Video Conference Hardware designed specifically for video conferencing will deliver the best quality video and audio for the software you have chosen. As the unit’s resources are not shared they can be easier to use and more reliable than computers and other units.

Cisco, Yealink, Logitech and Poly are a few dominant suppliers of dedicated VC hardware within in New Zealand.
Although there are many other popular choices such as LifeSize and Vidyo.
Each vendor has many different options available but they generally fall into four main categories.

Desktop units are designed to be placed on a desk and used by one or two people. They have screens up to 23” in size, and are often touch screen or have a touch panel.
As they are a dedicated video conference unit, they produce high quality calls with excellent audio.
They are not good for larger groups as the systems are designed for users sitting approximately one to two metres from the screen.

Room-based units are designed to be very flexible.
A base unit which does all the processing. While the camera, screens and microphones are separate units so they can be placed around a room.
As they are a dedicated video conference unit, they produce high-quality calls with excellent audio.
All units should be able to have a PC input for sharing content.

Meanwhile, video infrastructure is another important component in video conferencing.
The centralized infrastructure is generally computer and video equipment which registers the devices. As well as controlling calls and joining multiple callers together in a meeting room.

Lastly, Cackle Telecommunications is proud to provide video conference hardware by various vendors to NZ businesses.
Explore our selection to find the solution that’s right for you.