Desktop Videoconferencing (Pilot)

The recently-added Desktop Videoconferencing is a pilot feature of the JANET Videoconferencing Service (JVCS).

Anyone can participate in a videoconference booked with an endpoint registered with JVCS; all you need is a desktop or laptop PC (Windows only), a webcam and headset with microphone.

When booking a videoconference session, a Windows desktop PC user anywhere in the world can be invited to join you as a guest.

All it takes is 3 simple steps:

For those organising the videoconference:

1. Obtain the guest’s name, organisation and email address
2. Logon to the JVCS Booking Service, select 'Book Videoconference' and enter conference details
3. On step 2 of 3 of the booking, select 'Add Guest' with the guest type as JVCS Desktop and enter their details.  Continue booking the conference as usual

For those wishing to join a videoconference:

1. After the registered JVCS user has booked the conference, you should receive an email inviting you to the session, with a link to accept or reject the booking.
2. The email will also contain a link to a small application (ConferenceMe.msi) which you must download and install in order to participate. This is a once-off installation.
3. At the time the conference is due to start, follow the second link to join the conference.

User Guide

For further details on how to use this feature, please refer to the Desktop Videoconferencing Guide.