It’s hard to say that anything is more revolutionary than desktop video. Even better is high-definition desktop video. Add integration with popular video conferencing solutions from Tandberg and Polycom and you have a complete solution. Adding video to a conversation has a profound impact. Although most newer laptops are equipped with webcams, USB-connected webcams are ideal for users with desktop systems or external monitors. USB webcams also usually offer far superior image quality as compared to webcams built into laptops.
Users with a webcam can share video with one user or multiple users at the same time. The receiving user sees a request bar asking to share video for the current conversation. The Microsoft RT Video codec constantly adapts to network conditions, providing the best quality for the conditions available.