Free video conferences on secure Swiss servers with "Hostpoint Meet"
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With the launch of "Hostpoint Meet", leading Swiss provider Hostpoint is offering a simple and completely free solution for video conferences, entirely operated on servers in Switzerland. The application can be used without prior registration or installation, and it protects privacy through encrypted transmission and optional password protection. Hostpoint has launched this service to complement its pre-existing commitments to SMEs, the self-employed and individuals in e-commerce and web design.
During the COVID-19 outbreak, many companies have become reliant on digital and decentralized communication solutions. Video telephony in particular is currently experiencing unprecedented demand. However, many of the services available on the market are fee-based or have data privacy issues. Hostpoint has therefore launched "Hostpoint Meet" to offer a helping hand to the many employees and self-employed who are currently working from home in many areas.
The no-cost, ad-free application is based on Jitsi, an open-source solution. Hostpoint Meet can be opened in the user's browser via the hostpoint.ch/en/meet website and without prior registration or installation of an app. Data transmission between meeting participants and the servers is encrypted and occurs solely via Hostpoint servers in Switzerland. Unlike other services available on the market, there is no limit to the number of conference participants or the duration of the meeting. Hostpoint Meet's other convenient and frequently used features include the integrated chat, screen sharing, an optional password protection and background blurring.
In light of the 'extraordinary situation' declared by the Swiss Federal Council in mid-March 2020, Hostpoint began to gradually shift its entire operation to working from home at an early stage. The company therefore needed a reliable, simple and, most importantly, secure video conference solution. Over the past few weeks, Hostpoint has had many positive experiences with Hostpoint Meet within the company and has introduced many technical optimizations. Hostpoint is now making this solution available to companies and individuals outside its own business.
Hostpoint is expanding its support for SMEs, the self-employed and private individuals
With the launch of Hostpoint Meet, Hostpoint is expanding its existing portfolio of services for companies and individuals affected by the current crisis. Hostpoint also unveiled attractive special offers for SMEs and individuals using its brand-new e-commerce solution, "Webshop", on March 30, 2020. For the first six months, all features are free to use when you take out an annual subscription, which can be canceled at any time during this period. This offer was also extended to the popular "Sites" website building kit on April 7, 2020.
Links to current offers for SMEs: www.hostpoint.ch/en/meet www.hostpoint.ch/en/webshop www.hostpoint.ch/en/sites
Contact:
Mauro Landolt
Communications manager
Hostpoint AG
Neue Jonastrasse 60
8640 Rapperswil-Jona Switzerland
E-mail: media@hostpoint.ch