Interested in hosting a virtual happy hour for your Ivey friends on Thursday, May 7 for Global Ivey Day? Thank you for getting involved! We've compiled a list of some of the best available online platforms to help:
Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex is here for everyone when the world needs to connect, communicate and collaborate. Offering a free license with minimal restrictions, Cisco Webex offers you the ability to connect with your peers.
Free Features:
- Host up to 100 participants in each meeting
- Unlimited number of meetings
- Unlimited meeting length
- Computer, tablet and cell phone friendly
- Active speaker, grid, floating and thumbnail viewing available
- Screen and file sharing
- Calendar integrations
Sign-up and schedule your first meeting now! https://cart.webex.com/sign-up
Zoom
Zoom offers a free license to users around the World. The free license does not expire and you are able to upgrade to a Pro or Business account at anytime.
Basic Features:
- Host up to 100 participants
- Unlimited number of meetings
- 40-minute limit on all group meetings
- Computer, tablet and cell phone friendly
- Speaker or gallery viewing available
- Breakout room feature
- Screen and file sharing
- Calendar integrations
Sign-up and schedule your first meeting now! https://zoom.us/signup
Skype
Skype makes it easy for everyone to stay in touch, talk and collaborate. With their free services you are able to connect with users around the world.
Features:
- Host up to 50 participants
- Unlimited number of meetings
- Unlimited meeting length
- Computer, tablet and cell phone friendly
- Screen and file sharing
- Sub-title capabilities
Download Skype now! https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/
Amazon Chime
Amazon Chime is offering free use of all Amazon Chime Pro from March 4 – June 30, 2020. Amazon Chime allows you to meet, chat, and place calls, all using a single application.
Features:
- Host up to 250 participants
- Unlimited number of meetings
- Computer, tablet and cell phone friendly
- Unlimited meeting length
- Meeting recording available
- Screen and file sharing
- After 30 days, users will be set back to the Basic Features of Amazon Chime
Get started with Amazon Chime! https://docs.aws.amazon.com/chime/latest/ag/getting-started.html
BlueJeans
BlueJeans offers a 7-day free trial on their BlueJeans Meetings service and a 30-day free trial on their BlueJeans Rooms service. Test out their service while connecting with your peers.
Features:
- Host up to 50 participants
- Unlimited number of meetings
- Unlimited meeting length
- Up to 5 hours of meeting recording
- Active speaker and gallery viewing options
- Screen and file sharing
Start your free trial today! https://www.bluejeans.com/trial/experience
Houseparty
Connect with a small group of people easily and conveniently through Houseparty!
Features:
- Host up to 8 participants in the ‘house’ at a time
- Cell phone, tablet and computer friendly
- In-app games that all participants in the ‘house’ can see and participate in
- Completely free
Download Houseparty now! https://houseparty.com/#download
Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts offers another way to connect with a small group of peers.
Features:
- Host up to 10 participants
- Voice and video call options
- Computer, tablet and cell phone friendly
- Completely free
Get started with Google Hangouts! https://hangouts.google.com/