TrueConf Terminal

Main article: Types and capabilities of modern VKS systems

Competitor Comments

The main Russian competitor of TrueConf in the VKS software system market is VideoMost, which is part of Spirit DSP. The company does not yet have its own hardware solution, but the manufacturer is preparing to create it. 'In general, the movement towards the hardware device is correct, "said Vyacheslav Borilin, vice president of the group. "However, there are a number of drawbacks to the proposed implementation."

He sees the main disadvantages in the speech technologies of a competitor and the use of a touch panel. 'As you can see from the specification, the supplier still does not have decent speech technology and recommends using special microphones for better speech, "Borilin lists. - You also have to buy special expensive microphones for echo cancellation.

As for the control panel, in his opinion, 99% of the user of the hardware VKS are accustomed to the remote control. 'For individual devices, the touch panel on the user's desk is an extra detail, "Borilin said. - In addition, it is not clear why the kit offers a monitor (this is an extra cost again) if the device is capable of working with a PC monitor or TV. It seems to me that the first pancake turned out to be a coma, but in general the direction of movement is correct and we will also supplement our software with hardware. "

2021: Video communication terminal on a fully Russian technology stack

The company TrueConf together with technology partners - Baikal Electronics and Astra Linux Group of Companies - introduced a hardware video conferencing terminal created on the basis of a completely Russian technology stack. This was announced on August 23, 2021 by TAdviser in Baikal Electronics.

Introduced the first hardware video communication terminal on a completely Russian technology stack

The basis of the product is the VKS codec TrueConf Group and, and OS Astra Linux for processing flows during video conferences, the solution uses the domestic -. ARMprocessor Baikal-M The presented terminal is a ready safe device for import substitution foreign VKS systems state in private companies. Russia

The presented model of the TrueConf Group VKS terminal is protected from risks and vulnerabilities that arise when using processors and operating systems of foreign production. The solution meets all the key safety requirements of domestic organizations, the communications terminal includes technologies for protection against spam and -. DDoSattacks

TrueConf Group based on Baikal-M and Astra Linux OS will provide Russian customers with a fully domestic VKS system in import substitution conditions, while reducing the cost of servicing the VKS infrastructure through integration with other SIP and H.323 devices and the Russian-language technical support service.

Users of TrueConf Group terminals based on a domestic processor will be able to use a set of the same functionality that is available on similar foreign hardware platforms.

The technological cooperation between TrueConf, Baikal Electronics and Astra Linux is aimed at producing accessible Russian VKS terminals, which will provide customers with high quality video communication with full compliance with the requirements of the Ministry of Industry and Trade for Russian telecommunications equipment.

The production of TrueConf Group terminals is concentrated in Moscow.

Import substitution is effective only in one case: when the country has not just disparate solutions of its own production, but "sharpened" for the tasks demanded by the market 100% domestic technological stacks, which include both software and iron. The presented VKS terminal from TrueConf is one of the most striking examples of such systems. Astra Linux Group has been actively developing the cooperation program of IT manufacturers for several years, and we are very pleased that more and more Russian developers are joining forces to create imported non-volatile hardware and software systems. Together, we will solve this problem much faster and more effectively than alone, commented by Anton Rudevsky, director of the department for working with partners of the Astra Linux Group of Companies.

One of the main tasks of domestic computer developers is to provide consumers with complex software and hardware import-independent solutions. We are glad that Russian video conferencing developers have now joined the manufacturers of operating systems, and we hope that Russian cooperation in the domestic IT market will grow more and more every day, emphasizes Evdokimov Andrei, CEO of Baikal Electronics.

2019: TrueConf Terminal on SIP and H.323

On December 18, 2019, TrueConf announced the release of its first hardware VKS terminal operating on open SIP and H.323 protocols. The terminal provides video communication of FullHD quality, has advanced capabilities and is positioned as an available replacement for western analogues in intercom rooms of any size.

Users of this solution will receive full compatibility with any third-party VCS terminals, as well as support for 60-k/s video communication FullHD, a built-in group conference server, collaboration tools, local and remote camera management and a modern set of algorithms to improve sound and video. TrueConf Group supports full-fledged work with two screens and can capture content from several sources at the same time.

All terminal configurations, including the basic one for 89 thousand rubles, include a professional PTZ camera. For small and medium-sized meeting rooms, the solution is equipped with a speaker. For large halls, equipment with an array of microphones or a congress system is offered. TrueConf Group was developed on the basis of the domestic operating system Astra Linux and can be used in import substitution projects to expand the capabilities or fully replace foreign VKS terminals.

TrueConf Group is controlled using the IR console, which allows you to access all the main functions of the on-screen menu in one click. Support for various energy-saving modes will allow you to instantly wake up the terminal when starting work and prevent burnout of screens in the meeting room. Outside of video communication sessions, you can use TrueConf Group to mirror the signal sources connected to it, such as a laptop screen.

The TrueConf solution is also fully compatible with the existing line of TrueConf solutions, which will allow you to connect TrueConf Group to telephony and Active Directory user service, hold video conferences for 300 participants and add mobile users to conferences, as well as use the terminal in the meeting room during webinars.

TrueConf Group is an extremely easy-to-use but uncompromising solution. You just need to get it out of the box and connect it to the network. Thanks to an intuitive interface, it is not scary with it to leave one-on-one in the meeting room of any employee of the organization, commented by Dmitry Odintsov, Director of Development TrueConf

2016: TrueConf Terminal 2.0

On October 25, 2016, TrueConf introduced the first free software VKS terminal for meeting rooms and conference rooms - TrueConf Terminal 2.0.

TrueConf Terminal 2.0 is the first free video conferencing software in meeting rooms. The product from TrueConf helps build your own terminal for videoconferences a PC or laptop running an OS. Windows

Screenshot of the software window, (2016)

TrueConf Terminal 2.0 gives users the option to select their AV peripherals. Connecting Terminal 2.0 to the server software TrueConf allows you to integrate it into the existing AEROSPACE FORCES infrastructure for communication with hardware systems using H.323/protocols, SIP connecting telephony and, Active Directory and also opens up the possibility of creating quality group conferences Ultra HD (up to 120 participants). It is possible to use a software terminal through the cloud TrueConf Online and free group video conferencing through without Internet significant investments in the infrastructure.

TrueConf Terminal 2.0 has a built-in API for integrating the terminal with conference room automation systems - the ability to create specialized solutions in telemedicine, video banking and organizing rooms for remote consultation of the population through the created interface.

The market for combined communications is moving towards universal software complexes, which are gradually replacing specialized video conferencing systems. There are several reasons for this trend. Firstly, we see a high demand for high-quality peripheral equipment, with the development of technologies it has become much more affordable. Secondly, the list of tasks that a modern meeting room should solve significantly exceeds the capabilities of traditional VKS systems. You can't do without a PC with a variety of collaboration applications today. Dmitry Odintsov, Director of TrueConf Development

2013: TrueConf Terminal 1.3.0

November 28, 2013 the herd is known - the company TrueConf updated the software and hardware complex TrueConf Terminal to version 1.3.0. The main innovation of this version is the support of video conferencing in Full HD video mode, thanks to the equipment of the Full HD PTZ camera terminal.

Innovations

In TrueConf Terminal 1.3.0, support for Full HD PTZ cameras has been added. TrueConf Terminal is now available as a ready-made video conferencing system with SD PTZ or HD PTZ controlled cameras. Camera control is implemented from the capacitive panel of the terminal with a diagonal of 10 inches, instead of the previously supplied panel with an 8-inch resistive display.

Depending on the customer's needs, the package may include a Logitech B-910 camera.

With the upgrade of software firmware to version 1.3.0, all users of TrueConf Terminal have the ability to call mobile and landline phones directly from the terminal.

The ratio of the windows of the videoconference participants has been increased - from 4:3 to 16:9. Taking into account these changes, users receive high-quality and modern video with participation in multipoint video conferences in the halls: from the meeting room to the congress room, regardless of the complexity of the latter.

Supporting the concept of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) TrueConf Terminal 1.3.0 is fully compatible with other video conferencing solutions TrueConf, which allows it to be integrated into the enterprise network using TrueConf products. Thus, all employees can always stay in touch with any device, regardless of their location.

"This version of TrueConf Terminal allows you to connect meeting rooms and conference rooms of any size to a corporate video conferencing system. Thanks to the integration with PTZ automatic guidance systems of the camera at the speaker, no one will go unnoticed in the negotiations, "said Mikhail Gotalsky, head of TrueConf. "And having a console with an intuitive interface will allow you to initiate and manage a video conference session for any negotiator without the need to involve technical specialists."

2012: TrueConf Terminal 1.2.5

The company released the 1.2.5 update for the VKS TrueConf Terminal hardware solution in the fall of 2012. It is fully compatible with the company's mobile and cloud solutions and can work autonomously from a traditional server. AEROSPACE FORCES TrueConf Terminal can now be used for video conferencing video conference with users of the TrueConf Online cloud service, including subscribers of mobile platforms Android and iOS connected to it through the corresponding applications. In this way, the TrueConf system can effectively combine any of its compatible devices with different types of VCS networks deployed in enterprises, which can be useful for interacting with remote partners and customers.

In addition, in the updated version of the terminal, the ability to view the remote desktop was added, and a mechanism for creating and modeling group video conferences directly from the terminal control panel was also implemented. The company's specialists also took into account the wishes of the users and updated the interface of the terminal control panel.

'The compatibility of the terminal with the company's cloud and mobile solutions allowed us to create a universal product that can work both within the enterprise's corporate network with the VKS server, and with the company's cloud and mobile services - says Gotalsky Mikhail, head of TrueConf. - In the second half of 2012, the demand for TrueConf Terminal tripled, which is not surprising. The use of a terminal dedicated to VKS greatly increases the reliability of the entire enterprise VKS system.'

In the company's future plans for the development of the TrueConf Terminal hardware system, it is planned to expand the capabilities of collaboration tools and develop a PTZ camera control interface.

2011: Presentation of the first video communication hardware complex TrueConf Terminal

TrueConf presented in July, 2011 the first Russian hardware complex videosvyaziTrueConf Terminal providing HD quality of video conference on standard Internet channels and in networks of the enterprises. The TrueConf Terminal hardware kit includes a hardware codec, touch panel, LCD monitor, HD camera and speaker.

As part of the creation of a hardware solution that supports high-definition video transmission, the developers of the TrueConf designed a hardware platform and prepared a single solution combining it with a 9-inch touch console, a 22-inch liquid crystal screen, an HD camera, an echo cancelling speaker and a network module. In addition, TrueConf experts have developed a modern terminal control interface based on touch technology; Implemented solution integration with the software video conferencing server TrueConf Server, which now supports the hardware complex; and provide the user with access to all the tools needed to collaborate.

The hardware system video conferencings has become a solution focused on a new segment of the market for TrueConf - AEROSPACE FORCES representative class systems, and is designed to equip conference rooms, meeting rooms and executive workplaces. TrueConf Terminal is fully compatible with the software solutions of videoconferencing TrueConf, which makes it easy to integrate it into the existing enterprise VKS network.

Among the advantages of the TrueConf Terminal hardware video conferencing system is the ability to quickly update the solution, as well as the ability to easily upgrade to the needs of the customer. TrueConf Terminal allows you to connect various means of displaying video, capturing and playing audio.

It is sufficient to install a set of equipment in the workplace or in the conference room and provide access to the network connection to implement the video conferencing hardware system in the existing enterprise VCC system organized on the basis of the TrueConf Server video conferencing server. The cost of the basic set of the terminal, available for ordering now, is 95 thousand rubles. The extended version of the terminal will be equipped with a three-degree freedom camera (PTZ) controlled from the console and having improved optical characteristics.