We are happy to release TrueConf MCU 2.1.2, a new version of our video conferencing server for classic SIP/H.323 endpoints. The update features a new layout type that automatically adjusts to the number of participants, as well as other changes and improvements.

List of supported operating systems

• Debian 10
• Debian 11

Automatic layouts

Starting with the version 2.1.2, it becomes easier to manage layouts. A new layout type has been introduced, which dynamically adjusts the size and position of video windows depending on the number of participants in a meeting. This layout type is enabled by default for all scheduled conferences on TrueConf MCU 2.1.2 and can be changed in the Layouts section.

Other changes and improvements

• Active speaker highlighting is now enabled by default for all conferences
• In both General and Presentation conference modes, participant’s Voice Activity Detection (VAD) is now enabled by default
• We’ve fixed an issue that occasionally caused failures during TrueConf MCU startup
• We’ve resolved an issue that prevented adding more than one cascade call to a TrueConf MCU conference when using TCP
• We’ve addressed an issue in the layout editor where an incorrect number of conference participants’ video windows was displayed
• Overall stability of the video conferencing server has been improved.

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D&A Consulting Group launched the project “Femme Audacieuse & Femme Ambitieuse”, online psychological consultations tailored exclusively for women in France. This innovative service utilizes TrueConf video conferencing software to provide a secure and confidential space for clients to share their life experiences and challenges both on an individual and group basis.

D&A Consulting Group is a consulting firm that specializes in providing strategic advisory services to businesses across various industries in France. They offer a range of services including business strategy development, organizational transformation and operational improvement.

In an important initiative to uplift and support women’s mental health, the company decided to create a project “Femme Audacieuse & Femme Ambitieuse”, providing a safe environment where women can openly discuss their concerns, seek guidance, and connect with the like-minded.

D&A Consulting Group recognized the importance of maintaining a video collaboration solution for “Femme Audacieuse & Femme Ambitieuse” project implementation to establish a digital space and connect women from different regions of France without the need for personal presence. The decision to create online consultations and group therapies was also driven by the fact that patients can tell about their problems and worries from the comfort of their homes or workplaces. The online service was based on Google Meet and Zoom, but then it was decided to shift all communications to an on-premises platform, which would guarantee full control over the system and top-notch security without the possibility of third-party access to sensitive communications.

After the research, D&A Consulting Group applied to TrueConf’s official representative in France who helped to create a secure digital environment for women to share their stories and receive professional psychological support. By leveraging TrueConf’s high-level security features, the project ensures that confidentiality and privacy are prioritized at every step of the consultation process. Patients can engage in consultations without the fear of privacy breaches or hacker attacks.

The psychologist utilizes 2 virtual rooms — one for private consultations and another for group therapies for up to 30 participants. Women connect to the session using any device, whether it is a laptop, PC or smartphone, and even without downloading any application via the web browser. To enhance engagement during a session, the psychologist applies various collaboration tools: conference recording for personalized follow-up, video and file sharing, as well as AI-powered features that improve the communication quality and add more productivity to consultations.

Thanks to different video conferencing modes, real-time meeting management, private conferences with only authorized users and PIN-protection, as well as waiting rooms and the ability to lock the conference any moment, the specialist and patients can be sure that no third parties get access to the meeting and all their information is confidential.

“We strongly believe that empowering women begins with mental support and working on both individual and collective mindsets. This project allows each participant not only to share their challenges in a secure environment but also to benefit from the strength of a collective that offers continuous support. Together, we are building a supportive community where women can confidently face life’s challenges while expanding their network,” said Donia Abidat, Consultant & Coach.

“The implementation of TrueConf solution has brought about a transformative change in the way D&A Consulting Group holds their psychological consultations. TrueConf robust security features also played a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information exchanged during virtual meetings, ensuring data privacy and confidentiality,” said Emmanuel Morin-Desanti, TrueConf representative in France.

For more information, please contact:
Maria Mihalyova,
Lead PR Manager
Phone: +1 (833) 878-32-63
Email: pr@trueconf.com

About TrueConf, www.trueconf.com

TrueConf equips desktops, mobiles, and meeting rooms with award-winning video collaboration capabilities and provides businesses worldwide with exceptional meeting experiences. TrueConf apps and solutions are easy to use and are fully compatible with legacy SIP/H.323 equipment, enabling customers to save money on infrastructure while still utilizing state-of-the art technologies such as scalable video coding (SVC) and intelligent stream manipulation.

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Meet TrueConf 3.7, the latest update of our client application for iOS and iPadOS! The new version brings the improved conference UI, built-in AI to blur and replace the background, and many other useful enhancements.

Mobile AI: background blurring and replacing

Users of TrueConf 3.7 of iOS can now blur and replace the background during video calls and group conferences. This will allow them, just like PC and laptop users, to work in the comfort of their homes, on the go, and in improvised workplaces. You can use both preloaded and custom images as a virtual background.

       

To replace or blur the background, just select the Virtual background section in the context menu, which is opened by pressing the button on the conference control panel.

       

Updated UI

Conference control panel

We have updated the appearance of the conference control panel, making it more user-friendly and intuitive. There is quick access to reactions in the context menu, which is opened by clicking on the button.

In addition, a volume indicator has been added to the microphone icon.

       

Displaying reactions in a video window

In TrueConf 3.7 for iOS, we have implemented quick access to reactions from the context menu, which is opened by clicking on the icon, and also added the display of reactions in the video window of the user who sent it.

The poll results can be shared in the conference chat by clicking Share.

               

Access to settings without authorization

You can now configure TrueConf 3.7 for iOS without logging in to the TrueConf Server video collaboration platform or the TrueConf Online cloud service. You just need to click on the button in the upper-right corner of the screen.

       

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We are happy to release TrueConf Server 5.4.4, the latest update of our video collaboration and team messaging platform for Windows and Linux. The update introduces a number of useful enhancements and performance improvements.

Updates and improvements

• The list of minimum browser versions which can be used for joining a conference has been updated
• The sound quality from conference participants who join the meeting using a browser has been improved
• An issue that occasionally resulted in reduced video quality for conference participants during a slideshow has been resolved
• A number of issues that could occur when using the conference chat, as well as group and personal chats, have been fixed
• A number of issues that could be observed with configured LDAP integration have been fixed
• An issue that prevented users utilizing NTLM authentication from logging back into TrueConf Server via the application after a connection loss has been resolved
• An issue that could cause a decrease in video quality during point-to-point calls has been fixed
• An issue due to which the email conference invitation could contain an incorrect link for joining has been fixed
• An issue leading to a user connecting to a conference in Moderated role-based mode with TrueConf app for Android might be displayed in the browser layout without taking the podium has been resolved
• The overall performance and stability of the video conferencing platform has been improved.

For a complete list of updates, check our changelog.

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Dear Friends,

Happy winter holidays to you! We would like to recall the most significant highlights of 2024.

Why would you read this? To make sure once again that your communications are in good hands.

TrueConf’s technological journey

2024 was a year of remarkable achievements for us. We introduced more than 2,000 improvements, 7,000 enhancements, and 30 product releases.

The most exciting innovations:

• Thanks to the new technology of Distributed conferences, we succeeded in reducing the load in large conferences with participants from different regions and boosted the number of active participants in each video meeting up to 2,000 and more.
• A smart offline assistant — an on-premises solution for meeting transcription — was unveiled. TrueConf AI Server is a software and hardware system, which operates within a corporate network and facilitates automatic generation of conference protocols. Stenographing and summary ensure that you stay informed, even if you are pressed for time or missed a meeting.
• One more step into the future was made by launching a TrueConf-powered futuristic video conferencing solution. Our technologies were integrated with leading hologram companies — Eyefeelit and IAORA. The holographic effect is achieved with the available tools: you just need a green or white background, a 4K camera, a PC with our software and a transparent screen. No heavy computing and expensive servers to achieve a live presence effect.

• We released an application for immersive communications on Apple Vision Pro.

Recognized by analysts and user platforms

Thanks to the trust of our users, TrueConf’s dedication to innovation and excellence was acknowledged through our notable achievements and awards:

• Recognized as an “Innovator” in the Aragon Research Globe for Intelligent Video Conferencing
• Acclaimed us as a “High Performer” in the G2 Grid Report for Video Conferencing
• Named a “Top Performer” in the video conferencing category by FeaturedCustomers.

               

2024 major projects

In 2024, TrueConf solutions were chosen by companies across diverse industries globally.

The most striking projects of 2024 include:

• KIOCL, a leading Indian iron ore company
• Karnataka Bank, a private sector bank with 900 branches in India
• a virtual campus across 200 Maldives islands for Mandhu College
• Serum Institute of India, a multinational biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals company
• Elysium Pharmaceutical Ltd., a world-renowned pharmaceutical company based in India.

Inspiring events

This year, we embarked on numerous journeys across the globe, showcasing TrueConf developments at major industry-focused trade shows. Our team participated in 14 events in Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

TrueConf successfully brought together Indian IT professionals at our events in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru and debuted with the IT workshop in Vietnam.

We were happy to educate our users and administrators and present our latest updates and new features at our 7 webinars.

Thank you for your trust throughout the outgoing year. Let’s stride into 2025 together!

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We are thrilled to present TrueConf 8.4.4, the latest update of our desktop client application for Windows, macOS and Linux!

Updates and improvements

• The issue that prevented some users from sending files and images in group and personal chats has been fixed
• The application performance on devices with AMD video adapters has been improved
• The application stability during content sharing has been enhanced
• The issue that caused some federated users to experience difficulties with uploading images and files in group and personal chats has been resolved
• We’ve fixed the issue due to which some users were not able to hear each other during group conferences.

For a complete list of updates, check our changelog.

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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 capability of upgrading via web interface and the ability to manage video conferencing endpoints using TrueConf MCU, a server for legacy SIP/H.323 endpoints.

Online upgrading

Administrators of TrueConf Group can now install firmware updates using the web interface. You just need to go to the Maintenance section, then Software, select Online upgrade, and click Upgrade.

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 update of the video conferencing server 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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We are delighted to release TrueConf 1.2, a new version of our add-on for Mozilla Thunderbird mail application. The update features support for custom conference invitation templates and waiting rooms.

Custom conference invitation templates

In TrueConf Server 5.3, we introduced the capability to configure invitation templates for mail add-ons. Now the template configured in the TrueConf Server control panel is automatically added to the event created using the add-on.

Support for waiting rooms

TrueConf Server 5.2.9 brought a mechanism that allows directing users to a preliminary queue before joining the conference. Now users of Mozilla Thunderbird mail application can enable waiting rooms when scheduling a conference using the add-on.

Audio remarks disabling

Starting with TrueConf Server 5.4, the conference owner can disable audio remarks for attendees in Smart meeting mode. Mozilla Thunderbird users now have the same feature.

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Other useful changes and enhancements

• We’ve added a centralized method for managing parameters of the add-on using a configuration file
• We’ve added the possibility of authorization using the Active Directory Federation Service provider (AD FS).

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We are happy to announce the extended version of TrueConf 1.2, the latest update of our add-in for Microsoft Outlook. It brings the ability to prohibit attendees from giving audio remarks, select the categories of users who will enter the waiting room when joining the conference, as well as other useful changes and improvements.

Meeting time extension and conference end reminder

With TrueConf Server 5.4, it is now possible to enable notification with the meeting end reminder and to extend it if necessary. Users of the extended version of TrueConf add-in for Outlook can now also configure these settings when scheduling a conference.

Audio remarks disabling

Users of the extended version of TrueConf add-in for Microsoft Outlook can now disable audio remarks when scheduling a meeting in Smart meeting mode.

Selecting the categories of users entering the waiting room

Earlier in the 1.1 update of the extended version of TrueConf add-in for Microsoft Outlook, we supported waiting rooms. Now you can also select the categories of users who will enter the waiting room when joining the meeting:

• all participants (except the owner and moderators)
• unscheduled participants (guests and users who were not added to the participant list)
• unscheduled participants of other servers (guests and users who were not added to the participant list when scheduling, connecting via federation).

Other useful changes and enhancements

• We’ve added the ability to centrally change the settings using a configuration file
• The stability of the extended version of TrueConf add-in for Microsoft Outlook has been improved.

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Mandhu College created a virtual campus based on TrueConf Server to digitalize the educational process. With the video collaboration platform, the college conducts lectures, online classes, webinars, and workshops, unifying students from all over the Maldives.

Established in 1998, Mandhu College is renowned for its efforts in providing educational opportunities to students who are unable to attend classes in person, thereby expanding its role in the Maldives’ private higher education sector. Over the past decade, the founder of Mandhu College recognized the need for a reliable online learning platform due to accelerated digitalization and the growing demand for flexible degree options. However, cloud solutions were incapable of delivering high-quality video content, since not all students and teachers had a durable internet connection to engage in online classes and meetings.

Due to geographical features and the necessity to control traffic, the college opted to build an on-premises e-learning platform. After testing various video conferencing solutions, the IT specialists at the college made their choice on TrueConf Server that ensured complete autonomy and independence from external service providers, as well as eliminated the possibility of blocks or cyber attacks.

During the remote learning, both teachers and students use personal devices, namely PCs and smartphones, with the installed TrueConf client apps for all popular OS. Additionally, video conferences can be joined via a browser, which is convenient for meetings, webinars, and workshops organized in collaboration with other universities.

Students often have to attend lectures and classes while being at home. Thanks to TrueConf AI features for background replacing, enhancing privacy, and eliminating external sounds and noise in just two clicks, participating in the learning process from improvised workspaces became much more user-friendly. Moreover, the platform includes AI technology for face tracking that automatically places the user at the center of the frame to create a flawless layout. In the event of technical or common issues during online classes, the intelligent assistant swiftly offers guidance, allowing students to continue their learning experience without any interruptions.

For comprehensive remote interaction, TrueConf Server includes collaboration features like slideshow, remote desktop control, as well as annotations over the shared content. The platform offers an address book where students are organised into groups, making it easier to schedule video conferences for specific users. Besides, any online class can be recorded for reviewing the lesson content later.

To facilitate coordination and communication in both group and individual chats, an integrated messenger is used to share announcements, documents, and other files. Furthermore, any chat can be easily escalated into a video conference, which is convenient for educational purposes.

Along with the traditional video conferencing modes like All on screen and Moderated role-based, TrueConf provides a Video lecture mode perfect for sessions where the teacher delivers new material without needing active student participation. There is also a Smart meeting mode that facilitates discussions without manual control, automatically highlighting speakers as they take the podium.

With waiting rooms, teachers are able to manage virtual classes making all conferences private by controlling when students can join the meeting, or by using them as a staging area where participants can wait until it’s their turn to present or join the discussion.

“One of the key objectives of the college was to digitalize the learning process, and we finally managed to launch a virtual campus of Mandhu College with the help of TrueConf. Implemented in the local network, it meets all of our requirements and offers reliable video conferencing and team messaging capabilities for our online classes, since the students are located all over the Maldives and can now seamlessly be a part of the distant learning process,” says Muhamed Mufaris, Head of IT Department.

With TrueConf Server, Mandhu College formed a virtual studying platform for hundreds of students across 200 islands. TrueConf platform facilitates remote and hybrid learning for students, online events, and webinars, and enables asynchronous communication among teachers through a built-in messenger.

For more information, please contact:
Maria Mihalyova,
Lead PR Manager
Phone: +1 (833) 878-32-63
Email: pr@trueconf.com

About TrueConf, www.trueconf.com

TrueConf equips desktops, mobiles, and meeting rooms with award-winning video collaboration capabilities and provides businesses worldwide with exceptional meeting experiences. TrueConf apps and solutions are easy to use and are fully compatible with legacy SIP/H.323 equipment, enabling customers to save money on infrastructure while still utilizing state-of-the art technologies such as scalable video coding (SVC) and intelligent stream manipulation.

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