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A standards-based and certified interop solution from Synergy SKY
By Vemun Waksvik on Feb 12, 2024 1:37:00 PM
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Mixed Workflows Interoperability SIP
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SIP to Web interop gateway now available in the Azure Marketplace
By Vemun Waksvik on Jan 24, 2024 2:01:00 PM
Synergy SKY CONNECT offers an award-winning interoperability gateway that connects Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, and Webex meetings to existing video conference devices such as Cisco and Poly.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Mixed Workflows Interoperability SIP
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The only Standards-based Interop Video Gateway
By Vemun Waksvik on Jan 9, 2024 9:37:00 AM
Synergy SKY CONNECT – the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) to Web / WebRTC interoperability gateway - is a patented solution that connects these two standards for video, audio and data together.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Cisco Interoperability SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT
2 min read
One Organization, Six Conference Platforms
By Vemun Waksvik on Jan 8, 2024 12:56:00 PM
How do you schedule and start meetings when you have six platforms to choose from?
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing Use Case
20 min read
How does CVI compare to the Synergy SKY CONNECT interop?
By Vemun Waksvik on Dec 1, 2023 11:47:00 AM
Is Synergy SKY better than CVI?
3 solutions in 1: Interoperability, Meeting workflow & Management Suite
Topics: Video Conferencing FreeBSD Microsoft Cisco Mixed Workflows SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT Featured
3 min read
SIP video endpoint registration service
By Vemun Waksvik on Oct 27, 2023 10:04:19 AM
Register your video endpoints with Synergy SKY - it's the only service your video devices need
Topics: Video Conferencing SIP
3 min read
7 unique benefits of Synergy SKY CONNECT; SIP to web interoperability
By Mariya Gabajiwala on Oct 4, 2023 12:49:00 PM
Synergy SKY CONNECT is an award-winning, multi-vendor gateway that connects any Cisco and Poly SIP video endpoint to Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom meetings. Here are seven unique benefits:
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing Interoperability Microsoft Teams
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SIP to Zoom interoperability is now available in Synergy SKY CONNECT
By Vemun Waksvik on Sep 26, 2023 10:02:09 PM
We are excited to announce the launch of SIP to Zoom interoperability support in Synergy SKY CONNECT! This new feature allows users to join Zoom meetings from any SIP video endpoint, without the need for any additional hardware or software.
Topics: Video Conferencing Mixed Workflows Interoperability SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT zoom
4 min read
Have you ever booked a fake meeting to appear busier at work?
By Vemun Waksvik on Sep 20, 2023 11:22:00 AM
Whether you want to admit it or not, throughout our working lives, many of us have bent the rules when it comes to business meetings.
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing IoT Meeting No-show
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Join Microsoft Teams meeting from Cisco Devices with WebRTC
By Sean Lessman on Sep 11, 2023 2:33:00 PM
Making it easier for Cisco Webex devices to connect to internal and external Microsoft Teams meetings with support for One Button To Push (OBTP) Easy Join Services for WebRTC Guest Join.
Topics: Video Conferencing Cisco
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Make business video meetings easy: Simplified Scheduling, Joining & Content Sharing
By Vemun Waksvik on Aug 29, 2023 2:20:25 PM
Video meetings have become an essential part of our professional lives. However, they often come with their fair share of complexities and challenges. Sean Lessman from Synergy SKY discusses how to solve some of these problems with an easy-to-use, user-friendly, and cost-effective solution.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Mixed Workflows Interoperability SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT
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Synergy SKY featured in Cisco Webex blog
By Vemun Waksvik on Aug 25, 2023 4:00:00 PM
Synergy SKY was recently featured in a blog post on the Cisco Webex website. To learn how we together connected 120 Cisco video rooms to Zoom and Google - read the full blog here.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Cisco Interoperability SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT
10 min read
How to deliver interactive presentations with PowerPoint Live in video meetings
By Adele Thornton on Jul 11, 2023 3:30:00 PM
Discover the revolutionary Microsoft PowerPoint Live feature within Microsoft Teams, which allows you to share your presentations interactively during video meetings without needing to share your screen. By using this application, you gain access to a wide range of engaging features, including real-time transcription and translation, audience participation tools, and the ability for viewers to navigate through the presentation at their own pace.
In this article, you will delve into the mastery of PowerPoint Live, not only in meetings with other Teams clients but also in video conference meetings with SIP systems like Cisco and Poly.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Mixed Workflows Interoperability SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT
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How to handle video meeting invitations - and connect rooms to all meetings
By Vemun Waksvik on Jul 10, 2023 5:30:00 PM
Video meeting invitations often present a challenge when it comes to figuring out how to join the meeting. This can lead to frustration and delays in starting the meetings or even people avoiding the use of video conferencing rooms altogether.
This is how to take any meeting invitation and generate a green join button that will promptly connect video conference devices all meetings.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Mixed Workflows Interoperability SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT
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In-room booking of room and video with Cisco Webex touch controller
By Vemun Waksvik on Jun 8, 2023 1:30:00 PM
With Synergy SKY in-room booking, you can book both room and video meetings ad-hoc from your touch panel if the room is available. In addition, the 30.03 SW release has: Cisco Endpoint Phone Books, Room Issue Notifications.
Topics: Video Conferencing Release Notes Cisco
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Synergizers: An interview with Henrik Romnes
By Synergy SKY on Apr 21, 2023 12:58:00 PM
Welcome to ‘Synergizers: The Experts Behind Video Interop”, the series where we talk and spotlight the developers and innovators behind the interoperability and video conferencing management tools simplifying the way organizations meet. The movers and shakers of our multi-vendor videoconferencing world.
Meet Henrik Romnes, Developer at Synergy SKY.
Henrik is one of R&D’s whizz kids (not that he would ever admit to this!). With a background in maths and an understanding beyond his years of all things video-related, he is responsible for making sure your video meetings work. You don’t get black screens when you connect to your meetings? That might very well be Henrik’s doing. We spoke with Henrik about his growth as a developer, as well as challenges and prospects in the videoconferencing industry.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Cisco Mixed Workflows SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT
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Synergizers: An interview with CTO Egil Hasting
By Synergy SKY on Mar 17, 2023 12:57:00 PM
Welcome to 'Synergizers: The Experts Behind Video Interop', the series where we talk to and spotlight the developers and innovators of interoperability and video conferencing! These are the movers and shakers of our multi-vendor video conferencing world and are on a solid mission to simplify video meetings across the globe.
Meet Egil Hasting, CTO at Synergy SKY.
While it's not easy to say who the mother of our interop solution is, most people at Synergy SKY would agree that Egil is the undisputed father. He was responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and strategizing how to bring the product to the market. If there is anyone with a good understanding of our video interoperability, it's Egil.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Cisco Mixed Workflows SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT
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How will “hybrid work” affect meeting room and videoconference utilization?
By Adele Thornton on Mar 6, 2023 2:14:00 PM
It has become more important than ever to know what "hybrid work" is, how it will develop and what its impact on how we use meeting rooms actually is.
Topics: Video Conferencing News & Press Interoperability Synergy SKY CONNECT
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Unlock flexible video conferencing: seamlessly integrate your video endpoints to Microsoft Teams meetings
By Mariya Gabajiwala on Jan 27, 2023 3:19:46 PM
A lot of companies today are mandating their workforce to return to the office. Whether your preferred way of working is from the office, hybrid or remote, one thing is for certain - video conferencing endpoints and meeting rooms in offices need to be flexible enough to include all working models.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Cisco Mixed Workflows SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT
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Helping NHS Trusts reconnect with remote clinicians & experts for Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings
By Adele Thornton on Nov 11, 2022 3:00:00 PM
Synergy SKY stepped in to support the NHS with continuation of critical MDT meetings that include remote clinicians joining the meetings on Microsoft Teams, by providing an alternative interoperability solution.
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) service continuation is essential in the NHS for the health and well-being of patients and the collective expertise of specialists involved in a patient’s pathway. This includes the discussion of the diagnosis, pain management, support, welfare or treatment, and recovery.
In June 2020, the NHS announced an agreement with Microsoft that would lead to the rollout of Microsoft Teams to 1.2 million users, across 450 organisations supporting patients in the NHS. It was highlighted in a study by the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust* that this roll-out saved NHS users 2.9 million hours of NHS time. According to NHS Digital, it replaced 14.5 million phone calls and hosted more than 32 million virtual meetings. Needless to say, it has been a huge success and became “the norm” for users across the NHS.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Cisco Mixed Workflows Interoperability SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT
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Transform Cisco/Poly video conferencing devices to a Microsoft Teams Room
By Michael Peri on Nov 1, 2022 3:24:21 PM
Many organizations need a more inclusive and complete solution for interoperability right away. Synergy SKY CONNECT, which was launched earlier this year, can enable organizations to continue to use Cisco and Poly/Polycom devices in meeting rooms with Microsoft Teams.
At Microsoft Ignite, Cisco announced that in the first half of 2023, their latest generation Room OS devices will run Microsoft Teams natively. I applaud this development as users and administrators need simpler videoconferencing experiences when in the office. As significant as this announcement is, it, unfortunately, does not provide a solution for the millions older generation but high-quality Cisco / Poly SIP devices which do not have the onboard processing power to support either native MTR and Webex device interoperability.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Cisco Mixed Workflows Interoperability SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT
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Why is interoperability in video conferencing here to stay
By Mariya Gabajiwala on Oct 31, 2022 4:32:12 PM
The rise of multiple video platforms, their respective product versions and innumerable call protocols has made the video conferencing space more complex and harder to navigate. Interoperability is the only long-lasting solution that can solve this for organizations.
One too many business meetings have been compromised due to the sheer availability of multiple video conferencing platforms in the industry, leaving users frustrated, output impacted, and potentially millions of dollars lost. Video users and meeting participants would like to walk into a meeting room and start their meeting on time, without thinking about the platform, interface, invite links, passwords, and other complex video conferencing challenges.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Cisco Mixed Workflows Interoperability SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT
4 min read
Make your Cisco or Poly video conference device work like a Microsoft Teams Room in a Teams meeting
By Mariya Gabajiwala on Oct 13, 2022 9:42:00 AM
Presentation sharing and application sharing, interaction and control features on the Cisco devices supporting macros (Touch 10 panel, DX-series, Desk Pro etc.) improved audio and video quality and a dedicated loading screen are new features that will enhance your video meeting experience and business collaboration.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Cisco Mixed Workflows Interoperability SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT Featured
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Connect Webex devices to more meetings
By Synergy SKY on Jul 19, 2022 9:12:13 AM
Cross-platform video meetings shouldn’t be complicated. Watch Sean Lessman discuss the multi-vendor video complexities and potential solutions for easy collaboration at this year’s Cisco Live.
Topics: Video Conferencing Events Cisco Mixed Workflows SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT
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SIP to Teams live demos showed easier meetings are possible at ISE 2022
By Synergy SKY on Jun 20, 2022 2:22:55 PM
Seeing is believing! One thing is to read information about the award-winning interop solution Synergy SKY CONNECT online. Another entirely different thing is to see it in action.
Topics: Video Conferencing News & Press Interoperability Synergy SKY CONNECT
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Self-hosted interop solution securing video meetings for Government Agencies
By Synergy SKY on Jun 2, 2022 3:46:27 PM
Communication on different video conferencing platforms and devices can create a number of pain points. Meeting data security and user experience are amongst the top ones. Synergy SKY CONNECT for Government fully addresses these concerns. Video meetings made easy for the public sector.
Topics: Video Conferencing News & Press Interoperability Synergy SKY CONNECT for Government
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Synergy SKY wins the 'New Product Innovation Award' by Frost & Sullivan
By Synergy SKY on Apr 25, 2022 11:23:36 AM
We're proud to announce that we won the Global New Product Innovation Award in the video conferencing interoperability market attributed to the prestigious consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan.
Topics: Video Conferencing News & Press Interoperability Synergy SKY CONNECT
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Connect more and manage better your business video meetings
By Synergy SKY on Mar 2, 2022 2:56:06 PM
The SIP to Teams interop and our Management Suite can now be found under one name.
Topics: Video Conferencing News & Press Interoperability Synergy SKY CONNECT
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3 factors that drive adoption of video conferencing
By Vemun Waksvik on Nov 26, 2021 2:33:00 PM
There are 3 crucial factors you need to have in order to achieve a frictionless meeting experience across technologies and generations of products: Compatibility, Interoperability, and Consistency.
Topics: Video Conferencing
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Which video conferencing platform should you meet on?
By Vedia Eskicioglu on Nov 19, 2021 2:36:00 PM
How do you avoid painting yourself into a technology corner? Does the simple fact that everyone now has adopted video conferencing technology actually make business meetings easier?
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing
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Are meetings the biggest wasted cost for businesses?
By Vemun Waksvik on Oct 16, 2021 4:30:00 PM
How often have you found yourself diving into an empty meeting room that is shown as being pre-booked? You say - “let’s grab this meeting room quickly, if someone comes along we’ll find another”. It’s all too common in office spaces, and there's a very real reason for this.
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing IoT Meeting No-show
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Announcing new product: Synergy SKY CONNECT
By Synergy SKY on Oct 13, 2021 2:25:00 PM
Video meetings from a PC are easy and uncomplicated. Video meetings between typical meeting rooms and external participants are still very complicated. We decided to do something about it.
Topics: Video Conferencing Microsoft Interoperability SIP
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Video conferencing during transitions and mixed endpoints
By Vedia Eskicioglu on Oct 8, 2021 2:34:00 PM
Even though you might have upgraded your VTC systems since the Tandberg days, it doesn’t mean your older generation systems can’t achieve interoperability with the newer ones, as well as with your mixed workflow.
Topics: Video Conferencing Mixed Workflows
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Unique features you get with Cisco Webex USB + Synergy SKY Management Suite
By Synergy SKY on Sep 18, 2021 1:35:00 PM
Beyond all the given features the number one video conferencing manufacturer provides, such as a 4K intelligent camera, integrated microphones, and auto noise reduction speakers, it also has smart IoT sensors that provide Presence Detection and People Count.
Topics: Video Conferencing Cisco Mixed Workflows SIP Synergy SKY CONNECT
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How to connect Cisco IX Series to a Microsoft Teams or Zoom Meeting
By Vemun Waksvik on Aug 28, 2021 2:33:00 PM
Learn how to easily connect your Cisco IX Series immersive telepresence endpoints to a Microsoft Teams or Zoom meeting with one click, while scheduling natively in Outlook or Google Calendar.
Topics: Video Conferencing
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Get video dial-in link automatically for any booked meeting
By Vedia Eskicioglu on Aug 21, 2021 2:32:00 PM
With Synergy SKY Management Suite you can now get video dial-in details automatically inserted when you schedule a meeting, without having to click the Microsoft Teams plug-in or adding @webex in the location field. You will never forget to add the video option again.
Topics: Video Conferencing Cisco Webex
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Certified or non-certified solutions? 3 factors to consider when deciding on a VC solution
By Vemun Waksvik on Jul 16, 2021 2:45:00 PM
When deciding on software to streamline your set-up and eliminate your challenges, it is important that this software gives you the needed features today, tomorrow, and for the future.
Topics: Video Conferencing Cisco
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Putting the ‘human’ into virtual meetings
By Vemun Waksvik on Jul 9, 2021 2:36:00 PM
From Beijing to Boston and everywhere in between, events and meetings are being cancelled. Starbucks has cancelled the company’s annual shareholder meeting and is holding a virtual meeting instead. TED’s conference in Canada is not going ahead, postponed along with hundreds of other trade shows.
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing Synergy JOIN
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3 factors to consider when deciding on a VC solution
By Synergy SKY on Jan 19, 2021 4:48:00 PM
When deciding on software to streamline your setup and eliminate your challenges, it is important that this software gives you the needed features today, tomorrow, and in the future.
Topics: Video Conferencing Meeting
4 min read
Bring Cisco WebEx Room Series into Microsoft Teams or Zoom Meetings
By Vemun Waksvik on Nov 11, 2020 12:55:00 PM
Learn how to easily connect your Cisco or Poly video conferencing endpoints into a Microsoft Teams, Skype, or any other VMR meeting with one click, while scheduling natively in Outlook or Google Calendar.
Topics: Video Conferencing Synergy JOIN
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Are you ready for the new normal?
By Sean Lessman on Apr 11, 2020 12:22:12 PM
The global pandemic has forced people to quickly establish and adapt to remote ways of collaborating and communicating. Many have been creative in finding new apps and systems to keep business running. So, when the pandemic subsides and we prepare for “the new normal”, IT and video administrators will be challenged by colleagues who have now settled into their own preferred tools for video conferencing.
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing
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The future of video endpoints, moving to the cloud, and interop
By Sean Lessman on Mar 19, 2020 3:15:32 PM
Collaboration Week is a week of information exchange coordinated by the IMCCA where manufacturers, partners, and customers can get together to discuss the current industry issues. There are many presentations and panels involving industry thought leaders and experts from both sides of the experience as well as networking meals and social gatherings to discuss the content. And of course, there were prizes and giveaways!
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing
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New Launch: Synergy of Things - Make ALL meetings efficient meetings
By Vemun Waksvik on Nov 12, 2019 12:27:54 PM
The Synergy of Things is our latest software solution that extracts data from meeting room sensors, attendee behavior, and calendar data to make all meetings more efficient.
Introducing Synergy of Things
We are leading the way in making all meetings more efficient to save time, space, and money.
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing Synergy JOIN Synergy ANALYZE News & Press
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30+ Fortune 500 are using Synergy SKY to make video meetings easier
By Vemun Waksvik on Jul 28, 2019 10:34:04 AM
We have added more than 30 Fortune Global 500 companies and hundreds of others to our software solutions for easier video meetings. Find out why...
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing Use Case
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It takes five or ten minutes just to get connected - Tim Cook, Apple
By Vemun Waksvik on Jun 3, 2019 10:41:00 AM
"It's an incredible loss of productivity" he continued to mention during his keynote at Cisco Live. Tim was talking about the time wasted to just get a virtual meeting started.
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing Synergy JOIN
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NEW PRODUCT: Synergy CONTROL
By Vemun Waksvik on Jan 11, 2019 9:55:44 AM
Synergy CONTROL gives video administrators instant control over scheduled and active meetings. Flexible search methods put the admin on top of any situation faster. The right tool at the right time eliminates frustration and ensures successful meetings in real-time.
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing Synergy CONTROL
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2 major pains with video conferencing and how to eliminate them
By Vemun Waksvik on Nov 2, 2018 5:09:29 PM
Time is your and your organization’s most valuable asset. Make sure you don’t waste it on mundane routines such as planning and starting/joining video meetings.
Topics: Video Conferencing Synergy JOIN
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Synergy JOIN awarded Best Videoconference Software
By Vemun Waksvik on Jul 24, 2018 10:23:44 AM
With over 1,000 exhibitors, we're honoured to be one of few companies receiving an "BEST of InfoComm"-award by rAVE.
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing Events
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exTANDBERG team grows quadruply (...) - Dagens Næringsliv
By Vemun Waksvik on May 9, 2018 7:46:46 PM
Norway’s largest business newspaper, Dagens Næringsliv (DN), picks up Synergy SKY's hockey stick growth.
Topics: Collaboration Video Conferencing Events
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Skype Online IVR by Pexip and Synergy SKY
By Vemun Waksvik on Apr 10, 2018 9:59:49 AM
The Synergy SKY Management Suite enables external video systems to join Skype Online (S4B O365) meetings.