TeamViewer Meeting is now integrated into the TeamViewer client and compatible with a stand-alone version. End-to-end encrypted (E2EE) video conferences are free for all users, both on the desktop and on the move. Originally the in-house conference service was called blizz, now the name has also been adapted.

“Due to the worldwide need for reliable, secure, digital communication and online conference functions, we want to provide every TeamViewer user with an easy-to-use meeting solution directly in their TeamViewer client, “says Christoph Schneider, Director of Product Management at TeamViewer.

5, 10 or 300 participants in the meeting The functions of TeamViewer Meeting include instant conferences directly from the contact list, for paying customers there is the option of blocking ongoing meetings in order to prevent unwanted guests, password protection for conferences, Outlook -Integration for appointments and a recording function. A telephone dial-in is also possible, but then of course E2EE is no longer possible. However, hosts can refuse such a dial-in from the outset to ensure encryption. The conferences run with HD video quality and 4K multi-monitor screen sharing, explains TeamViewer.

Up to five participants can participate with users of the free version, with subscribers there are ten participants. But there are also paid packages with which you can access up to 50, 100 or 300 can expand. These can be booked on a monthly basis or for a whole year.

TeamViewer had introduced blizz 2017, the service should be aimed at small and medium-sized users Set up companies. The underlying technology is an in-house development and is not based on an open standard such as WebRTC.

(emw)