The complete evolution of cloud conferencing: From 1800s to 2020s

Video conferencing began with early concepts in the 1800s, evolving through technologies like AT&T’s Mod II and Skype. Major milestones include Yahoo! Messenger, Facetime, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. These developments have made video calls a crucial tool for remote work and personal connections, adapting to modern communication needs.

1. From early beginnings to modern day solutions The evolution in   CLOUD CONFERENCING  

2. Levelling up from traditional conferences to VoIP calling 1970s-1990s Emergence of teleconferencing. 2000s Emergence of cloud services Post 2005 VoIP Integrated Cloud Conferencing.

3. 1996: Webex by CISCO

4. 1999:  Yahoo! Messenger It served as an instant messaging app and  could hold  VoIP Phone calls , have chat rooms, transfer files, and of course, host calls over webcams.  Since Yahoo! Mail was also extremely popular back then, the company allowed you to have a unified Yahoo ID that served multiple needs.

5. 2005: Skype Skype, a pioneer in videotelephony, launched in Luxembourg in 2003 as a cost-effective peer-to-peer VoIP software  . Skype's move to Microsoft Azure's cloud and device/internet improvements have boosted video conferencing.

6. 2010: Facetime As Apple Inc. gained more and more traction, a videotelephony software exclusively for Apple users, in 2010.  Facetime   introduced video calling and you could now have video conferences with up to 32 people at the same time! 

7. 2011:Zoom Who hasn’t heard of Zoom?   This app has become rather synonymous with online meetings and remote work. Zoom became essential for virtual meetings, especially in education. Schools used it for large online classes, leading Zoom to offer free services to K-12 schools globally.

8. 2014: Snapchat Snapchat  was founded on the premise of authenticity, challenging the idealized portrayals prevalent on other platforms.  Its appeal lies in its raw, unfiltered nature, facilitated by a rich array of features including filters, Bitmojis , and Snap Maps, which collectively enhance user experience and engagement.

9. 2015: Facebook Messenger  To compete with Zoom’s massive popularity, Facebook introduced Messenger Rooms. You can now create a room and keep it public, exclusive or design a link-based entry. While in  Messenger  video calls, you could view one main speaker and 6 participants at a time on screen, the new app allows better viewing for larger parties.

10. 2016:  Whatsapp A global leader in messaging and VoIP, Whatsapp is set to expand its desktop platform to include voice and video calling capabilities. Get ready to make Whatsapp calls from your computer! The feature is in its final testing phase before a full release!!

11. 2016:Google Duo and Google Meet Google plans to eventually  replace Google Duo with Google Meet , though it will continue to support the former. The app boasts a "Knock Knock " feature offering a live video preview of incoming calls. 

12. 2017: Microsoft Teams Microsft teams has undergone a remarkable evolution, becoming a daily element in the modern workplace. It was initially introduced as a chat-centric platform, included in the Office 365 application bundle. 

13. Benefits of using VoIP and IVR from the cloud Future ready Positioned to leverage future advancements in AI and machine learning Continued innovation in communication technologies ensures long term viability Embracing cloud based VOIP and IVR solutions positions businesses to enhance communication, improve efficiency, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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