Face-to-face meeting is, was, and still is the prime way people connect with each other in a business, formal or informal manner. But this took a bad hit during the COVID-19 pandemic when the entire world was in its grip and fear of infection and death was mongering everywhere.
Almost all the industries were badly hit due to strict curbs and restrictions to prevent the spread of infection. The IT industry was lucky in this case as their key tools, laptop, interconnect connection and meeting app became the most important ones for survival and work.
Key meeting apps saw rise in adoption namely, Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet, Webex etc. and till date it is rising steadily in fact many cloud players namely AWS, Azure and GCP are now offering secured, robust, enterprise level video calling and chatting services. We are going to cover AWS Chime in this article.
AWS Chime as per AWS is,
A high-quality communications service that transforms online meetings with an easy-to-use app which works seamlessly across all your devices. With Amazon Chime, you can schedule and attend online meetings and video conferences, and chat, call, and collaborate, inside and outside your organization, all with a single app.
Amazon Chime is a communication and collaboration service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Here are some key points about AWS Chime.
1. Unified Communications:
AWS Chime offers a suite of communication tools, including online meetings, video conferencing, voice calls, and chat.
2. Ease of Use:
Chime is designed to be user-friendly, with a simple interface that allows users to start or join meetings easily.
3. Video Conferencing:
Chime supports video conferencing with high-quality audio and video capabilities. It includes features such as screen sharing, file sharing, and chat during meetings.
4. Voice Calling:
Chime provides voice calling functionality, allowing users to make and receive calls over the internet. It supports both one-on-one and group voice calls.
5. Messaging and Chat:
Chime includes messaging and chat features, facilitating Realtime communication between users or groups. It supports direct messaging and group chat.
6. Security:
AWS Chime prioritizes security and offers encryption for data in transit and at rest. It also includes features like meeting lock, which helps control access to online meetings.
7. Integration with AWS Services:
Chime integrates with other AWS services, allowing users to leverage additional functionalities and resources available within the AWS ecosystem.
8. Mobile Compatibility:
Chime is available as a mobile app, making it convenient for users to participate in meetings or communicate while on the go.
9. Customization:
Organizations can customize Chime to meet their specific needs, and it can be integrated into existing workflows and applications.
10. Pricing Model:
AWS Chime operates on a pay as you go pricing model, allowing users to pay for only the features and resources they use.
Easy to use app is available for web, macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android, and also available as an extension for MS Outlook and even as a Chrome extension. Thus covering key users from almost all domains, an ability for wide penetration, and giving a level up to start-ups.
