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BlueJeans

Range: 2-500 discontinued Effective: Jan 1, 2009 Vendor: Verizon Official source
Historical plans: Discontinued Current pricing is not available *Note: Service discontinued.*:

Features Covered

Video Conferencing Screen Sharing Breakout Rooms Recording and Transcription Chat and Messaging Whiteboard

Timeline

MilestoneDateNotes
LaunchJan 1, 2009Cloud-based interoperable video conferencing platform
Primetime launchMay 1, 2018Interactive events platform for large-scale broadcasts
Verizon acquisitionMay 1, 2020Acquired by Verizon for approximately $400 million
Cease to offerAug 8, 2023Verizon stopped offering BlueJeans to new customers

Provisions (8)

Video Conferencing

Implements: Video Conferencing discontinued Effective: Jan 1, 2009
BlueJeans was known for its room system interoperability and Dolby Voice audio integration before discontinuation.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Participant limitUp to 200 participants in meetings
Video qualityHD video with Dolby Voice spatial audio
InteroperabilityNative SIP/H.323 room system support
Sources: BlueJeans

Screen Sharing

Implements: Screen Sharing discontinued Effective: Jan 1, 2009
BlueJeans offered annotation and remote control features alongside standard screen sharing capabilities.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Sharing optionsFull screen, application window sharing
AnnotationAnnotation tools on shared content
Remote desktopRemote control for shared desktops
Sources: BlueJeans

Breakout Rooms

Implements: Breakout Rooms discontinued Effective: Jun 1, 2021
BlueJeans added breakout rooms as part of its feature expansion before Verizon's decision to wind down the service.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Room creationHost can create multiple breakout sessions
AssignmentAutomatic or manual participant assignment
Host controlsHost can move between breakout rooms
Sources: BlueJeans

Recording and Transcription

Implements: Recording discontinued Effective: Jan 1, 2009
BlueJeans offered AI-generated meeting highlights and chapters, ahead of many competitors in smart recording.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Cloud recordingAutomatic cloud recording with search
HighlightsAI-generated meeting highlights and chapters
SharingShareable recording links with access controls
Sources: BlueJeans

Chat and Messaging

Implements: Chat Messaging discontinued Effective: Jan 1, 2009
BlueJeans provided standard in-meeting chat with private messaging between individual participants.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
In-meeting chatText chat during meetings
File sharingShare files in meeting chat
Private messagingDirect messages between participants
Sources: BlueJeans

Polling and Q&A

Implements: Polling discontinued Effective: May 1, 2018
BlueJeans Events (Primetime) offered robust polling and Q&A for large-scale interactive broadcasts.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
PollsMultiple choice polls during meetings and events
Q&AStructured Q&A for BlueJeans Events
ModerationHost moderation of questions and poll timing
Sources: BlueJeans

Whiteboard

Implements: Whiteboard discontinued Effective: Jan 1, 2022
BlueJeans added collaborative whiteboarding as part of late-stage feature parity efforts with competitors.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Drawing toolsPen, shapes, and text annotation tools
CollaborationMulti-user whiteboard collaboration
ExportSave whiteboard content for later reference
Sources: BlueJeans

Virtual Backgrounds

Implements: Virtual Backgrounds discontinued Effective: Sep 1, 2020
BlueJeans combined virtual backgrounds with Dolby-powered noise cancellation for a polished meeting experience.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Background imagesBuilt-in backgrounds and custom image upload
Background blurBackground blur with adjustable levels
Noise cancellationAI-powered background noise cancellation
Sources: BlueJeans

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