VQ’s Monthly News
July 2025
In this month’s newsletter, we’re sharing a new way to think about control, plus our upcoming events and the final chapter in our myth-busting blog series.
Get your collaboration under control
The cloud is convenient, but when it comes to secure collaboration, who controls it matters most.
What’s new at VQ?
New video series: Trust, control and data sovereignty
In this two-part video series with Robb Boyd, we explore why cloud-first infrastructure often falls short of true sovereignty – and how organisations are reclaiming control without abandoning Cisco.
We also break down the Trust Descent Triangle, explaining how layers of external trust weaken control and how to break free.
Where to find VQ this summer
We’re hitting the road. If you’re attending any of the following events, come say hello!
We would love to talk about your CMS environment and how we can help power it more securely.
- TechNet Augusta (Aug 19–22, Georgia, USA) – We’ll be on Cisco Booth #105
- Cisco GSX (Aug 26–28, Las Vegas, USA) – Arrange a meeting
- WebexOne (Sep 29 – Oct 1, San Diego, USA) – Arrange a meeting
Myth, busted: Self-hosting isn’t just for the big guys
Self-hosted video conferencing isn’t just for big enterprises.
In the final post of our Dispelling the Myths series, we explore how small and mid-sized organisations are using VQ + Cisco CMS to build secure communication platforms at scale.
Important notice: VQCM 3.x end of support
A reminder that support for VQ Conference Manager 3.x will officially end on 31st August 2025.
To ensure continued access to new updates and service support, we encourage all customers still using 3.x to begin their migration to the 4.x platform.
To begin your upgrade, please contact our team at support@vqcomms.com. We’ll work with you every step of the way.
Feature spotlight: Meeting Services
Did you know you can deliver concierge-style meeting support with VQ Conference Manager?
Meeting Services gives operators and admins the tools to manage live meetings, ensuring VIPs, execs and high-stakes calls always run smoothly.
New here? Get to know VQ
VQ Conference Manager helps government, defence and security-focused organisations deliver scalable, self-hosted video conferencing using Cisco infrastructure.
Explore VQ Conference Manager here →
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