Discover Hexagone: The French Collaborative Suite

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In 2021, during a call for projects under the "France 2030" initiative, the Hexagone project was recognized as a laureate and has since evolved into a leading French collaborative suite. For the past three years, Interstis has led the consortium, which includes seven French companies (Interstis, XWiki, BlueMind, Belledonne-Communications, Tranquil IT, PARSEC, and 3DS Outscale). Supported by the government’s initiative to encourage digital innovations, the suite is distinguished by its modular approach and commitment to digital sovereignty. Developed to address the economic, social, and environmental challenges of tomorrow, Hexagone offers an integrated and flexible solution for professionals.

The Suite’s Four Collaborative Software Components 

Hexagone is composed of four independent yet complementary modules, providing maximum flexibility for each organization and user:

Module 1 - Collaborative Workspace by Interstis and XWiki
Module 2 - Collaborative Mail & Calendar by BlueMind
Module 3 - Real-Time Communication by Belledonne Communications (Linphone)
Module 4 - Secure Account Management by Tranquil IT, with PARSEC contributing expertise for a Zero Trust platform.

These modules can be combined to create a suite perfectly tailored to the specific needs of each organization.

Key Advantages of the Hexagone Suite

  • All-in-One Modular Offer: Hexagone offers a modular solution, allowing users to customize their suite according to their specific needs.
  • Centralized Collaborative Foundation: The suite centralizes four independent functional modules, simplifying tool integration and management.
  • Native Compatibility with Outlook: BlueMind’s mail solution is natively compatible with Outlook, optimizing communication management.
  • SecNumCloud Secure Hosting and Zero Trust: Hexagone ensures high-level security with hosting compliant with SecNumCloud standards through 3DS Outscale and a Zero Trust approach.
  • An Alternative to American Giants: The suite positions itself as a sovereign and secure alternative to offerings from Microsoft and Google.

Focus on the Real-Time Communication Module with Linphone

Among Hexagone's modules, real-time communication is powered by our company. Our softphone, Linphone, is integrated into the suite with the following advanced features:

VoIP Telephony

  • Superior Call Quality: Enjoy HD audio and video quality through the integration of HD codecs and dynamic stream adaptation algorithms to network quality.
  • Advanced Call Features: Make and manage multiple calls simultaneously, transfer and record your calls.
  • Integrated Chat During Calls: Communicate via instant messaging without interrupting your calls.
  • Ease of Deployment: Easily install Linphone on user workstations and configure the application remotely.
  • No Physical Hardware to Maintain: Reduces costs and complexity associated with managing dedicated physical hardware.

Chat

  • Individual and Group Conversations: Create chat sessions with one or more people, easily manage participants, and receive notifications of group activity.
  • File Sharing: Easily exchange photos, documents, and other files directly in the chat.
  • Voice Messages: Ability to send and receive audio messages.
  • Advanced Reply Features: Message forwarding and emoji reactions for more interactive communication.
  • Read and Delivery Receipts: Be informed if your message is sent, received, or read.

Videoconferencing

  • Schedule Meetings with Invitations or Start Instant Group Calls.
  • Three Display Modes in Videoconferencing:
    • Active Speaker: Zooms in on the speaker;
    • Tile View: Displays all participants simultaneously;
    • Audio Only: Ideal for situations where video is unnecessary or when the network is weak, saving bandwidth.
  • Screen Sharing: Show the contents of your screen or a window during presentations.
  • Participant Management: Manage the participant list before or during the call and appoint other administrators.

Security

  • Secure Authentication: Establishes secure calls to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Enhanced Privacy: End-to-end encryption guarantees the confidentiality of your communications.

Conclusion

The Hexagone collaborative suite represents a reliable and robust alternative to mainstream solutions, notably due to its modularity, seamless integration, and adaptability to specific needs. The Linphone teams are proud to collaborate and contribute to such a project alongside other consortium partners through the real-time communication module.

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