ZOOM ROOMS

Zoom is synonymous with video conference meetings. The medium has even adopted Zoom as the generic refence for this type of communication, with it becoming known as a ‘zoom’ or a ‘zoom call.

Zoom shot to stardom at the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic. It’s USP – 40 minutes of FREE video conference time with up to 100 participants! This captured everyone’s imagination and, together with the simplicity of use, propelled it to the top of the web call charts.

There was publicity about people being ale to ‘drop into’ Zoom calls where passwords for joining had not been set up[. There was also a pass time known as ‘Zoom-bombing’. To combat this made password enabled by default, although if you don’t use them, you are at risk. It is up to the user.

The two forerunners in the web based video calling battle are Zoom and MS Teams. The former became the household name, the latter an easy adoption add-on for businesses already running Office 365.

Zoom is a video call based system, where Teams incorporates all the Office environment apps.
Security is similar in both environments. Both Boasted EE2E (end to end encryption) although when tested this was flawed in both systems. The adoption of password based calls, waiting rooms and the easy eviction of disruptive parties from calls has now made them both significantly more secure if the recommended steps are followed.

Feature-wise, they also share a number of VC staples:

• Screen sharing – essential for collaboration, presentation and interaction
• Custom and blurred backgrounds
• Viewing modes
• Breakout Zones
• Text Chat

Both parties have incorporated accessibility features addressing the needs of many people such as transcription and live captions.
For Support and Assistance the varied video and text based instructional collateral supplied both the operators is excellent, thorough and helpful. Native interfacing with Android, iOS, MacOS, Linus, and, of course, Windows, has made the experience better and more slick.

For a pure video-only package, the clear, easy-to-use platform and free service edge Zoom in front. It’s meteoric rate of adoption during the pandemic, and the brand name’s ubiquity make it an obvious choice.
Where needs are broader though – especially in the working environment, and with the multifaceted portfolio of MS office at your disposal, the MS Teams option offers a fantastic value for money alternative.

Yes – the Outlook Ad-in makes it simple to schedule a meeting and invite participants.

There are various attribute for both the platform choices. To help decide, go to : Zoom Meeting and Webinar Comparison

Yes you can – straight froward from the screen and recorded on your computer.

Zoom Rooms is a much more interactive experience. Incorporating the use of white boards, adaptive technology that fits the conference to your space, room booking, remote sign in, and digital signage all add to the benefits your gain by upgrading your office to Zoom Rooms and acquiring a single digital ecosystem.