Software Video Conferencing Server Videoport SBS Plus

VideoPort SBS Plus video conferencing system is software for video conferencing in a corporate network.

VideoPort SBS Plus is optimized for up to 150 simultaneous online users and up to 75 parallel video conferences. The duration of video conferences is unlimited. The actual number of online users and video conferences is limited by the number of licenses purchased. The number of total registered users is not limited by license; in addition, registered users can use any available online connection.

VideoPort SBS Plus does not require any additional investments in either an expensive server`s or client`s hardware. The server component can be installed on any modern network server. Client-side software can typically be installed on a user`s PC (desktop or laptop). All you may need is a simple web camera and any sound device. The VideoPort solution lets you choose almost any equipment you like.

The system is easy in both setup and operation. Successful implementation of the VideoPort SBS Plus video conferencing system does not demand special knowledge or skills from company technicians. The simplicity of the interface provides the convenience of natural human dialogue. The system provides very good image and sound quality even at low speed (from 128 kbit/s). In addition, the system shows a high stability against briefly interrupted connections.

The system ensures proper functioning in networks with NAT, firewall and proxy without interfering with the general safety of a corporate network. The system uses the electronic addresses of users (email) as identifiers, much like phone numbers function in a telephone system. This is very convenient for a corporate network; it is not necessary to enter any additional identifying user data except a known corporate electronic address. Also, the video conferencing system allows a built-in notification system to send invitations to conference by email, as well as notifications to users regarding missed calls.

The video conferencing system allows a user`s directory management. The administrator can create groups from registered users and manage a user`s rights within the system. For example, it is possible to grant a user the right to create a standard group conference from the client application. The system can be fine-tuned. It gives full control of a throughput of the channel to each point. The system administrator can remotely change the configuration of clients` video/audio devices, as well as manage the quality of the conferences.

The system supports a full-screen mode with high-quality scaling. It also has a user`s address book, with a status indication for each contact. The system also supports a multi-language interface.

Two or more geographically separated offices can connect with each other via the network of the distributed server’s VideoPort Enterprise. Communication between servers is possible through the dedicated server of directories, or through the public service ZoomCall.com. In such networks, users have roaming capabilities.

System VideoPort SBS Plus can be integrated with video conference systems from leading vendors using H.323 and SIP protocols (Polycom, Sony, Tandberg). (Additional VideoPort Gateway software is required.)

The main features of the VideoPort SBS Plus:

• Personal video conferences (one-on-one)
• Several types of group video conferences
• Symmetric group conferences of up to 6 users. All users see and hear each other simultaneously.
• Asymmetric group conferences of up to 16 users. The host of the conference can see and hear all users. All users can see and hear only the host.
• Asymmetric group conference "Meeting" of up to 80 users. All users can see and hear 3 users on the virtual podium. The host of the video conference can call any of the participants to the podium.
• Symmetric group conferences of up to 6 users. All users see and hear each other simultaneously. The communications between users is via UDP Multicast technology.
• Text chat within conferences
• Teamwork during personal conferences, including: file transfer, whiteboard and slide show presentation

Package includes:

• Server application. Video communication server and management console.
• Client application. Must be installed on all users’ PCs. The client application distributive is generated from the server management console and has all presets to connect to this server. You don’t need to change any connection settings after deploying the client application.

Recommended hardware configuration for VideoPort SBS Plus server:

• CPU P-IV, 512kb cache
• 512MB RAM (DDR)
• 40GB of free disk space
• 100Mb/s LAN
• Microsoft Windows XP Pro or Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Server

Minimum configuration of the PC for using the client application:

• CPU P-III, 700MHz
• 128MB RAM
• 10MB of free disk space
• Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
• DirectX 7 or higher
• 128kb/s Internet connection
• Full duplex sound card
• Microphone, speakers or headset
• Web camera with Microsoft DirectShow support

Recommended configuration of the PC for using the client application:

• CPU P-III, 1800MHz
• 256MB RAM
• 10MB of free disk space
• Accelerated graphics card with 16MB VRAM minimum
• Microsoft Windows 2000/XP
• DirectX 7 or higher
• 256kb/s Internet connection
• Full duplex sound card
• Headset
• Web camera with Microsoft DirectShow support