LogMeIn vs Zoho Meeting

2022. LogMeIn rebrands to GoTo



LogMeIn has changed its name to GoTo to simplify its product offerings in order to focuse specifically on small and medium-sized businesses, shifting away from targeting large enterprises. The name "GoTo" was derived from GoToMeeting, a company that LogMeIn acquired from Citrix in 2016, renowned for its videoconferencing and remote access software. As part of this rebranding, GoTo will primarily concentrate on two core products: Connect, a unified communications as a service (UCaaS) solution, and Resolve, an IT management and support tool. This strategic move allows for a streamlined product line, enabling easier evaluation for SMB customers and simplifying the sales process for resellers.


2020. Zoho Meeting introduces video conferencing with multiple video feeds



Zoho has introduced an enhanced and user-friendly interface for its video conferencing service Zoho Meeting. The online meeting interface of Zoho Meeting now boasts a revamped design, featuring a conveniently positioned top menu that provides easy access to essential functionalities. The active speaker in a meeting is now visually distinguished by a blue frame surrounding their video feed, accompanied by a microphone icon located at the bottom left corner. With the new interface, you can host meetings with a maximum of 100 participants and simultaneously view up to 25 live video feeds. During meetings, you can effortlessly share your screen to deliver presentations or showcase documents. Whether you opt to share your entire screen or a specific application window, Zoho Meeting accommodates both options. Furthermore, participants can request remote access to your screen, enabling collaborative engagement on documents or presentations.


2019. LogMeIn is bought by investment fund for $4.3B



LogMeIn has reached an agreement to be acquired for $4.3 billion by affiliates of Francisco Partners and Evergreen Coast Capital Corporation. Bill Wagner, the president and CEO of LogMeIn, expresses optimism about the partnership with Francisco and Evergreen, foreseeing beneficial outcomes for the company in the future. The private equity firms will acquire a diverse portfolio of products, which includes unified communications and collaboration (UCC) solutions. In addition to LogMeIn's renowned remote desktop software, the company also owns other notable software such as Jive for social collaboration, GoToMeeting for web and video conferencing, and LastPass for password management services.


2019. Zoho Meeting adds registration moderation, Screen Sharing for meetings



Zoho Meeting has introduced new features for webinars, enhancing the overall experience for participants. A notable addition is the ability for meeting attendees to share their screens, provided they receive approval from the presenter. The introduction of registration moderation offers greater control over webinar registrants, allowing the host to filter and selectively admit specific leads to the session. To ensure you attract the right audience, the registration form plays a crucial role. Additionally, Zoho Meeting now supports high-definition (HD) quality playback of webinar and meeting recordings. These recordings can be easily shared with leads and colleagues, and also downloaded for offline viewing. Users with paid subscriptions to Zoho Meeting can benefit from increased cloud storage capacity, allowing them to store up to 10 meeting recordings and 25 webinar recordings per user.


2018. Zoho Meeting adds moderator controls



Zoho Meeting has introduced Moderator Controls to its online meetings software. With this new feature, presenters can lock meetings to minimize interruptions during important discussions. Once a meeting is locked, no additional participants can join. Furthermore, the Switch presenter feature allows anyone to share their screen and effectively demonstrate their point. Through screen sharing, participants have the ability to share various types of content such as documents, presentations, spreadsheets, or any other application. To maintain a focused session, background noise can be eliminated by muting individuals or all participants. In the event that someone unintentionally joins or is no longer relevant to the topic, they can be promptly removed, allowing the discussion to proceed smoothly.


2018. Zoho Meeting adds webinars



Zoho Meeting introduces an exciting new feature that enables users to schedule and conduct captivating webinars online. In addition to sharing the webinar registration link through posts and emails, you now have the option to embed the link on your website and blogs that attract high traffic. Attendees can effortlessly join your session directly from their web browser with just a single click. With Zoho Meeting, you can share presentations, multiple screens, and applications with your participants, record and distribute your webinars, interact with your audience through polls and Q&A sessions, access analytics, and export comprehensive reports.


2018. LogMeIn acquired Jive Communications



LogMeIn, a renowned company providing conferencing services like GoToMeeting and join.me, as well as authentication and other online services for businesses and individuals, has announced its acquisition of Jive Communications for $342 million. It's important to note that Jive Communications should not be confused with Jive Software, which is a competitor to Slack. Jive Communications is a startup based in Utah, primarily focusing on enterprise VoIP, particularly hosted VoIP. With 20,000 customers globally, Jive Communications brings a range of unified communications services to the table, complementing and expanding on LogMeIn's existing collaboration products.


2017. Zoho Meeting gets iOS app



With the newly launched Zoho Meeting iOS app, you can now engage in meetings with colleagues and also leverage its capabilities to host webinars, conduct demos, and provide user education to customers. Powered by iOS 11, the Zoho Meeting app allows you to seamlessly share your phone's screen with your audience, whether they are fellow coworkers or customers. This feature proves beneficial not just for conducting live demos and hosting webinars, but also for delivering presentations in a more contextual and interactive manner. The best part is that neither you nor your collaborators are required to create an account or sign in to participate. As long as the app is installed on your device, you are all set to join or host a meeting effortlessly.


2017. LogMeIn acquires chatbot and AI startup Nanorep



LogMeIn, a company renowned for its remote access app, has made an acquisition of Nanorep, a startup specializing in chatbot development and AI-based tools that facilitate navigation through self-service applications. The acquisition was completed for a sum of $45 million. Nanorep's platform essentially aids in anticipating customer intentions while they navigate websites, particularly in situations such as technical support or searches. By doing so, it effectively reduces the number of steps required to achieve their desired outcome. As LogMeIn also recently launched its alternative CRM solution, Bold360, the integration of Nanorep's technology into Bold360 is expected to proceed alongside the continuation of Nanorep's existing business operations.


2016. Citrix sold GoToMeeting to LogMeIn



LogMeIn and Citrix's GoTo collaboration spin-off are set to merge in a $1.8 billion deal. This development follows Citrix's announcement 10 months ago about its intention to spin off the GoTo division, which focuses on collaboration, in order to refocus on its core virtualization business. Through this merger, LogMeIn and GoTo will significantly enhance their competitive position. The companies have plans to establish a stronger management team, align their go-to-market strategies, and consolidate their product lines into a unified portfolio. It is expected that the combined vendor will streamline its value proposition by eliminating redundant features and tools, potentially including GoToMyPC, which competes with LogMeIn's flagship remote desktop tool, and LogMeIn's join.me online meeting software.