Sify and Vidyo bring 'video conferencing-as-a-service'

BANGALORE, INDIA: ICT service provider Sify Technologies Limited and video conferencing company Vidyo Inc. announced the launch of Sify videomeet, a new-generation video conferencing-as-a-service for enterprises and emerging businesses.

This service, powered by Vidyo, allows users to initiate and experience high-definition (HD), multi-point video collaboration beyond conventional conference rooms, without dedicated networks and on multiple devices — mobile phones, tablets, desktops, laptops and room systems.

Daniel Alex, senior VP network services, Sify technologies, said: “Sify videomeet, the Video Conferencing-as-a-service is a rich addition to our converged ICT services portfolio bringing competitive advantage to our customer’s business. Built on the strength of our industry-leading Network Services, with Vidyo’s innovative technology, this new-generation service will empower enterprises of all sizes to collaborate cost-effectively and in a secure manner. Our strategic partnership with Vidyo will help us innovate for our customers to keep them ahead in their businesses.”

The adoption of this service does not entail any capital expenditure for the customers, says a release.

Ashish Gupta, CMO & SVP, Corporate Development, Vidyo Inc., said, “Vidyo’s software-based approach to videoconferencing on multiple devices over non-dedicated networks is the ideal solution for the market in India. Vidyo’s Adaptive Video Layering collaboration platform is perfectly suited for emerging markets like India, offering low latency, natural, affordable, high-quality video that works over an Internet connection, whether wired or wireless including WiFi and 4G. We look forward to empowering Sify with the technology backbone required to extend this service to other customer segments.”

Sify videomeet will enable emerging businesses and enterprises to avail video conferencing at less than Rs. 3 per minute, add the release.

Customers can pay a fixed rental for getting unlimited video conferencing access or avail the ‘pay-per-use’ option.

This service also eliminates the need for a Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) or any other video conferencing device at the premises of the customer, thereby reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Sify’s technology partner, Vidyo, enables universal video communications over the Internet, Long Term Evolution (LTE), and 4G networks.

Vidyo’s solution is software-based and can be easily expanded, upgraded and customized for individual enterprise and vertical market video conferencing needs.