8×8 launches free video conferencing solution
In order to help businesses and teams collaborate instantaneously without restrictions, 8×8 has launched a free, standalone version of 8×8 Video Meetings.
The company’s new solution uses an intuitive interface to remove friction and enables users to schedule and start meetings effortlessly.
The free version of 8×8 Video Meetings also doesn’t require registration and users won’t have to download plugins or any software to use it.
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Chief product officer at 8×8, Dejan Deklich explained why the company decided to launch a free, standalone version of its popular video conferencing software, saying:
“Since our inception, 8×8 has championed unlimited global connections from one 8×8 customer to another at no cost, and now we bring this same capability into the video communications space. With 8×8 Video Meetings, we designed a solution that simply works for the modern workforce. Through the free, standalone version, we’re democratising that seamless experience with one click. Whether you’re a small business reaching out to customers or prospects, or you’re an enterprise with a sizeable remote employee population requiring interactive collaboration, video is a powerful tool to achieve your business goals.”
8×8 Video Meetings
The free version of 8×8 Video Meetings is not a limited time free trial and users will have unlimited access to the full-functionality of the solution which includes HD video and audio as well as multi-user screen file sharing at no charge.
Users can simply start or join a meeting with the click of a button on any device. The free version of 8×8 Video Meetings is optimized for use with Google Chrome, Firefox and other WebRTC enabled browsers. It can also be accessed via the 8×8 Video Meetings desktop app, the mobile app and through calendar plug-ins for an OS and device. The solution also works with video conferencing enabled rooms and huddle spaces through 8×8 Meeting Rooms.
The free version of 8×8 Video Meetings is available now in early access globally and interested users can check it out for themselves by visiting the company’s website.
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