Videokonverentsides

Videokonverentsides refers to the variety of platforms, services, and sessions that enable real-time video communication between two or more participants over the Internet. The term is used in Estonian-language contexts to describe video conferencing solutions, including software apps, cloud-based services, and hardware systems used for meetings, teaching, webinars, and collaborative work across distances.

A typical videokonverentsides setup includes client software on computers or mobile devices, signaling and media servers to establish and route streams, and sometimes dedicated hardware endpoints. Underlying technologies often rely on WebRTC for media transmission or on traditional protocols such as SIP or H.323, with codecs that balance quality and bandwidth. Common features include video and audio communication, screen sharing, text chat, recording, participant management, and breakout rooms; many platforms also offer calendar integration and virtual whiteboards.

Use cases span business meetings, educational classes, public webinars, government briefings, and telemedicine. The rapid adoption of videokonverentsides is tied to increases in broadband capacity, cloud hosting, and the need for remote collaboration across distributed teams.

Security and privacy are central concerns. Best practices include encryption of data in transit (and in some cases at rest), strong authentication, access controls, and compliance with data protection regulations. User education and platform settings play roles in mitigating privacy and safety risks.

In Estonia and other markets, videokonverentsides form part of broader digital communication ecosystems and intersect with e-government, online learning, and workplace digital transformation. See also video conferencing and telecommunication.