Synergy SKY CONNECT FAQ

Answers to common questions about joining Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, Google Meet, and FaceTime from SIP video conferencing rooms. 

 

Popular questions:

  • What is Synergy SKY CONNECT?

    Synergy SKY CONNECT is an enterprise video interoperability gateway that enables SIP-based video conferencing devices to join meetings across Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, Google Meet, and FaceTime. It helps organizations keep using existing meeting rooms while giving users a consistent way to join meetings across platforms. 

  • How easy is it to integrate Synergy SKY with existing video conferencing hardware and software?

    Synergy SKY is designed to be integrated with all major vendors and is the only independent vendor on the market. Normal set-up time to get up and running depends on the size and complexity of your video set-up. But to get a viable POC or small installation up and running should not take more than a few hours. 

  • Are there specific requirements or limitations for using Synergy SKY products?

    Please see products supported here and general requirements here 

  • Which meeting platforms are supported?

    CONNECT supports major meeting platforms including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, and Apple FaceTime. It is designed for mixed-platform environments where employees, customers, partners, or agencies may send meeting invites from different services. 

  • Which video devices work with CONNECT?

    CONNECT is built for SIP-capable video devices, including Cisco and Poly / Polycom video conferencing systems and Zoom Rooms. It supports both current and legacy meeting room devices, helping extend the life of existing video investments 

  • How do users join meetings?

    Users can join meetings in three simple ways: Click to Join from the room calendar, Join by ID, or Scan to Join using a QR code. This gives organizations flexibility while keeping the meeting room experience simple. 

  • Does CONNECT require user training?

    In most environments, no major user training is required. CONNECT is designed to preserve familiar meeting room workflows and reduce the complexity of joining meetings across different platforms. 

  • Can CONNECT join meetings outside our organization?

    Yes. CONNECT is designed for real-world meeting scenarios where the organizer may be outside your tenant, company, or cloud environment. This is especially useful for organizations that meet frequently with customers, vendors, partners, government agencies, or external stakeholders. 

  • How is CONNECT different from CVI?

    CVI typically refers to interoperability for Microsoft Teams meetings. CONNECT is broader. It enables SIP video rooms to join meetings across multiple platforms, including Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, and FaceTime.

  • Can CONNECT work with Outlook and Google Calendar?

    Yes. CONNECT supports calendar-based workflows including Microsoft Outlook, Exchange, Microsoft 365, and Google Calendar. 

  • How is CONNECT licensed?

    CONNECT is designed around a simple meeting-room licensing model. For detailed pricing, customers can contact Synergy SKY or work through an authorized partner. 

  • How can we try CONNECT?

    You can request a demo or trial from Synergy SKY. A proof of concept for a small environment can typically be set up quickly, depending on the complexity of the existing video setup. 

 

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Getting Started

  • What are the steps to start a trial or purchase Synergy SKY products?

    It is easy to get started. There are 3 different trials available here. Get in touch with us to get an offer. Purchasing can be done either through our certified partners or from Cisco. 

  • Are there demos or trials available for potential customers to explore?

    Demos can be organized and delivered to any video system. Get a demo here 

  • What is SIP video?

    SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) video is a protocol used for initiating, maintaining, and terminating real-time sessions that involve video (and audio) communication. It is widely used in video conferencing systems to enable different devices and platforms to communicate seamlessly. SIP video allows for the establishment of video calls over the internet, handling signaling and control, and ensuring interoperability between various video conferencing solutions. This protocol is essential for ensuring that video communication can occur smoothly across different systems and networks. 

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