Origin and Foundation:
RingCentral was founded in 1999 in Belmont, California, by Vlad Shmunis and Vlad Vendrow. The company was created to revolutionize business communication by offering a cloud-based unified communications platform, enabling seamless collaboration and connectivity for teams and organizations worldwide.
Mission and Purpose:
RingCentral’s mission is to empower businesses with innovative communication tools that enhance productivity, collaboration, and customer engagement, all while simplifying workflows through a unified platform.
Key Markets and Genres Supported:
RingCentral serves:
- Businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprises.
- Event organizers managing virtual and hybrid events.
- Education, healthcare, and customer service industries.
- Teams requiring remote collaboration and unified communication solutions.
Key Things Event Marketers Should Know:
- All-in-One Solution: Combines video conferencing, team messaging, and cloud phone systems into one platform, perfect for managing virtual and hybrid events.
- Scalability: Adapts to events of all sizes, from small webinars to large-scale conferences.
- Enhanced Engagement: Interactive tools like chat, screen sharing, and live polling improve attendee engagement.
- Seamless Integrations: Works with platforms like Salesforce, Slack, and Microsoft Teams to streamline workflows.
Flagship Products:
- RingCentral MVP (Message, Video, Phone): A unified communications platform for calls, messaging, and video conferencing.
- RingCentral Video: A high-quality video conferencing tool ideal for webinars and virtual events.
- RingCentral Webinar: Designed for hosting engaging and scalable virtual events.
- RingCentral Contact Center: A solution for managing customer interactions and support.
- RingCentral App: A centralized hub for team collaboration and communication.