Top 10: Cloud Videoconferencing Software

Updated: August 01, 2023

Cloud videoconferencing software is a transformative digital tool that facilitates virtual face-to-face communication and collaboration among individuals and teams regardless of their physical locations. Hosted on cloud servers, this software allows participants to join video conferences from various devices, such as computers, smartphones, and tablets, with minimal setup requirements. With features like high-definition video quality, screen sharing, chat functions, and interactive whiteboards, cloud videoconferencing software enables real-time information exchange, fostering effective teamwork and decision-making. Moreover, the cloud-based infrastructure ensures scalability, reliability, and accessibility, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes. By reducing the need for travel and enabling remote work capabilities, cloud videoconferencing software not only saves time and resources but also promotes environmental sustainability. As organizations increasingly adopt flexible work arrangements, this technology plays a pivotal role in connecting teams, clients, and partners worldwide, transcending geographical boundaries and enriching the way people communicate and collaborate. Some of the most popular cloud videoconferencing software options are listed below.

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2018. Polycom launched Cloud Services for Enterprise



Polycom is enhancing its enterprise cloud capabilities through the introduction of Polycom Cloud Services. This comprehensive cloud solution primarily focuses on providing enterprises with efficient tools for provisioning and managing various voice and video endpoints found in conference rooms worldwide. One of the key offerings within Polycom Cloud Services is Polycom Device Management Services (PDMS), which empowers enterprises to effectively manage these devices, monitor their performance, and resolve any arising issues. This service enables customers to easily provision, update, and secure a large number of desk and conference room phones. Initially, PDMS will be available for audio systems, but Polycom anticipates expanding its support to include video conferencing devices by the end of the year.


2017. Video conferencing service Zoom raised $100 million



Zoom, the cloud-based video conferencing service, has recently secured a $100 million investment in its Series D funding round, resulting in a valuation of $1 billion. Alongside this funding milestone, the company has also introduced a significant product update, enabling customers and third-party developers to build applications on the Zoom platform. Zoom provides a unified solution that encompasses cloud video conferencing, online meetings, group messaging, and a software-defined conference room solution, all within an intuitive interface. Its platform ensures seamless and high-quality video, audio, and wireless screen-sharing experiences across various operating systems including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, Android, Blackberry, Zoom Rooms, as well as H.323/SIP room systems.


2012. Google+ Hangouts comes to iPad and iPhone



It's quite peculiar that Apple doesn't actively pursue the title of being the dominant video chat platform, and they even allow competitors to utilize their platform for this purpose. Despite the fact that it was Apple's iPhone that popularized mobile video chat and weakened Skype's position, Apple's own video chat application Facetime hasn't shown much progress, and competitors continue to utilize it. Just yesterday, Google launched a new Google+ app for iPad featuring the Hangouts video chat feature, and they also updated the Google+ app for iPhone to support Hangouts. As a reminder, Google Hangouts enables users to organize online video meetings with up to 10 participants, completely free of charge. Furthermore, Google's video chat is compatible with Android smartphones and tablets, as well as any computer through a web browser and a small plug-in.


2005. Macromedia updates its Web conferencing tools

Macromedia has introduced the latest version of its online video conferencing application, Breeze 5, featuring various enhancements including VoIP support. This release signifies Macromedia's ongoing efforts to broaden the range of applications compatible with its widely adopted Macromedia Flash Player software, which has surpassed 500 million downloads. The key advantage of Breeze 5 lies in its compatibility with the freely available Flash client software, eliminating the need for users to install additional applications. On Monday, Macromedia launched the hosted version of Breeze 5, while a packaged version is scheduled for release within the next month. It is worth noting that Macromedia is currently in the process of being acquired by Adobe Systems for a sum of $3.4 billion.