Cisco announced Vidcast, a video messaging solution, uses recorded, sharable videos to cut distractions and eliminate the need to align schedules across time zones.
A waitlist for beta testing of Vidcast is currently open for signups.
Vidcast offers users:
# An all-in-one video recording and editing tool to share video messages of the presenter and their screen without requiring a live meeting
# Real-time feedback to track views and add reactions with emojis and post comments
# Advanced navigation tools to easily find and jump to relevant moments with thumbnail navigation, chapters, and jump links
# A knowledge content repository to organize, distribute and manage access to videos, as well as automatic playback at 1.2x speed and closed caption options to enable quick review
Cisco is also launching Webex Leap, an accelerator program in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, additional asynchronous innovations, and new forms of collaboration.
Jeetu Patel, executive vice president and general manager, Cisco Security and Collaboration, said: “The best ideas and innovations can come from anywhere within an organization, and Webex Leap provides an avenue for our employees to experiment and express their entrepreneurial spirit.”
Vidcast and other innovations from Webex Leap will bolster Webex Suite, enabling remote and hybrid workers and students flexible and seamless collaboration experiences. Since September 2020, Webex by Cisco has brought more than 800 new features and devices to market.
Those interested in beta testing Vidcast can join the waitlist at www.vidcast.io/waitlist. Cisco said post-beta testing, Vidcast will be available in a free tier as well as a premium tier unlocking enhanced features and capabilities for Webex Suite customers.
