Uralchem abandoned VKS solutions of Microsoft and Cisco in favor of the Russian TrueConf

UralChem"" abandoned the systems video conferencings Microsoft Cisco in favor of the Russian product. TrueConf This became known in mid-October 2023.

According to CNews, the largest fertilizer producer in Russia has launched its own collaborative cloud (called the "VKS cloud"), built on the TrueConf Enterprise platform. More than 3 thousand workers are connected to this cloud. More than 350 conferences take place on the platform every day and up to 1.5 thousand video calls are made. Events in Uralchem are held both completely online and in a hybrid format - up to 500 participants take part in them simultaneously.

Uralchem switched to a domestic video conferencing system

It is noted that the full control of the TrueConf Enterprise VKS system is carried out by Uralchem specialists, and the data is stored and processed on dedicated hardware. TrueConf applications for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS were installed on employees' devices. For collaboration, employees use a built-in messenger with synchronization on all devices, an address book, an online meeting scheduler, as well as file sharing, screen display, recording and other functions.

As noted in TrueConf, the TrueConf Enterprise platform has been integrated with the DLP data loss prevention DLP system. Integration allows you to track and block the transfer of confidential information when communicating in group and personal conversations in the TrueConf corporate messenger. In addition to integration with the DLP system, TrueConf Enterprise has been integrated with SIP telephony, which allows you to quickly connect employees who are unable to speak on the VKS to conferences.

The cost of replacing existing Microsoft and Cisco solutions has not been disclosed.^[1]

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