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According to him, TrueConf Server is available as a free version for 50 subscribers, as well as a special academic license for educational institutions with a discount of up to 50%. In addition, the service has a cloud video communication TrueConf Online, in which you can hold video conferences for 40 people for free or use a paid tariff from 900 rubles per month, in which case the maximum number of participants in each conference can reach up to 1,500 people, said Dmitry Odintsov. At the same time, according to him, the number of conferences is not limited, but depends on the load on the hardware infrastructure.
TrueConf can be used on any belize whatsapp resource convenient devices - computers, personal laptops, tablets, smartphones, as well as specialized VKS terminals from other developers. "TrueConf applications work with Russian operating systems Astra Linux, Alt, RED OS, ROSA, Aurora, etc., as well as with Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. You can also connect to video conferences using regular browsers - without installing applications," noted Dmitry Odintsov.
Anna Kuzyakina, Commercial Director of the DION corporate communications platform, developed in 2022, told ComNews that the developers are striving to refine the platform "in such a way that in terms of functionality and user experience it is comparable to MS Teams."
She added that in the future, the platform is considering interaction with schools and other educational institutions, but did not say under what conditions. "Schools download the service from a familiar repository, install it on laptops or PCs and create corporate accounts for each student. We have no restrictions on the duration of meetings or the number of listeners. The maximum number of participants in a meeting with simultaneously turned on microphones and cameras is 5,000 people, which significantly exceeds the needs of educational institutions," Anna Kuzyakina noted.
Boris Popov, Director of Business Development at VINTEO (a Russian manufacturer of server video conferencing solutions), told ComNews that he supports the introduction of a ban on the use of MS Teams in schools and universities for security reasons. "The current geopolitical situation does not allow the use of foreign platforms in the education system any longer - primarily from a security point of view. For example, universities often engage in design and scientific developments, including those with a certain level of secrecy, and even the possibility of information leakage cannot be allowed. Naturally, the use of foreign videoconferencing products for distance learning with virtual servers in Europe and the USA should be excluded," Boris Popov noted.
Tatyana Fedotova, Director of Work with Educational Organizations at Webinar Group, which develops services for meetings, online events, training, and webinars, told ComNews that developers of Russian videoconferencing systems must be ready to replace foreign solutions at any time if they stop working.
"Considering the risks of Western services ceasing to operate, we recommend testing our platform - access is provided free of charge - and undergoing training so that in the event of a shutdown you can quickly and seamlessly switch to our full-featured Russian solution. We offer a high-quality, secure solution to organizations that have decided to switch from foreign services, including the ability to connect in one day in cases of emergency shutdown of foreign solutions," Tatyana Fedotova told ComNews.
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