Huawei Released a New Series of Cloud VC Products to Accelerate the Implementation of Cloud-Device Collaboration

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solution provider, recently released a new series of cloud VC products, including the CloudMCU, TE10, and TE20. CloudMCU is the key product that supports cloud VC platform deployment. TE10 and TE20 are two all-in-one HD VC endpoints that support the implementation of cloud VC experiences. These new products collaborate with each other to ensure smooth cloud-device collaboration, allowing enterprises to gain tangible benefits from cloud communications.

Yuan Xiaohai, Vice President of Huawei Cloud Core Network Product Line, said "The ICT cloud has become a mega-trend in video communications. Industry players are faced with the tide of cloud transformation. Huawei strives to develop cloud-based, converged, open, all-in-one cloud communications platforms, and experience-centric cloud VC endpoints. Through partner cooperation, Huawei will build a win-win industry ecosystem to offer high-quality, easy-to-use cloud communications services."

CloudMCU: Make VC Cloud Platform Robust and Simple

In the cloud era, cloud platform development is the priority among priorities. CloudMCU, as the core component of Huawei VC cloud platform deployment, is strong in professional services. With CloudMCU in place, VC service providers and enterprises can efficiently build their cloud VC systems.

CloudMCU supports virtual, flexible deployment on VMware and Huawei FusionSphere, and smooth expansion based on service requirements. When running on a cloud, MCU centrally controls, intelligent manages, and freely distributes resources. Traditional deployment modes are limited by hardware resources. Huawei's CloudMCU resource pool supports load balancing, component backup, and remote disaster recover, maximizing conferencing service continuity, stability, and reliability.

CloudMCU features powerful media convergence and access capabilities. Users can join conferences from diverse endpoints, such as meeting room devices, desktop clients, and mobile apps. The system complies with a variety of browsers, such as IR, Chrome, and Firefox. CloudMCU simultaneously supports SIP and H.323. Users can initiate hybrid conferences with both AVC and SVC. By converging video, voice, content streams, and data into a unified conference, CloudMCU allows seamless collaboration in enterprise communications.

With the cloud architecture and CloudMCU in place, Huawei's Cloud VC Solution supports virtual meeting room (VMR) capabilities and fast cloud conference initiation. Users can conveniently hold conferences using the automatic multi-screen display, and diverse conference control functions (such as moderator control). In bottom-layer technologies, CloudMCU leverages H.264HP to reduce bandwidth consumption by 50%. The H.264 SVC and SEC3.0 super error concealment (PLC) technologies ensure the normal operations of voice and video conferences even when the packet loss rate (PLR) reaches 20%.

Huawei TE10: World's First 6-in-1 Lightweight Cloud VC Endpoint

In addition to the CloudMCU, Huawei also released two cloud VC endpoints to support the implementation of its cloud strategy. These endpoints offer cloud VC services that feature cloud-device collaboration.

In the Huawei Connect 2016 conference, Huawei released TE10, the world's first 6-in-1 lightweight cloud VC endpoint. TE10 is an innovative product designed for cloud environments. This endpoint features HD voice and video communications and superb network adaptability. In product design and application OS, TE10 uses the consumer-level minimal design. Its third-party platform access support perfectly meets users' service requirements in cloud video communications, offering industry-leading user experiences.

VC devices are getting more stylish as fashion and technology intersect. Huawei TE10 stands out from mainstream VC devices using consumer-level minimal design. With the all-in-one architecture, TE10 integrates six functional modules (HD camera, codec, microphone, speaker, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, and Foldable Bracket) into one box. Users can install and deploy devices in one minute, achieving plug-and-play for real. With the integrated design, TE10 has a dimension of 9 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm, weights only 500g, and features an ultra-low power consumption of 8 W. This portable device has the industry-leading flexibility, boosting application efficiency. The OS also uses the lightweight design and minimal-style GUI. Menus have three or fewer layers, allowing users to complete all operations without dedicated training.

In addition to its optimal design, TE10 also features excellent voice and video quality. With professional, customized lenses, TE10 offers HD video services with wide angles and flexible zooming. The embedded MIC array has a sound pickup distance of 6 meters. In network transmission, the device has a PLC of 20%. Users can adjust device configuration based on application scenarios to get the best experiences in both personal communications and group conferences.

Huawei's first step in cloud video communications is to sell consumer-level products in a large scope. The second step is to connect these products with various cloud platforms, bringing real benefits to cloud VC customers. Huawei's TE10 uses the industry standard protocols to boost its openness. Users can connect TE10 to diverse mainstream cloud platforms, such as Videxio. When connected to the Videxio platform, for example, TE10 uses its fast configuration and plug-and-play features to offer cloud VC services anytime, anywhere. In addition, TE10 protects users' communications security using media and signaling encryption technologies.

Huawei TE10

Huawei TE20: Next-generation All-in-One HD VC Endpoint

Huawei's TE20 is an all-in-one HD VC endpoint that applies to small- and mid-sized meeting rooms. Integrated with the HD camera, codec, and microphone, TE20 features easy installation and configuration. A user without dedicated training can deploy a TE20 endpoint in less than 4 minutes. With the stylish appearance, TE20 won the iF Design Award in 2016. Compared to TE10, TE20 applies to larger, more comprehensive meeting room scenarios. This device supports installation on TVs, walls, and ceilings, offering users with industry-leading VC experiences.

TE20 is strong in processing voice and video data, offering optimal video communications experiences. The 1080p HD video works with Huawei's next-generation low-illumination technology offers vivid HD images even in various meeting room environments. TE20 uses 5x and 12x optical zooming lenses with a wide angle of 80°. Enterprise users can flexibly select product models based on meeting sizes to maximize the return on investment (ROI).

TE20 also stands out in network adaptability. In 1080p HD voice and video communications, TE20 requires only 512 kbit/s ultra-low bandwidth and has a high PLC of 20%, ensuring user experiences. In security protection, TE20 provides media encryption, signaling encryption, and firewall traversal to meet enterprise customers' requirements in diverse network environments.

Huawei TE20

Clout transformation is like a rising wind ready to sweep across the enterprise communications field. Huawei released the CloudMCU, TE10, and TE20 to meet industry customers' requirements on professional cloud video communications and to help cloud service partners to find more opportunities in the cloud VC market.