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Video conferences not only help in current crises but also increase efficiency and help reduce travel costs. Especially in times of Covid-19, when more and more employees are working from home, cross-site cooperation is essential for everyday business. Below we present the best video conferencing tools and providers on the market.

There are a variety of different providers of tools for setting up video conferences. In addition to well-known manufacturers, several lesser-known providers have also established themselves on the market in recent years. A distinction can be made between solutions that are available free of charge, commercial providers, on-premise applications, and web-based video conferencing tools. In addition to a chat function, some of the most common instant messengers often also offer the option of communicating via audio and video.

Telephone and video conferences not only help in times of crisis by connecting business partners across large geographical distances, they also save time and money. However, online meetings can also be counterproductive if they are poorly organized or certain rules are not followed. So that this does not happen to you, we will present the golden meeting rules for the successful cooperation in the virtual space below.

Video conferences have the advantage that they bridge physical distances and enable a form of communication that is relatively close to a face-to-face meeting. Nevertheless, it is first necessary to clarify whether a video conference is the right choice at all, or whether there are more sensible alternatives. Because moving images are not always necessary to work through a daily agenda. In some cases, a simple conference call with the appropriate screen sharing may be sufficient to conduct a conversation and share a presentation.

In this context, the question of whether the technological infrastructure in a company makes a trouble-free video conference possible is also crucial.

For a video conference to fulfil its purpose, it must run smoothly. Difficulty dialling in, persistent connection problems, a pixelated image, or interrupted audio are among the many sources of error that can occur during a video conference.

To ensure that the participants do not give up in frustration and switch to a supposedly simpler telephone or e-mail communication, the internet connection should be as stable as possible. This is especially true when you are on the go and dial into a conference from your smartphone or tablet. Especially when travelling by car or train, it should also be taken into account that there can always be dead spots that impair smooth virtual communication In addition to a stable Internet connection, the other technical components are of course also important. Where some companies rely on highly professional and collaborative video conferencing systems and some rely on a normal web conference via laptop, tablet or smartphone is sufficient.

But regardless of whether it’s a complex video conferencing system or a “simple” web conferencing tool, those who are unfamiliar with hardware or software are likely to encounter obstacles. Therefore, as a participant of a conference, you should familiarize yourself with the program in advance. This also includes special functions such as desktop sharing or live messaging.

Big Blue Button (BBB)

It is a well-known platform for video conferring. Whether virtual lesson, webinar, or conference. You are on the safe side with Big Blue Button: European servers and data protection standards.

Leading video conferencing systems do not meet the data protection requirements! The secure alternative is BBB server

Many companies, educational institutions, employees, teachers, schools, and the self-employed have had to move to the home office in recent months and deal with the topic of video conferences and online meetings. It is difficult to distinguish which provider is the better one. Because one or the other has not yet met the data protection requirements when it comes to personal data. That leaves us all looking for safer alternatives. With the BBB server, you have found this alternative. Congratulation!

We rely on the proven open-source software “BigBlueButton”, which we can provide in compliance with data protection thanks to our European server location and a data centre with ISO 27001 certification so that your conferences run error-free and lead to success. And if you already know BigBlueButton with all its advantages and functions, you will feel right at home.

With the BBB server, you have all the options of the proven BigBlueButton software at your disposal. You can quickly create any number of rooms for your lessons, webinars, or team meetings. Even a presentation for your customers is no problem. Share your screen content, a Chrome window, or upload a Powerpoint presentation as a ppt or pdf. A quick survey of the participants? No problem. Get started now!

Stability for your video conference

Being able to rely on a stable and secure connection is essential to the success of a meeting or lesson. With BBB server, this is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So you can teach your classes, hold meetings or conduct webinars without interruption. Frustration is minimized and your participants are attentive. The platform offers numerous options of customization according to the requirements of the participants.

BigBlueButton offers

• A clean connection
• Core functions
• Core function audio & video
• Audio & Video
• Good video & audio quality
• recording opportunity
• Easy microphone setup
• Fast mute button function
• Core function dashboard

BigBlueButton also offers Easy and quick management of

• Conference Rooms
• Subscriptions
• Your Profile
• Moderators

The core function of communication channels

• Communication channels
• Chat function with all participants.
• The chat history can be saved.
• Private chat option.
• Sharing Notes.
• Breakout rooms: Divide participants into max.

Screen sharing core function

• Desktop broadcast to share with users.
• Share the whole screen or just a selected area.
• Core function whiteboard
• Topics of a presentation can be marked or commented on.
• Various tools are available.

Core function moderators & guests

• Moderators & Guests
• Moderators can be created via the customer account and guests can be invited by sending a link.
• Monthly changing connections possible.
• The unlimited number of moderators & conferences.