Zoom Video Communications, Inc., widely known as Zoom, specializes in video telephony and online chat services through a cloud-based peer-to-peer software platform. The company's primary services include Zoom Meetings, Zoom Phone, Zoom Chat, Zoom Rooms, Zoom Conference Room Connector, Zoom Video Webinars, Zoom Developer Platform, Zoom App Marketplace, and Zoom Events.
Founded by Eric S. Yuan in April 2011, Zoom is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States. Yuan, an experienced leader in video and web conferencing, started Zoom to create a people-centric cloud service that would transform the real-time collaboration experience.
Main Product(s):
Zoom's main products include Zoom Meetings (video and audio conferencing), Zoom Rooms (software-based conference room system), and Zoom Video Webinars. The company also offers a range of unified communications services, integrating voice, video, data, and messaging functionalities.
Short History of Zoom Video Communications, Inc:
April 2011 – Zoom was founded by Eric S. Yuan.
January 2013 – Official launch of Zoom Meetings.
2017 – Introduction of Zoom Rooms and Zoom Video Webinars.
2019 – Zoom became a public company, listed on NASDAQ.
2020 – During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom's user base surged as it became a key tool for remote work and online socializing.
2021 – The company continued to expand its product offerings and global reach.