VQ Communications Launches VQ Conference Manager 4.8 with Advanced Conferencing Center

The release marks the first product update of 2026, and includes the rollout of the recently announced Advanced Conferencing Center (ACC), alongside a series of enhancements reflecting growing demand for secure, scalable conferencing.

VQ Conference Manager 4.8 introduces:

ACC – Operator-led control for complex, high-stakes conferencing

Unified conferencing enhancements – A simplified user experience across on-premises and cloud services

Enhanced high availability – Sub-60-second failover with streamlined operations

Multi-cluster CMS support – Greater resilience with reduced administrative overhead

MTR mode on Cisco devices – Microsoft Teams Rooms support in restricted environments

Device certificate renewals automation – Simplified lifecycle management

Automated device backups – Scalable protection for in-room configurations

Scheduled device onboarding [pre-provisioning]

VQ Communications’ VP Product, Jon English, said:

“VQ Conference Manager 4.8 reflects how our customers’ requirements are evolving. We’re seeing increased demand for platforms that support complex conferencing environments while maintaining full control and resilience. This release focuses on simplifying operations while enhancing the capabilities organizations need to deliver secure, reliable communication at scale.”

As organizations move toward more distributed, mission-critical communication models, VQCM 4.8 addresses the need for greater control and flexibility in video conferencing infrastructure.”

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