Increasing Demand for Cloud-Based Segment to Augment the Web Conference Software Industry Growth
The growth of the cloud-based segment can be attributed to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused the shift of enterprises to remote working models due to mandatory lockdown regulations, thus, increasing the demand for telecommuting solutions. Cloud-based applications for software like Zoom witnessed a robust growth during the first half of 2020.Furthermore, the increased adoption of cloud-based web conference software has provided enterprises and organisations with the opportunity to extensively analyse their web conference meetings and significantly improve their productivity. This has contributed to the growth of the web conference software industry. Meanwhile, the on-premise segment is expected to witness a growth in the forecast period owing to the easing of lockdown measures and vaccination drives as organisations resume on-site working or adopt hybrid models.
The Asia Pacific Region to Provide Significant Growth Opportunities to the Global Web Conference Software Industry
Geographically, North America accounts for a significant share in the industry owing to the prevalence of several key players, developed ICT Infrastructure, and early adoption of advanced technology across the region. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is expected to witness a robust growth in the forecast period due to the increasing penetration of the internet and the rising adoption of web conference software by small and medium-sized enterprises and educational institutes, especially after the COVID-19 outbreak. The increased deployment of 4G and 5G network infrastructure in emerging economies like India, China, and others is expected to provide significant opportunities for web conference software implementation. Furthermore, due to the increased demand for advanced solutions to connect with the western world, the outsourcing industry has evolved rapidly, which is expected to provide an impetus to the market in the region.
Web Conference Software: Market Segmentation
Web conferencing can be used as an umbrella term that encompasses a variety of online collaborative services such as webcasts, peer-level web meetings, and web seminars or webinars. Web conferencing software allows multiple participants to collaborate through video, audio, screen sharing, or broadcasting services via the internet, particularly through TCP/IP connections. Furthermore, web conference software requires a microphone, webcam, sound output system, and a codec for audio/video compression.By type, the market is divided into:
- Cloud-based
- On-Premise
Based on application, the industry can be segmented into:
- Interview
- Company Conference
- Others
The regional markets for the product include:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Rapid Advancements in 5G Technology to Bolster the Growth of the Web Conference Software Industry
The advent of the 5G technology is expected to be a catalyst in the growth of the web conference software industry, as the technology facilitates high internet speed rates up to 1GBPS, which provides ubiquitous access and advanced remote collaboration features. Additionally, the rising investment by governments of developing countries, such as China and Brazil, to deploy ICT infrastructure is expected to provide an impetus to the market. Furthermore, advancements in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) and the advent of the metaverse are expected to increase the demand for web conference software solutions and bolster the growth of the industry.Key Industry Players in the Global Web Conference Software Market
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global web conference software market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:- Microsoft Skype for Business
- Adobe Connect
- Livestorm
- Zoho Meeting
- Wire
- TeamViewer
- Zoom Video Conferencing
- Others
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Companies Mentioned
- Microsoft Skype for Business
- Adobe Connect
- Livestorm
- Zoho Meeting
- Wire
- TeamViewer
- Zoom Video Conferencing