Call Authorization :
Acceptance or rejection of calls from one H.323 terminal.
Call Control :
Also called Call Processing. The signalling associated with setting up, monitoring, transferring and disconnecting a call.
Cascaded MCU :
The MCU allows you to connect two or more conferences resulting in a larger conference with additional participants. Cascading creates a shared environment helping to reduce the strain on a network.
CIF :
Common Intermediate Format
Circuit Switching :
A temporary but dedicated connection between two stations regardless of the number of devices switching through data which is routed.
Cisco Proxy :
The Cisco H.323 Proxy is a device that acts as a Gateway and relays H.323 data between H.323 zones.
The Cloud :
In cloud computing, the word cloud (also phrased as “the cloud“) is used as a metaphor for “the Internet,” so the phrase cloud computing means “a type of Internet-based computing,” with different services — such as servers, storage and applications. The cloud is a virtual means of accessing the internet, collaborating with colleagues and storing data via remote locations, without direct ties to physical infrastructure.
Cloud Collaboration :
Cloud collaboration is a networked connection of people across the planet, connecting over voice and video from many devices
Cloud Infrastructure:
The hardware and software components — such as servers, storage, a network and virtualization software — that are needed to support the computing requirements of a cloud computing model
Cloud Video :
Video hosted via the Cloud.
Collaboration infrastructure :
Collaboration infrastructure usually involves: endpoints, video services (recording, streaming, conferencing), video network services (call control, gateways), management, network (router, switch, firewall)
CODEC :
COder / DECoder. Hardware/ software that converts sound, speech or video signals from analogue to digital code and vice versa.
Compression :
A technique for reducing the bandwidth or bit rate required, so it occupies less space on a transmission.
Conference scheduling and production :
Conference scheduling and production means: Scheduling and confirming your conferences, Event pretesting to ensure readiness, A dedicated technician to welcome participants and ensure all parties are connected to the meeting, Live assistance and event management, Audio add-on and meeting recording, Connection/Disconnection of conferences, Conferencing reporting