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Below are Web based conferencing solutions offered by the university and a direct comparison on the products offered to decide which option is best for your virtual meeting.  

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TOOL NAME

URL

PURPOSE

AUDIENCE

CONTACT

NOTES

Blackboard Collaborate

blackboard.syr.edu

Web conferencing

Campus (NetID), access controlled

help@syr.eduITS Help Desk

 Blackboard Collaborate requires enrollment in an available course or organization.

Google Meet (formally Hangouts)https://meet.google.com/Web conferencingCampus (NetID@g.syr.edu)help@syr.eduITS Help DeskG Suite uses (yournetid)@g.syr.edu for login followed by your NetID and password for login.
Microsoft Teamsteams.microsoft.comWeb conferencingCampus (NetID) help@syr.eduITS Help DeskDesktop client may require distributed staff intervention for campus owned devices.

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CharacteristicsBlackboard Collaborate UltraGoogle Meet (formally Hangouts)Microsoft Teams
Platforms
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web
  • Mobile- iOS
  • Mobile- Android
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web
  • Mobile- iOS
  • Mobile- Android
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web
  • Mobile- iOS
  • Mobile- Android
  • Installed-Mac
  • Installed-Windows
Browser Compatibility
Accessibility Options
  • Windows 10 - Firefox with JAWS v17: Provisional
  • macOS- Safari with VoiceOver: Certified
  • macOS- Firefox with VoiceOver: Provisional
  • Live Closed Captioning
  • Windows 10- JAWS & NVDA
  • macOS- VoiceOver
  • Chromebook or Linux- ChromVox
  • Live Closed Captioning
  • Windows 10- JAWS & NVDA
  • macOS- VoiceOver
  • Live Closed Captioning
System Requirements
  • 256 MB RAM
  • 20 MB free disk space
  • Internet Access
  • Soundcard w/microphone (headset recommended)
  • Webcam (optional)
  •  Built-in web camera or external USB camera
  • Soundcard w/microphone (headset recommended)

  • 2.0 GB RAM
  • 3.0 GB free disk space
  • USB 2.0 video camera
  • Soundcard w/microphone (headset recommended)

Web Conferencing Features

  • Real- Time Chat
  • Record & Playback ability
  • Real- Time Chat
  • Record & Playback ability
Collaboration tools
  • Audio Conferencing
  • Discussion Threads
  • Screen Sharing
  • File sharing
  • Audio Conferencing
  • Screen Sharing
Audio Specifications


Meeting Participants
  • Max. 250 participants
  • 500 participants by special request
  • Max. 100 participants
  • 250 participants until July 1 2020
  • Max. 250 participants
  • Live Events up to 10,000 attendees (more info)
Support Links

ITS Help Desk, Collaborate Ultra Help for Participants,

Collaborate Ultra Help for Moderators

ITS Help Desk, Meet HelpITS Help Desk, Teams Help

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