Powwownow extends portfolio into collaboration space

Powwownow, the UK’s leading free conference call provider, today announced the launch of Powwownow Engage; a real-time collaborative tool that combines the highest quality HD video conferencing, phone and VoIP calls, presence and instant messaging plus much more – all via a single intuitive interface. The development of Powwownow Engage continues the company’s technology innovation stride within the collaboration space. Powwownow Engage is billed as the solution that will address SME pain-points such as the need to reduce costs & complexity, improve employee productivity and engagement and create a collaborative culture that enables faster, clearer decision-making. All achieved without the complexity and cost of having to dedicate IT resource to manage the solution. Robert Gorby, Proposition Development Director at Powwownow, said: “We recognise the challenges faced by businesses that rely on flexible working and staff based in multiple locations. They need tools that allow them to connect with each other quickly and simply. Developed using the principle of ‘one-click-collaboration’, Powwownow Engage enables users to call, see and share with colleagues at the click of a button. Businesses are defined by their people; Powwownow Engage brings them together on a more personal and productive level to share their ideas and information instantly.” Using industry leading technology, including breakthrough video conferencing powered by Vidyo, Powwownow Engage is a smarter way for people to communicate, collaborate and share with each other at any time and place, thus allowing businesses to create innovative and efficient styles of work. Clive Sawkins, CEO at BCS Global, one of the first companies to use Powwownow Engage said: “Our business is all about communication and ensuring the best experience can be achieved during each conference engagement. What we found with the Powwownow team and the new Engage product is a first class conferencing solution that offers a stable, reliable and user friendly platform with a superb support mechanism behind it.” Powwownow Engage features include: • HD Video Calling – provides a ‘real meeting’ experience • Screen-sharing – share and edit the same document at the same time • VoIP and Conference Calling – made using a headset attached to your PC • Presence Status – allows you to see when your colleagues are available • Instant Messaging – chat one-to-one or in a group with your colleagues • One Click Collaboration – no complex technology or on-going IT support • Remote IT Support – remote support for external employees • Secure Communications – all data is 128-Bit AES Encrypted