TrueConf

TrueConf is a Russian company that produces software-based video conferencing and unified communications products. The company's applications are designed for usage in conference or meeting rooms, at workplaces, and on mobile devices. TrueConf is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.

TrueConf
TypePrivately held company
IndustryTelecommunications
Founded2003
HeadquartersMoscow, Russia
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Stanislav Soldatov, Dmitriy Odintsov
ProductsEquipment production: videoconferencing, telepresence, VoIP, mobile apps
Websitetrueconf.com

SVC-based architecture

TrueConf's software architecture is based on Scalable Video Coding (SVC). During a multipoint video conference each conference participant receives an individual set of video streams adjusted in accordance with bandwidth, network connection, and endpoint's capabilities. As opposed to SVC technology, traditional video conferencing based on multipoint control units (MCUs) performs transcoding server-side, which is not scalable thus unsuitable for large deployments. SVC-based architecture is considered to have a competitive advantage as it significantly lowers infrastructure costs and easily adapts to any necessary device.[1]

Products

Server software

  • TrueConf Server[2] is on-premises software server designed for video conferencing in corporate networks. TrueConf Server is run on Windows Server OS.
  • TrueConf Server Free[3] is a free version of TrueConf Server with a limited number of users.
  • TrueConf Enterprise[4] is an operator class product for large enterprises and service providers.

Cloud systems

  • TrueConf Online is a cloud-based video conferencing service designed to run video conferences over the Internet.[5]

Client applications

  • TrueConf for Windows, Android, iOS[6] and Mac OS X[7] are the free applications and most of the features are free too. Upgrade to a pro account allows for up to 120 participants in a single video conference.
  • TrueConf for Linux[8] is an application available for all popular Linux distributions, such as Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, openSUSE, Fedora, and ALT Linux.
  • TrueConf WebRTC[9] is an application designed for the browsers supporting WebRTC standard.

Hardware products

  • TrueConf Terminal[10] is a software-based room appliance designed for conference rooms and meeting rooms.

Other projects

  • SVKS-m[11] is an institutional video conferencing system designed for the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.
  • TrueConf 4K point-to-point video conferencing system[12] is an app designed for direct 2160p (Ultra HD) video calls.
  • TrueConf 3D[13] is a hardware-software video conferencing system which supports stereo image capturing and playback.
  • Conferendo[14] is a free software and a popular video conferencing service with more than 35 million users.

References
  1. Z. Shahid; M. Chaumont; W. Puech. Radhakrishnan, Sudhakar (ed.). Effective Video Coding for Multimedia Applications. Croatia: Intech. ISBN 978-953-307-177-0. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  2. Teodorovici, Mihaela. "Sustain a video conferencing server to host video calls with several participants, allowing file and screen sharing, video recording, and chatting". Softpedia. SoftNews NET SRL. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  3. Schaffhauser, Dian (August 2015). "TrueConf Server Enables Up to 25 Participants in Video Conferences". Campus Technology. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  4. Воейков, Денис (2016-09-01). "Trueconf включился в создание российского государственного "убийцы" WhatsApp и Viber". CNews.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  5. Marculescu, Ana (25 July 2019). "Video conferencing application that features slideshow viewing, desktop and whiteboard sharing, call recording, instant messaging, and file transfers". SoftPedia.
  6. Thomas, Kevin. "Top five best video conferencing apps". www.3G.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  7. Ivan, Iulia. "Video conference software application for OS X that integrates image and screen sharing capabilities, chat support, and group configuration". Softpedia. SoftNews NET SRL. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  8. Brown, Eric (2019-03-29). "Linux continues advance in smart TV market". LinuxGizmos. KCK Media Corp. network. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  9. Levent-Levi, Tsahi (February 2014). "TrueConf and WebRTC: An Interview With Michael Gotalsky". BlogGeek.Me. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  10. Легезо, Денис (2011-07-29). "Создано первое российское "железо" для видеоконференцсвязи". CNews.ru (in Russian).
  11. Мещеряков, Владислав (2018-03-16). "В России работает "самая большая в мире" система видеоконференцсвязи". CNews.ru (in Russian).
  12. Reyes, Manny (2018-01-18). "TrueConf Outs 4K Video Call Service For NVIDIA SHIELD TV". Android Headlines. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  13. PC Plus (August 2011). "How 3D video chat and sound is shaping up". Techradar. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  14. Jitaru, Cristina (24 January 2016). "Chat with you friends, create conferences, send text messages, open video files, record and play various audio files as well as send mobile messages". Softpedia.
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