4net Technologies Cloud Video
4net’s Cloud Video enables remote workers to simply and easily connect to standards-based videoconferencing systems, VoIP phones, iPad’s, iPhone’s and even firewall protected PCs for high performance video, data and voice communications. With its web browser interface, users simply download the 4net Cloud Video client or iTunes App and within minutes, they are ready to participate in live, ‘virtual’ meetings with internal and external
contacts.
4net’s Cloud Video is a cost-effective, hosted conferencing service that extends videoconferencing beyond the boardroom. There are no
installation costs, no complex licensing fees, no compromise on features and functionality, and as a leading UK voice & video integrator 4net centrally manage everything. Designed to meet the demands of high performance videoconferencing with only a standard PC or mobile device and internet connection, 4net Cloud Video is powerful enough to
connect any device, anywhere in the world, with a simple monthly managed service.
4net Technologies Cloud Video highlights
– Fully hosted service – the service is hosted in a resilient data centre with 3 x Tier 1 internet connections to ensure service continuity and stability
– Simple and easy to use – simple to use client and “app” means that the user has total control
– Beyond the boardroom – connect from anywhere or create a virtual meeting room and invite users or room systems without the worry of firewalls
– On the move – the “app” for iPad’s and iPhone’s, means it is truly mobile, working over 3G connectivity.
– Integrates with Standard Based Room Systems –Connect to existing or new standards based Video Conferencing systems including legacy ISDN based systems.
– Share Documents – allows users collaborate and share documents, presentations and websites along-side video conferencing
– System quality videoconferencing – experience high quality video, audio and data that is comparable to a room system with only a standard PC plus webcam
– One-to-one or group collaboration – optimised for one-to-one meetings with seamless escalation to multi-party mode
High definition experience
– HD video using H.264 up to 720p – Built-in enhanced CPU awareness – Extreme network tolerance using H.264
Scalable Video Coding
– HD presentation using H.264 up to 720p
– Un-moderated meetings - anyone can control the meeting
– Moderated meetings – with PIN for control – Personal virtual rooms
Meeting types
– Stop/start video
– Turn on/off local self-view
– Choose video layout – active speaker or Continuous Presence
– Have the system call voice or video number (call back)
– View consolidated conference schedule (desktops and rooms)
– DTMF keypad
Data collaboration
– Acquire moderation rights (may require moderator PIN)
– Lock meeting – Terminate meeting
– Invite a phone without knowing dial plan – Start/stop streaming
– Mute, un-mute & disconnect participant – Request to speak/raise hand
Moderator controls
– Automatic built-in firewall traversal at no extra cost
– Traverses local and remote firewall to ensure connectivity
– Automatically handles local and remote NAT private networks
– Automatic detection of optimal media path: UDP, TCP or tunnelled TCP
Built-in NAT and firewall traversal Built-in streaming
– Built-in streaming server supports ‘watch only’ participants
– Simultaneous streaming of audio, video & data – Multicast or Unicast connection modes
Management
– Bandwidth management of calls – Centralised monitoring
Scheduling and reservation
– Outlook and Notes plug-in for easy meeting scheduling
– Web based meeting scheduling from any browser
– Ports can be reserved assuring availability for critical meetings
Recording and playback (optional)
– Records audio, video, data and annotations – Auto posted for easy web access
– PIN protected of private for access security – Permit anyone to record or restrict users by administrator
– Save recordings for offline viewing
Presence based contact list
– Buddy list with favourite users or rooms – Central, integrated directory
– Invite any user or room system from the directory
– Multi-select to invite users and rooms to an ad hoc meeting
– Publish presence to other users
– Easily configure and connect to your virtual room
– Live connection (audio, video, data, chat) for interactive participants
– Desktop-to-desktop for point-to-point calls – Desktop-to-server connection for group meetings
– Seamless escalation from point-to-point to multiparty calls
– Data only connection with moderation capabilities, optional call back
– Streaming mode for non-interactive participants
Client connectivity modes
– H.323 interoperability – SIP for point-to-point calls – STUN for NAT traversal
Standards and interoperability
Meeting types
– Desktop-to-desktop calls
Directory and authentication
– User and guest polices
– Distributed directory with local cache – Microsoft Active Directory or IBM Lotus Domino
– Integrated Windows authentication
Security
– SRTP encryption
– Waiting room capability – meeting will not start until moderator joins
– Pre-defined virtual rooms – mode where only pre-defined virtual rooms can be used
– Call back can be disabled to avoid misuse
Minimum PC requirements
– Operating system: Windows® 2003,
Windows® XP, Windows®
– Vista™, Windows® 7, Mac® OS X
4net Cloud Video Pro - additional features
Connect with any iOS 4+ Device
– iPhone or iPad
– Performance subject to network connectivity
Works over 3G & Wifi connections
– Full 2-way audio and video capabilities
Video Conferencing
Meeting Connection
– Connect to your virtual room or any meeting – Easily join meetings from device calendar or
email link
– Integrated firewall and NAT traversal – HTTP tunnelling
Data Collaboration
– View presentations, spread sheets, documents and images
– Review previously presented materials – Simultaneous viewing of video and data
Moderation
– View the list of participants connected – Mute the microphone of any attendee – Stop the camera of any attendee – Disconnect a participant
