
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ENABLE ZOOM MEETING |
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No |
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ENABLE WEBEX MEETING |
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No |
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ENABLE GOOGLE MEETING |
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SUPPORT ONE-TOUCH DIALING | No |
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CONTENT SHARING EXPERIENCE | Low Quality | Medium Quality | High Quality | Low Quality |
SUPPORT NATIVE APP FEATURES | All | Limited | Most | Limited |
ENABLES SIP ROOM DEVICES | No | No |
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No |
ENABLES UC PLATFORM | No |
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No | No |
ENABLES APP-BASED ROOM DEVICES | No | No | No |
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