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In a world where remote collaboration has become the norm, videoconferencing is emerging as an indispensable tool to ensure the continuity of professional exchanges. Yet many organisations still rely on proprietary, costly, opaque, and centralized solutions that raise serious issues: lack of data control, vendor lock‑in, and poor interoperability with existing systems.
The integration of videoconferencing solutions for businesses based on open source solutions for businesses is a game changer. Thanks to platforms such as Twake Workplace, combined with open protocols (WebRTC, SIP, XMPP), it is now possible to build a sovereign, secure environment perfectly adapted to each organisation’s specific needs.
LINAGORA, pioneer of open‑source services, has been assisting public administrations, large groups, and SMEs for more than twenty years in deploying such collaborative environments, guaranteeing performance, security, and digital independence.
What are open‑source services?
Open‑source services comprise a set of offerings that enable companies to adopt and maximise the value of free software. Unlike proprietary solutions, open‑source tools provide full access to the source code, allowing:
Auditability : the code can be inspected by independent third parties to ensure there are no vulnerabilities or back‑doors.
Interoperability : adoption of open standards such as WebRTC for videoconferencing, SMTP/IMAP for mail, or XMPP for open‑source instant messaging.
Customization : the software can be modified to tailor functionalities to a specific internal use case.
In the context of corporate communications, these open‑source services enable the deployment of integrated digital meeting environments with chat, document sharing, audio/video calls, and collaborative management, while remaining aligned with digital sovereignty and regulatory compliance (GDPR, sovereign hosting).
Main advantages of open‑source videoconferencing solutions
Cost reduction
Unlike proprietary solutions billed per‑user monthly subscriptions, open‑source enterprise solutions eliminate licence fees. Expenses focus on technical support, maintenance, and hosting, allowing long‑term budget control.
Flexibility and technical integration
A free solution such as Jitsi, integrated with Twake Workplace, can be connected to an LDAP/Active Directory directory, to Single Sign‑On (SSO) systems via SAML or OAuth2, and to third‑party applications via REST APIs. This ensures centralized identity management and a high level of access control.
Open standards like WebRTC guarantee native compatibility with all modern browsers (Firefox, Chromium, Safari) without additional plugins, easing adoption for end‑users.
Security and sovereignty
Open‑source videoconferencing relies on end‑to‑end encrypted protocols (DTLS‑SRTP, TLS, HTTPS). Deployments can be on‑premise or in a private cloud, ensuring that sensitive data never traverses foreign servers or commercial platforms.
Logs and metadata—often exploited by proprietary solutions for profiling—can instead be stored and analysed internally, providing total control.
Community and continuous innovation
Relying on an international, active, and dynamic open‑source community guarantees rapid updates, responsive security patches, and constant integration of new features. The ecosystem also offers a variety of extensions (automatic transcription plugins, real‑time translation, CRM connectors, etc.).
Detailed overview of LINAGORA’s services
LINAGORA structures its offering around a global approach:
1. Consulting and strategic guidance
Business‑need assessment, audit of existing systems, and recommendations on the best open‑source enterprise solutions. The approach includes impact studies on security, GDPR compliance, and scalability.
2. Technical integration
Implementation of platforms such as:
Twake Workplace for team collaboration: chat, document sharing, and native videoconferencing integration.
Jitsi Meet or BigBlueButton for virtual meetings, supporting advanced features (break‑out rooms, recording, collaborative whiteboard).
Linphone or Asterisk for integration with IP‑telephony infrastructures.
These solutions interconnect via open APIs and can be linked to existing environments like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace while guaranteeing data sovereignty.
3. Migration and deployment
LINAGORA handles migration from proprietary environments to open‑source services, minimising downtime and ensuring compatibility with existing systems (LDAP directories, SQL databases, virtualization platforms such as Proxmox or Kubernetes).
4. Support and maintenance
Through its technical support (OSSA offer), LINAGORA commits to precise SLAs: 24/7 availability, guaranteed resolution times, and priority patches. Companies receive a true continuity‑of‑service assurance.
5. Training and up‑skilling
Customised training modules empower internal teams to administer, maintain, and enrich their collaborative environment built on open‑source instant messaging and videoconferencing.
Why choose LINAGORA?
LINAGORA stands out in the open‑source services universe thanks to recognised expertise, strong institutional roots, and a lasting community commitment.
Technical expertise and experience
Since its creation in 2000, LINAGORA has supported major French ministries, public administrations, and numerous private firms in their transition to open‑source enterprise solutions. This large‑scale experience guarantees proven technical mastery, whether for videoconferencing, document management, or chat.
Flagship integrated products
- Twake Workplace : a fully sovereign open‑source collaborative hub integrating Twake Chat, Twake Drive, Twake Mail, and videoconferencing. It is positioned as an alternative to Microsoft Teams or Slack.
LinShare : a free, secure file‑sharing solution.
OpenPaaS : a comprehensive collaboration platform for messaging, calendar, and meetings.
All products interoperate seamlessly and are built on open standards, making them adaptable to any IT environment.
Community commitment
LINAGORA actively contributes to the global open‑source community, publishing innovations, fixing bugs, and participating in technical consortia. This ensures that client solutions benefit from continuous improvement and a rich ecosystem.
Support and guarantee
With the OSSA (Open Source Software Assurance) offering, LINAGORA provides full technical support:
Proactive monitoring,
Security updates,
- Rapid patches,
- 24/7 assistance with contractual SLAs.
This delivers peace of mind comparable, if not superior, to proprietary contracts.
Looking to secure your communications and cut costs without sacrificing efficiency?
Integrating open‑source enterprise videoconferencing solutions is the way forward.
Contact LINAGORA today to schedule a Twake Workplace demonstration, explore our open‑source service portfolio, and transform your meetings into sovereign, fluid, and collaborative experiences.
FAQ
Are open‑source videoconferencing solutions secure?
Yes. Tools like Jitsi or BigBlueButton are built on WebRTC, which encrypts communications natively with DTLS‑SRTP. Integration via Twake Workplace further enhances security through centralized identity management (LDAP, SAML, OAuth2). Unlike many proprietary services that store data on external servers, deployments can be on‑premise or in a private cloud, giving total control.
How can costs be reduced with open‑source solutions?
With open source, there are no proprietary licences. Expenses focus on deployment, maintenance, and technical support. Moreover, horizontal scalability allows you to add servers as the user base grows without incurring per‑user fees.
What differentiates Twake from other proprietary solutions?
Twake offers the same functionality as Microsoft Teams or Slack—chat, audio/video calls, document management, and meeting scheduling—but as an open‑source instant messaging platform it is auditable, customisable, and keeps data sovereign, relying on the open‑source community for evolution.
Can open‑source videoconferencing be integrated with existing tools?
Absolutely. LINAGORA provides native integrations via APIs and connectors:
Calendar sync (CalDAV, Exchange, Google Calendar),
CRM/ERP connections via REST or GraphQL,
IP‑telephony compatibility through SIP/Asterisk.
Conclusion
Integrating enterprise videoconferencing solutions is more than adding a virtual meeting tool; it is a strategic decision for the digital future. With open‑source enterprise solutions, organisations gain sovereignty, flexibility, and security while benefiting from an active open‑source community.
LINAGORA, with its expertise, product portfolio (Twake Workplace, LinShare, OpenPaaS) and robust technical support, is the ideal partner to guide this transformation.
Transform your professional communications today: adopt a sovereign, secure, high‑performance open‑source service. Contact LINAGORA for a demo and join the open‑source movement for your corporate meetings.
