iLinc, a provider of Web conferencing software and online collaboration solutions, has announced the availability of its latest release, iLinc 10.

 

The company says that along with addressing the strategic requirement of organizations for a collaboration tool, iLinc 10 provides key metrics around cost savings, which has a “positive impact” on the environment.

 

In addition, this newest version of iLinc is expected to provide administrators “greater control over security configuration” for each session and users.

 

Also, iLinc 10 offers intuitive usability for all user roles, and enhanced support for multi-point videoconferencing that enables multiple users to share video simultaneously for an experience more like actual “in-person meetings.”

 

The interface also includes improved chat management through different tabs for private, person-to-person instant-messaging conversations, and major improvements to features like Polling, WebSync, Breakout Groups, File Transfer and session recording.

 

A Web-based Session Management System, new iLinc 10 Communications Center features a “completely new interface.” Officials said that this new interface offers navigation tools; enhanced usability to manage sessions, content or users; and the ability for any organization to support blended learning programs to their user population, such as live training sessions, session recordings, and more.

 

While detailed information is available through several Green Meter reports, total cost savings, carbon emissions and total distance not traveled are displayed in the new interface.

 

Officials said that the administrators can also customize several variables to match their organization’s specific policies, and also with this latest version attendees can see how much savings are being generated during each session as well as their own personal contribution over time.

 

The interface of iLinc 10 is fully integrated with audio conferencing providers like Premiere and ConferencePlus (News - Alert), which enables session leaders to control who is speaking with a mouse click.

 

Additionally, iLinc offers Web-based audio that enables everyone in session to communicate through computer-based microphones and speakers, configured with a new Audio Wizard.

 

Plus, iLinc 10 also supports integrated sessions with both traditional telephone callers and users listening through Internet audio, according to officials.

 

“iLinc 10 is a direct result of listening closely to our customers,” said Frank Gartland, vice president of product and technology at iLinc. “They need an easy-to-use solution that increases engagement levels during meetings, virtual classroom events or webinars, which is exactly what we’ve delivered.”

 

He also said that effective online sessions will enable more people to get the job done in a forum that provides real, measurable cost savings, adding that with the cost of travel today, this is more important than ever and it’s essential that everyone start to consider the environmental impact.

 

“The new iLinc Green Meter illustrates both types of savings in a clear and concise manner,” he added.