If extended reality (XR) is on your radar, you need a video platform that's built to take advantage of the technology's potential.

In this article, we explore the benefits of two enterprise-grade platforms: Pexip and SimplyVideo.

What is Pexip?

Pexip is a video technology platform aimed at enterprise users.

You can use Pexip much like you'd use popular video apps like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet. Video meetings, live chat… that sort of thing.

But that's just the tip of the multimedia iceberg. You can also use Pexip for live streaming, website video chat widgets and all sorts of other applications.

Pexip promises to "[power] video everywhere" – and that's pretty much the elevator pitch. If you want to collaborate or deliver video content over any kind of network, Pexip can do it.

What makes Pexip different?

Pexip has enjoyed rave reviews for its excellent audio and video quality, as well as its ease of use.

But the headline feature for large organisations might be its flexibility. Unlike many video platforms, Pexip can be deployed in almost any environment.

If simplicity is your cup of tea, you can use Pexip's public cloud and access the platform "as a service". Alternatively, you can deploy it in a public or private cloud or even host it on-site.

This is a key boon for security-conscious organisations. Having these options means you can choose where to draw the line between scalability and data sovereignty.

Pexip has always adhered to the strictest security standards too. The platform has won security certifications from the likes of ANSII, FIPS and DISA.

(Yes, that DISA – the information technology wing of the US Department of Defense.)

Perhaps that's why Pexip is trusted by the likes of NASA and Intel – big organisations that know to treat their data like it's a matter of national security. Because, frankly, it is.

What is SimplyVideo?

SimplyVideo is a video platform built with collaboration at its core. It empowers users to work better together, wherever they are.

SimplyVideo works with almost any browser and any device. You can use SimplyVideo from a desktop, smartphone, tablet – even an internet-connected toaster (probably).

What makes SimplyVideo different?

Don't worry – SimplyVideo isn't aimed at kitchen appliance enthusiasts. Rather, it's designed with XR devices in mind.

In case you're not familiar with XR, here's the quick version: XR is an umbrella term for technologies that can affect the way we experience the world around us. The devices fall into three main categories:

• Virtual reality (VR): devices that "transport" the user to immersive virtual worlds.
• Augmented reality (AR): devices that bring virtual visuals into real-world environments.
• Assisted reality (aR): wearable computers that allow workers to collaborate and access documentation safely on the frontline.

XR is already transforming the way we do business. Organisations are using the technology to deliver instant remote assistance, craft inventive new training experiences and speed up product development with immersive, long-distance collaboration.

These are powerful use cases – and SimplyVideo is built to take advantage of them all.

Let's say you're dialled into a SimplyVideo call with a frontline worker. Thanks to the front-facing camera on their XR device, you can "see what they see" as they work, so it's easy to guide them through their task.

Then they come to a particularly tricky part – they don't know which diode needs replacing. No problem. Using SimplyVideo's Chat 4.0 feature, you can take a screen grab of their video and draw a quick circle around the component in question. Easy.

Here's another scenario. You're in a product development meeting with international colleagues. You have CAD files ready to go, but it's difficult to visualise the finished piece without having a 3D-printed copy to hand.

Again, SimplyVideo makes it a cinch. It lets you interact with 3D models as if they were right there in the room. All you need is an AR headset and the SimplyVideo app. Sorted.

What devices does SimplyVideo support?

SimplyVideo works with a wide range of mobile, desktop and XR devices:

• RealWear devices, including the HMT-1 and HMT-1Z1.
• Rokid devices, such as the Air Pro and Glass 2.
• Vuzix's M4000 and Blade.
• Magic Leap 1.
• Iristick H2.
• Android and Apple smartphones through the SimplyVideo app.
• In-browser on countless PCs, phones, tablets and smart devices.

How can Pexip and SimplyVideo work together?

Pexip and SimplyVideo have one key feature in common – they both perform beautifully in remote locations with limited bandwidth.

This is a big plus for companies that want to deploy XR. Because, more often than not, the staff who'd benefit most from XR work in far-flung locations or challenging conditions. Think oil rigs, drilling sites and noisy factory floors – the kinds of places where clear communication is paramount and bandwidth is in short supply.

The issue with Pexip is that it's not built for XR – at least not in its box-fresh, straight-from-the-factory form.

In an ideal world, businesses could leverage Pexip's flexibility and scalability, while enjoying all the XR-specific features that SimplyVideo brings to the table.

Good news: you don't have to dream. Using a clever integration called SVXR, you can deploy SimplyVideo into any Pexip instance.

This means you can take advantage of SimplyVideo without altering your existing Pexip environment. SVXR works seamlessly with Pexip, so setup is quick, easy and headache-free.

Already using Pexip in-house? You're in the perfect position to deploy an XR-ready video platform – with minimal cost, downtime or disruption.

Considering adopting Pexip? Consider SVXR a future-friendly bonus. When you're ready to take advantage of XR's potential, you'll have a shortcut to the best XR-friendly video platform on the market.

Interested? Learn more about SVXR here. Want to try SimplyVideo out for size? Start empowering global teams today with a 30-day free trial.