Multi site meetings

Multi-point Conferencing enables the simple set-up of your videoconference connection with three or more locations (Multipoint or Multi Site) at the same time.

Essentially a multi site call can be initiated in three ways:
1) Internal Hardware – built in multipoint capability for your own system.
2) Your own Bridge MCU – from 5 to 100 sites.
3) Bridge from a service provider - Pay as you Go model or fully Managed Service.

It is becoming increasingly common for our customers to hold a videoconference with a number of locations at the same time; for example with a Supplier in London and a Purchasing Manager in Birmingham and an IT Manager in Glasgow. For this simultaneous connection, a so-called bridge or MCU (Multi Conference Unit) is required. Many Videoconference systems offer this as an optional facility, with the capability of connecting 4 – 12 sites via ISDN or IP connections.

For larger Video end point deployments, companies and organisations may require a more substantial facility – such as their own MCU (Multi Site Conference Unit). Purchasing of one of these powerful full multimedia MCUs, is a substantial investment for your company or organisation, which requires planning, training, integration and support.

Investing in your own bridge can deliver the following:
• Any Application - Voice/Video/Data/Web/Instant Messaging
• Any Network/Any Protocol
• Any Conference Type - On-Demand or Reserved
• Any Connection - any endpoint, any device at any speed

Bridging Services
This is why we can offer a more cost-effective solution and the convenience that comes with our “Video Meeting Zone Service” from Videonations, utilising our own Polycom MGC Bridge. You only pay for the temporary use of this service, as you need it.

Interested in holding Multi Site Meetings or what the Video Meeting Zone Service from Videonations means for your business? Our consultants can advise on which solution is more practical and cost effective for you.