GlobalMeet Gets iPad, Desktop Conferencing Features

Chris Preimesberger,

PGi’s software includes an iPad application that allows users to drag and drop files into a meeting from the desktop

Premiere Global Services (PGi), which has been serving up remote audio and video meetings for enterprises for two decades, on 30 May launched a new version of its GlobalMeet audio and web conferencing software that includes an iPad app.

PGi’s cloud-based services deliver multi-point, real-time virtual collaboration using video, voice and file-sharing IT. Apps are available for desktops, tablets or mobile devices, the company said.

New features

The company competes in a crowded sector of IT that includes Cisco Systems (Webex), Adobe (Connect), Citrix (GoToMeeting) and numerous others.

The new GlobalMeet 3.0 release includes the following new features:

  • A new iPad app that lets users host mobile meetings with all the controls of a web meeting from the desktop, including sharing files; it will available soon in the Apple App Store;
  • A new desktop application to start and schedule meetings with a single click, monitor meeting activity and even drag-and-drop files into a meeting directly from the desktop;
  • An integrated “softphone” that allows users to talk via their computer;
  • Full-screen desktop viewing for crystal-clear file and screen sharing;
  • An enhanced cloud-based content library that lets users access and manage files, presentations and recordings directly from their meeting, including while travelling.

“PGi designed GlobalMeet to be the easiest to use audio and web conferencing solution on the market, with no software downloads for meeting guests and convenient desktop and mobile applications that let users collaborate instantly wherever they are, from any device,” said Boland T. Jones, PGi founder, chairman and chief executive. “We believe the GlobalMeet upgrades and feature enhancements in this powerful new release make it simpler than ever for businesses to meet online.”

Large established base

PGi has a global presence in 25 countries and an established base of more than 35,000 enterprise customers, including 75 percent of the Fortune 100. In the last five years, the company said it has hosted more than 725 million people from 137 countries in over 65 million meetings.

The company offers GlobalMeet on a free trial basis for 30 days.

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