We are happy to present TrueConf Server 5.4.1, the latest update of our flagship video collaboration platform. The new version brings a number of useful enhancements and performance improvements.

Useful updates and improvements

• TrueConf Server security updates for June 2024 have been added
• We’ve added support for file transfer in multipart/form-data format with configured integration with data leakage prevention systems (DLP)
• We’ve fixed a number of issues on the video collaboration platform that could occur when joining conferences via browser
• We’ve resolved an issue that caused certain users of TrueConf client applications for Windows to experience connectivity problems with the video collaboration platform when LDAP directory integration was configured
• We’ve fixed a number of issues that could arise after the update of TrueConf Server to version 5.4
• The overall performance and stability of the video collaboration platform has been improved.

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We are thrilled to release TrueConf MCU 2.1, the latest update of our software-based video conferencing server for legacy SIP/H.323 endpoints. The new version brings new conference modes, the capability of centralized management of TrueConf Group video conferencing endpoints, highlighting of active speakers in the layout, the ability to send mail invitations to participants, as well as automatic meeting end. Read our detailed overview to learn more!

Management of TrueConf Group video conferencing endpoints

In TrueConf MCU 2.1, we’ve added a special section for centralized management of TrueConf Group video conferencing endpoints, which are in the same local network as TrueConf MCU. In the Administration — Endpoints section, you can view the status of connected endpoints, as well as perform bulk updates to the software and their configuration.

Each video conferencing endpoint can be assigned a contact from the directory for subsequent invitation to the conference.

Speaker mode (Presentation)

We’ve introduced a speaker mode (Presentation) that uses a special voice activity detection (VAD) mechanism to display an active speaker in a single large window in the conference layout. This mode can be selected when scheduling a conference in the relevant section without any additional settings.

New conference mode — Lecture

We’ve included a special mode in which all users see and hear only the lecturer, while the lecturer sees and hears all meeting participants.

The conference operator can assign or change the lecturer by clicking on the icon next to the desired user’s name in the conference participants list.

Active speaker highlighting

In the global layout style settings in the Administration section, as well as in the individual design settings of the selected conference, you can now enable the highlighting of speaking participants with a color frame.

Automatic speaker focus in the layout

For a conference with automatic layout, you can now enable automatic speaker focus. If the number of users exceeds the number of video windows available in the layout, the images of the participants will automatically replace one another.

Automatic conference end

When scheduling a conference, you can now set up its automatic end. You can define the parameters for the end of the conference in the Schedule tab:

• If none of the participants have joined the conference after it has started within a certain period of time
• Once all participants have left the conference, following a predetermined interval
• When only one participant remains in the conference for a specified period of time.

Mail conference invitations

We’ve added the ability to send mail invitations to participants of conferences with a schedule. You need to configure an outgoing mail server in the Administration — Network — SMTP section, and in the meeting, there should be at least one participant who has an Email field filled in in the profile.

You can send invitations to participants by clicking on the icon before the conference starts.

Support for the recovery mechanism

We’ve added TrueConf FEC lost packet recovery mechanism that allows compensation for up to 10% of lost network packets between TrueConf MCU, TrueConf Group, and TrueConf Server connected via SIP.

Pre-uploading media to the conference

With TrueConf MCU 2.1, not only participants can now be added to a scheduled conference, but also media files that will automatically play when the online event starts.

Counter of shared media files

The Conference section now shows the number of media files that are shared. Additionally, a total count of media files broadcast across all active conferences has been added to the status bar.

The list of media files broadcast to the conference is now displayed in a separate block.

Pre-pinning the user in the conference layout

For a scheduled conference, you can now also pre-select a user who will be pinned on the main window in the conference layout. You just need to click on the crown icon to the left of the user name in the list of conference participants.

Minimizing the user list

We’ve added the option to minimize the list of users of the video conferencing server, enabling more efficient use of the working area in the Conference section.

Other useful changes and improvements:

• In the global layout settings in the Administration section and in the individual conference design settings, you can now adjust the spacing between video windows
• In the Video settings in the Administration section, you can now limit the maximum frame rate, previously this value was set to 60 frames.

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Last week, TrueConf participated in InfoComm Asia 2024, the fourth edition of the renowned international Pro AV exhibition, bringing together over 7,000 attendees and 180 exhibitors from 15 countries.

TrueConf team delivered a speech to the exhibition attendees, demonstrating how on-premises solutions are implemented in enterprises of all sizes and emphasizing the importance of security when it comes to corporate communications.

Besides, at the stand, we showcased our groundbreaking innovations in the realm of video collaboration:

• TrueConf Server 5.4, a security-focused UC platform tailored to private networks that now features simultaneous interpretation, infinite layouts, and new messenger capabilities
• TrueConf 8, an all-in-one AI-powered collaboration application designed to elevate the video conferencing experience ensuring a smooth and efficient communication environment for all users
• TrueConf Room, next generation PC-based software for corporate meeting rooms that incorporates built-in AI features.

We appreciate the interest of InfoComm Asia attendees in TrueConf video collaboration solutions. We look forward to seeing you next year!

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We’re thrilled to present TrueConf Group 1.1.4, the latest update of our video conferencing endpoint for meeting rooms powered by upgraded firmware. The new version brings the improved recovery mechanism for lost packets and the option to manage video conferencing endpoints using TrueConf MCU, a server for legacy SIP/H.323 endpoints.

Improved recovery mechanism for lost packets

In TrueConf Group 1.0.61, we supported TrueConf FEC lost packet recovery mechanism. This allows compensation for up to 10% of lost network packets among multiple TrueConf Group endpoints connected via SIP protocol. Now, in TrueConf Group 1.1.4, lost packet recovery mechanism is also compatible with TrueConf Server 5.4+, as well as TrueConf MCU 2.1+.

Managing TrueConf Group using TrueConf MCU

In TrueConf MCU 2.1, the latest update for legacy SIP/H.323 endpoints, we introduced the ability to manage TrueConf Group video conferencing endpoints located in the same local network as the video conferencing server. TrueConf MCU administrators can now check the status of connected TrueConf Group endpoints version 1.1.4 and above as well as perform bulk updates to the software and their configuration.

Other useful enhancements

• The overall performance and stability of TrueConf Group firmware has been improved.

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On July 24 at 10 am UTC (6 am EDT), we are going to hold a webinar about TrueConf MCU 2.1, the latest update of our software-based video conferencing server for legacy SIP/H.323 endpoints.

The new version brings the possibility of centralized management of TrueConf Group video conferencing endpoints, highlighting of active speakers in the layout (VAD), new conference modes, mail invitations sending, and automatic conference end.

Lev Yakupov, Chief Marketing Officer at TrueConf, and Maria Mihalyova, PR Manager, will showcase the main improvements, hold a live demo of the new features, as well as run a Q&A session.

TrueConf MCU is a software-based video conferencing server for legacy SIP/H.323 endpoints with extensive video conferencing scheduling and management capabilities.

Sign up now to join our on-demand webinar:

Watch the full webinar videos on our YouTube channel.

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We are delighted to present TrueConf Server 5.4, a major update of our video collaboration platform that features a new simultaneous interpretation conference mode, parametric layouts that allow implementing an infinite number of meeting scenarios, new messenger features, on-the-fly conference time extension, and much more. Read our detailed overview to learn more!

Supported operating systems

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008R2+
• Debian 12
• Debian 11
• CentOS Stream 9

System requirements

New mode: video conferences with simultaneous interpretation

We have added a language interpretation mode for international events and conferences involving participants who speak different languages. It enables professional simultaneous interpreters to join online meetings, allowing participants to listen to speakers in their preferred language. Simultaneous interpretation can be enabled when creating a conference via user personal area, desktop and mobile client applications, as well as TrueConf Server control panel.

Interpreters

For conferences with simultaneous interpretation, we’ve introduced a new user role — interpreter. Interpreters are assigned by the owner in the Interpretation tab when scheduling the conference. For each of them, a language pair is set with the source and target languages.

During the conference, participants will not see interpreters. Users will be able to hear them by selecting the appropriate audio track.

Participant interface

In the lower conference panel of client application or browser, conference participants can quickly select the languages they want to hear.

The conference owner and moderators can also manually switch language tracks and adjust the volume for the participants using the real-time meeting management.

Interpreter interface

When connecting to a conference, the interpreter sees a special control window where they can quickly enable and disable the microphone, and change the incoming audio track and the language they translate on the fly, which allows engaging multilingual interpreters.

Conference recording

If recording of a conference with simultaneous interpretation is enabled on TrueConf Server, all language tracks will be saved in the final video file with the option of subsequent switching in a third-party video player.

On-the-fly meeting time extension and conference end reminder

With TrueConf Server 5.4 it is now possible to extend the conference time without interrupting it. The owner and moderators can extend the meeting if the Enable conference time extension option was selected when scheduling it via user personal area, desktop and mobile client applications, as well as TrueConf Server control panel.

For simplifying conference management, we have added a pop-up notification with the meeting end reminder — it will appear before the end in the notification center and in the real-time meeting management.

You can configure the timing when the notification of the conference end pops up when scheduling a meeting via user personal area, desktop and mobile client applications, and TrueConf Server control panel.

Parametric layouts

The built-in layout editor has undergone significant enhancements. Now you are able to hold an online meeting in any scenario thanks to even more flexible configuration of video layouts. Earlier, the layout could be filled with video windows with content and selected participants, now we have added three new parameters:

• A window with an active speaker — a special voice activation mechanism (VAD) will bring actively speaking participants to the podium.
• The window with a random participant is filled in by a randomly selected participant.
• A window with users, shuffling in time — randomly selected participants who do not belong to other types of windows will alternate according to the parameters set in the Shuffling settings. It is available only when editing the layout in Smart Meeting and All on screen modes.

You can set up video windows both when scheduling a conference and during it using the real-time meeting management.

Shuffling windows in the layout

For video windows with shuffling users in time, you can configure the settings for shuffling participants:

• shuffling order
• shuffling interval
• shuffling type:
• — replacing — participants will be replaced by other random users
• — moving — participants will be shifted to an adjacent slot with Shuffling in time. It will work if there are two or more video windows of this type.

Audio remarks disabling

In the Moderated role-based mode, the owner can prevent listeners from giving short audio remarks — in this case, the Push to talk button will be unavailable during the conference. You can do this when scheduling a private or public conference in the Advanced tab in the user personal area, desktop and mobile client applications, as well as TrueConf Server control panel.

Meeting branding

The administrator of TrueConf Server 5.4 can brand the conference by adding a background image and logo — they will be displayed during a streaming session and in the meeting recordings, as well as for users who connected to the conference via a browser and SIP/H.323-endpoints. You can change the background and logo in the Gateways — Transcoding — Conference design section in the TrueConf Server control panel.

VP8 support for SIP connections

In TrueConf Server 5.4, we added support for the VP8 video codec for SIP connections. It helps optimize traffic consumption and also allows maintaining high audio and video quality even with an unstable internet connection.

Simulcast support for WebRTC connections

We have also added support for Simulcast technology for WebRTC connections. This has reduced the load on the network channel of users who connect to video conferences via a browser, while maintaining high-quality video and audio.

New messenger features

Drafts synchronization

Starting with TrueConf Server 5.4, users of desktop and mobile client applications will be able to edit drafts in chats from any device on which they are logged in.

«Typing…» status

In the chat list, as well as in personal or group chats, you can now see the «Typing…» status next to the names of users who are currently typing a message.

Information about reading the message

Starting with TrueConf Server 5.4, users of desktop and mobile client applications can now see who of the group chat participants viewed the message they sent.

«Favorites» chat

Each user has their own Favorites chat, which can be utilized as a personal storage of files and useful messages. Just click Forward on the message you need and select Favorites from the contacts list.

By clicking the button in the Chats panel, you can create the Favorites chat or navigate to it.

New chat features in browser

We have expanded the conference chat capabilities for participants who join it using a browser. Now users can:

• forward one or several messages
• reply to messages
• select multiple messages
• edit sent messages
• copy the text of the message
• delete their own messages
• see the number of unread messages in the chat
• upload, view, and download attached files.

In addition to the conference chat, a personal chat is now available in the browser — you can access it by clicking on the name of the user in the meeting chat or participants list.

Disabling the use of certain applications

The administrator of TrueConf Server 5.4 can now disable authorization in TrueConf client applications for users of selected operating systems in the Settings — Application section. In addition, it is now possible to configure versions of client applications that will determine the need for updates for users of Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS.

Other useful changes and improvements

• The frame rate for each user of the group conference has been increased to 30 fps
• The ability to disable the content sharing of selected users has been added
• We’ve added the recording of conferences and video calls in .WEBM
• The speed of chat synchronization after user authorization in the client application has been increased
• We’ve added the ability to configure the SIP/H323 gateway to redirect the user to the conference ID entry menu when calling the IP or FQDN address of the server
• The maximum number of personal contacts in the user’s address book has been increased to 300 users
• We’ve added an indication of recording enabled on TrueConf Server for mixed video sent to SIP/H323 endpoints
• We’ve added the ability to upload avatars and send compressed images in .WEBP
• The overall performance and stability of the video collaboration platform have been improved
• We’ve significantly improved the efficiency of sending audio and video data within one conference.

For a complete list of updates, check our changelog.

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We are delighted to announce that on September 5, 2024 within InfoComm India 2024 in Mumbai, we will host the fourth workshop that will bring together IT experts from India and TrueConf team.

The primary focus of the upcoming event will center around the importance of digital sovereignty of the video conferencing infrastructure in companies of any scale. Delving into real cases from Indian organizations, we will showcase how on-premises solutions provide users with communication security and independence as well as all collaboration features of cloud providers.

Event agenda

• On-premises video conferencing systems as a core of secure communications in 2024
• TrueConf Server 5.4, a major update of on-premises collaboration platform
• New features: meetings with simultaneous interpretation, infinite layouts, and messaging improvements
• The power of all-in-one conferencing and messaging apps with AI-based features that enable solving typical user tasks
• Capabilities of TrueConf ecosystem for meeting rooms and SIP/H.323 infrastructure

The program of TrueConf IT events is designed for:

• CIOs
• IT and AV experts
• system administrators and integration engineers
• specialists who are responsible for digitalization, management of video conferencing systems, automation of work processes, and equipping workplaces for companies’ employees.

If you are planning on visiting InfoComm India 2024 on September 3 – 5, join TrueConf workshop and network with colleagues in a friendly environment and discuss UC&VC market news over the cup of coffee.

We look forward to meeting you!

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We are happy to release TrueConf 8.4.1, the latest update of our desktop client application for Windows and macOS.

Support for conferences with simultaneous interpretation

In the latest update of our video collaboration platform, TrueConf Server 5.4, we have introduced a new mode for video conferencing with participants who speak different languages. With TrueConf 8.4.1, users can now join such conferences not only as speakers and attendees, but also as interpreters.

On-the-fly meeting time extension and conference end reminder

If the time extension option is enabled for a scheduled meeting, the owner and moderators authorized in TrueConf 8.4.1 will have a corresponding button in the conference info window and in the notification for the conference’s imminent end.

Conference end reminder will be displayed in the notification center according to the time specified in the conference settings when scheduling it.

Other useful changes and improvements

• The AI mode of displaying user’s image over the screen sharing (Speaker overlaying content) can now be enabled when selecting a content sharing source



• Now, after an unsuccessful attempt to load a file in a group or personal chat, you can download it again
• We’ve added an option to request remote control of the user’s desktop using the context menu, which is called by right-clicking on the user in the participants list and in the conference layout
• We’ve fixed an issue that caused audio missing when playing some .MP4 videos in the built-in player.

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]]> https://trueconf.com/blog/news/trueconf-top-performer-by-featuredcustomers.html Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:02:15 +0000 https://trueconf.com/blog/?p=29826 TrueConf is named a “Top Performer” in the Video Conferencing Software category of the report published by FeaturedCustomers. FeaturedCustomers, a leading customer reference platform for B2B business software and services, published the Spring 2024 Video Conferencing Software Customer Success Report. The report analyzes over 5,000 pieces of verified customer reference content and features 19 vendors […]

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TrueConf is named a “Top Performer” in the Video Conferencing Software category of the report published by FeaturedCustomers.

FeaturedCustomers, a leading customer reference platform for B2B business software and services, published the Spring 2024 Video Conferencing Software Customer Success Report. The report analyzes over 5,000 pieces of verified customer reference content and features 19 vendors that were marked by positive user feedback.

Based on real customer reference, FeaturedCustomers identified TrueConf as a “Top Performer” in the competitive landscape of video conferencing solutions. TrueConf products were recognized among the best in the category, due to the high user rating and a significant presence in the global UC&VC market.

TrueConf develops on-premises software and hardware solutions for video collaboration and team messaging with a comprehensive suite of AI-based features and seamless integration with third-party corporate solutions and SIP/H.323 endpoints. With robust security measures, TrueConf offers organizations around the world an ecosystem of autonomous products that allow building private networks for collaboration and corporate communications with up to 1 million users.

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]]> https://trueconf.com/blog/news/trueconf-solutions-at-cyberdsa-2024.html Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:31:46 +0000 https://trueconf.com/blog/?p=29730 On August 6 – 8, 2024, TrueConf will participate in CyberDSA, an event in Kuala Lumpur aiming to unite experts to collaborate and explore solutions to cybersecurity challenges. TrueConf team welcomes all show guests at our stand 6501 (Hall 6) where we will demonstrate an ecosystem of security-focused on-premises solutions for corporate communications and collaboration […]

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On August 6 – 8, 2024, TrueConf will participate in CyberDSA, an event in Kuala Lumpur aiming to unite experts to collaborate and explore solutions to cybersecurity challenges.

TrueConf team welcomes all show guests at our stand 6501 (Hall 6) where we will demonstrate an ecosystem of security-focused on-premises solutions for corporate communications and collaboration that offer all the features of cloud video conferencing services and messengers.

Exhibition visitors will explore TrueConf feature-reach products that allow building secure communication networks within the company infrastructure:

• TrueConf Server 5.4, a major release of self-hosted UC platform that brings simultaneous interpretation, infinite layouts, updated features of conference management and messenger, and new on-premises AI that enables automatic generation of meeting minutes
• TrueConf 8, all-in-one AI-powered collaboration app with team messaging for secure communication experience
• TrueConf Room, next generation PC-based software for corporate meeting rooms.
Register for the event

Do not miss the chance to meet our team during the upcoming event!

Book a meeting

When: 6 — 8 August 2024
Where: Stand 6501, Hall 6, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia

 



We are excited to see you at CyberDSA to share our vision for secure video collaboration solutions!

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