HCL Sametime Features
Pre-Meeting Tools (3)
Templates
Provides templates for various meeting types.
Scheduling
Schedules and coordinates meetings between participants.
Agenda
Creates agendas for meetings to follow.
Meeting Tools (6)
Minutes
Automatically records the minutes of a meeting, either via text or audio.
Notes
Allows participants to record notes on meeting proceedings.
Digital Workspace
Provides a malleable digital workspace for meeting participants to collaborate in.
File Sharing
Allows participants to share files or post them in a shared workspace.
Screen Sharing
Digitally share screen view with others
Meeting Notes
Create and share notes/annotations taken during meetings
Post-Meeting Tools (5)
Task Delegation
Delegates tasks based on agreed upon action points.
Participant Email
Emails meeting participants with follow up questions, minutes, etc.
Meeting Analytics
Provides data around meeting (length, agenda points covered, etc.)
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Lock Meetings
Password-protect and/or stop new participants from joining online meetings
Collaboration Tools (8)
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Screen Sharing
Able to share your desktop screen or an application with the rest of the conference.
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Presentations
Presenters can cue up a Powerpoint presentation or other slideshow for display in the conference.
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Whiteboarding
Provides a virtual whiteboard for collaborative use.
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Real-Time Chat
Engage in direct, instant messaging with customers, users, etc.
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Hand Raising
Allows conference participants to notifiy conference hosts when they want to speak.
File Sharing
Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more
Private Chat
Send messages to selected individual(s) from the entire audience
Real-Time Chat
Engage in direct, instant messaging with customers, users, etc.
Meeting Coordination (9)
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Scheduling
Scheduling web meetings is streamlined, intuitive, and integrated into calendar and email software.
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Video Call Recording
Record and playback video calls
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Participant Permissions
The ability to grant users access to conferences as moderators, presenters or participants--individually or based on user role or group.
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One-Click Join
Allows users to join a conference without requiring a download or a sign-in
Video Streaming
Allows users to view videos without downloading media files
On-Demand Recording
Record the audio of phone conversations for quality assurance purposes
Call Recording
Record the audio of phone conversations for quality assurance purposes
Call Recording
Record the audio of phone conversations for quality assurance purposes
Event Scheduling
Plan an event's time and location
Software Type (3)
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Mobile
Offers a mobile app or mobile optimized website to video conference from smartphones or tablets.
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Browser Application
Conferences can be launched within a browser without requiring a user to download an application to their desktop.
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Desktop Application
Software is available as a downloadable desktop application.
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Meeting Management (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Additional Functionality (88)
Video Support
Supports various video file formats
AI/Machine Learning
Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data
Attendance Management
Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Registration Management
Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc.
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Transcripts/Chat History
View messages sent by both parties during the chat conversation
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Two-Way Audio & Video
Presenter can see and hear participants and vice versa
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Conferencing
Breakout Rooms
Sub-room created within virtual meeting/class
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Chat/Messaging
Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system
Whiteboard
Allows multiple users to simultaneously annotate on a digital whiteboard
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Meeting Management
Manage the process of planning and scheduling meetings, including agenda creation
Brainstorming
Group collaboration to solve ideas in a productive and concentrated manner.
Presentation Streaming
Broadcast live or pre-recorded presentations, including slides, videos, and multimedia content, over the internet
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Video Conferencing
Connect with meeting participants remotely over video
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
File Transfer
Move files across different systems or networks
Email Reminders
Reminders sent via email
Remote Access/Control
Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling
Content Management
Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving
Microsoft Outlook Integration
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Auto Framing
Detect speech to highlight frame subjects
On-Demand Webcasting
An on-demand webcast is a pre-recorded presentation available online at the viewer's convenience
Automatic Transcription
Use AI to convert voice into text automatically
Two Way Audio & Video
Presenter can see and hear participants and vice versa.
User Profiles
Profiles of users providing basic information
Video Management
Store and manage online video content
Polls/Voting
Enable custom polls/voting to facilitate decision-making or increase engagement
Event Management
Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings
Brand Management
The process of developing, monitoring, and maintaining the brand value, reputation, and awareness across the target audience.
HD Audio/Video
High-definition audio and/or video capabilities
Presentation Tools
Share and present designs
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
Host Controls
Provide special privileges to hosts and presenters to control audience actions, such as putting someone on mute, etc.
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Live Chat
Ability to chat online in real time
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Private Chat
Send messages to selected individual(s) from the entire audience
Virtual Backgrounds
Upload or use pre-set virtual backgrounds during video meetings
Minutes Management
Keep an official record of all meeting discussions, including decisions made, actions assigned, deadlines set, etc.
Recording
Record live video calls to play later
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
Video Conferencing
Connect with meeting participants remotely over video
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Host Controls
Provide special privileges to hosts and presenters to control audience actions, such as putting someone on mute, etc.
Attendee Management
Process of managing, tracking, and communicating with individuals who are registered to attend an event
Polls/Voting
Enable custom polls/voting to facilitate decision-making or increase engagement
Presentation Streaming
Broadcast live or pre-recorded presentations, including slides, videos, and multimedia content, over the internet
Breakout Rooms
Sub-room created within virtual meeting/class
Video Layouts/Views
Select how video calls/meetings are shown on a screen (e.g. tiled, spotlight, sidebar)
Action Item Tracking
Track the status of discussed/agreed tasks
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Annotations
Highlight content and/or make notations about parts of content
HD Audio/Video
High-definition audio and/or video capabilities
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Meeting Preparation Tools
Tools that facilitate planning & coordination for meetings, including tasks such as scheduling, agenda creation & document sharing
Notes Management
Allow users to create, edit, and sort multiple notes
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Agenda Management
Access event or meeting agenda online
Meeting Management
Manage the process of planning and scheduling meetings, including agenda creation
Calendar Sync
Synchronize with other calendars to view mutual availability and schedules
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
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