VQ’s Monthly News
March 2025
In our March newsletter, we explore the topic of self-hosted, on-premise video conferencing solutions in our latest blog and we’ve also published a brand new VQ&A episode.
We also share the latest VQ Conference Manager release updates and highlight some key reasons to migrate from Cisco TMS to VQ DMA.
Read on for:
- VQ Conference Manager 4.5.1
- 5 reasons to migrate from Cisco TMS to DMA
- Our new blog exploring self-hosted conferencing
- The latest VQ&A covering on-premise and cloud conferencing
Latest from VQ Conference Manager
VQ Conference Manager 4.5.1 is now available
4.5.1 is a general patch release with fixes and improvements across Meeting Services, DMA, and Analytics. It also includes several customer-requested/driven feature enhancements.
Please read this Knowledge Base article for a complete list of changes, new functionality, and bugs.
5 reasons to migrate from Cisco TMS to VQ DMA
Cisco TMS’s end-of-life is approaching, and Cisco’s recommended replacement, VQ DMA, is ready to fill the gap.
Our latest guide covers the key reasons to move your conferencing management over to VQ DMA, including:
- TMS is End-of-Sale
- DMA fills the gaps in TMS’ old architecture
- It eliminates Windows server dependency
- Improves integration with Microsoft Exchange
- TMS doesn’t provide support for the latest features in CMS & Devices
Please get in touch with support@vqcomms.com to start your migration.
What’s new at VQ?
The power of data security in self-hosted video conferencing
In our new blog series, the VQ Team is exploring the world of self-hosted conferencing solutions in depth, covering:
- What self-hosted conferencing actually means
- How these solutions differ from cloud-based infrastructure
- Why self-hosted conferencing is a must for security-conscious organisations
We’ll explore all these questions and more over the coming weeks. We have published the first in this series, covering the number one reason organisations choose self-hosted conferencing: data security.
Key differences between cloud and on-premise conferencing
The latest episode of VQ&A is live, with Steve Holmes and Graeme Fish delving into the key differences between cloud and on-premise videoconferencing, and which is the right fit for you.
This episode covers:
- Reasons companies choose on-premise over cloud
- How setup and maintenance differ between on-premise and cloud solutions
- The biggest misconceptions around on-premise solutions
Watch the full episode below…
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