RE: Video Conferencing options to Beijing
Spencer, Skype (not for business) is what I've used in the past for video-conferencing inside the great (fire)wall. It works without a VPN, not sure if there are any limitations currently. Regards, [cid:image001.png@01D6E5BC.7D885F70]<https://www.intelsat.com/> Thomas Scott Engineer, Network Operations 2875 Fork Creek Church Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294 +1 404-381-2446 | M +1 480-241-7422 www.intelsat.com<http://www.intelsat.com/> From: NANOG On Behalf Of Spencer Coplin Sent: Friday, January 8, 2021 12:36 To: North American Network Operators' Group Subject: Video Conferencing options to Beijing External Email - Use Caution | I know this is a bit outside of North America, so if this isn't relevant, please let me know. I have a client that is asking for video conferencing options back to Beijing for their users. What has everyone's experience been with setting up a solution like this? We have to assume the Chinese users will be on non-VPN connections and under the filters of the Great Firewall of China. We are looking for software that can be installed on Windows, so apps that rely on Android or iOS are at bottom of our list, but not fully out of consideration. Teams was my first thought, but per Microsoft, Teams isn't available in China: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/services-in-china/services-in-china?view=o365-21vianet<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/services-in-china/services-in-china?view=o365-21vianet__;!!NlOElhM7!2rjVTVk6M6S63HI6gfuyz3jleBUnBfZMYyPf-rhqfHEryoOOJ_cNm1BvpY6VVUiEh7o$> Thank you, Spencer *** This email was received from a system outside of Intelsat's network and may contain hyperlinks. Emails from external sources could be malicious in nature. Please ensure that the message is from a trusted, validated source before taking any action. Please contact the Intelsat Help Desk with any questions or concerns. Thank You *** [https://www.intelsat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/INTELSAT-Logo-Horiz_4C_200-002.jpg] As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat operates the largest, most advanced satellite fleet and connectivity infrastructure in the world. We apply our unparalleled expertise and global scale to reliably and seamlessly connect people, devices and networks in even the most challenging and remote locations. Transformation happens when businesses, governments and communities build a ubiquitous connected future through Intelsat's next-generation global network and simplified managed services. At Intelsat, we turn possibilities into reality. Imagine Here, with us, at Intelsat.com. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com<http://www.intelsat.com> and follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Intelsat/106822915740>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/INTELSAT> and LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/company/5071?trk=vsrp_companies_res_name=VSRPsearchId%3A858898061376423570001%2CVSRPtargetId%3A5071%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary> This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of Intelsat S.A. and its subsidiaries.
RE: Video Conferencing options to Beijing
Thank you Scott and Eric. This gives me some good options to pursue. Thank you, Spencer From: Scott, Thomas Sent: Friday, January 8, 2021 11:48 AM To: Spencer Coplin ; North American Network Operators' Group Subject: RE: Video Conferencing options to Beijing CAUTION: This email originated from an external source. Verify the sender before taking any actions. Spencer, Skype (not for business) is what I've used in the past for video-conferencing inside the great (fire)wall. It works without a VPN, not sure if there are any limitations currently. Regards, [cid:image001.png@01D6E5B5.367B7470]<https://www.intelsat.com/> Thomas Scott Engineer, Network Operations 2875 Fork Creek Church Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294 +1 404-381-2446 | M +1 480-241-7422 www.intelsat.com<http://www.intelsat.com/> From: NANOG mailto:nanog-bounces+thomas.scott=intelsat@nanog.org>> On Behalf Of Spencer Coplin Sent: Friday, January 8, 2021 12:36 To: North American Network Operators' Group mailto:nanog@nanog.org>> Subject: Video Conferencing options to Beijing External Email - Use Caution | I know this is a bit outside of North America, so if this isn't relevant, please let me know. I have a client that is asking for video conferencing options back to Beijing for their users. What has everyone's experience been with setting up a solution like this? We have to assume the Chinese users will be on non-VPN connections and under the filters of the Great Firewall of China. We are looking for software that can be installed on Windows, so apps that rely on Android or iOS are at bottom of our list, but not fully out of consideration. Teams was my first thought, but per Microsoft, Teams isn't available in China: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/services-in-china/services-in-china?view=o365-21vianet<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/services-in-china/services-in-china?view=o365-21vianet__;!!NlOElhM7!2rjVTVk6M6S63HI6gfuyz3jleBUnBfZMYyPf-rhqfHEryoOOJ_cNm1BvpY6VVUiEh7o$> Thank you, Spencer *** This email was received from a system outside of Intelsat's network and may contain hyperlinks. Emails from external sources could be malicious in nature. Please ensure that the message is from a trusted, validated source before taking any action. Please contact the Intelsat Help Desk with any questions or concerns. Thank You *** [https://www.intelsat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/INTELSAT-Logo-Horiz_4C_200-002.jpg] As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat operates the largest, most advanced satellite fleet and connectivity infrastructure in the world. We apply our unparalleled expertise and global scale to reliably and seamlessly connect people, devices and networks in even the most challenging and remote locations. Transformation happens when businesses, governments and communities build a ubiquitous connected future through Intelsat's next-generation global network and simplified managed services. At Intelsat, we turn possibilities into reality. Imagine Here, with us, at Intelsat.com. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com<http://www.intelsat.com> and follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Intelsat/106822915740>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/INTELSAT> and LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/company/5071?trk=vsrp_companies_res_name=VSRPsearchId%3A858898061376423570001%2CVSRPtargetId%3A5071%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary> This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of Intelsat S.A. and its subsidiaries.
Video Conferencing options to Beijing
I know this is a bit outside of North America, so if this isn't relevant, please let me know. I have a client that is asking for video conferencing options back to Beijing for their users. What has everyone's experience been with setting up a solution like this? We have to assume the Chinese users will be on non-VPN connections and under the filters of the Great Firewall of China. We are looking for software that can be installed on Windows, so apps that rely on Android or iOS are at bottom of our list, but not fully out of consideration. Teams was my first thought, but per Microsoft, Teams isn't available in China: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/services-in-china/services-in-china?view=o365-21vianet Thank you, Spencer
