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OpenTok

A prominent communication provider on web video, TokBox has launched a game- changing platform that merges group video communication into the web. It is called OpenTok. OpenTok essentially provides strong human contact to the video chat experience. An accessible, customizable multi- way video chat can be integrated for better and deeper user engagement. This could be perfect for developers, businesses, and developers. There is an across- the- board applications for OpenTok platform which ranges from commercial to social. All of which are made for a more engaging face- to- face communication.

Since OpenTok comes without a cost and is basically an adaptable cloud- based API, it allows adding video chat much easier, minus the trouble of worrying about the scale and infrastructure. You can basically make your own app by means of ActionScript or simple JavaScript libraries.

The developers are given the chance by the OpenTok API to have control over three important factors. First is the size. A user can create video streams at a smaller or bigger dimension. It is resizable to perfectly suit the roles of your users. Also, the layout can also be arranged in your own liking. The video streams can be organized through HTML or ActionScript element. You can also draw up the interaction to be able to easily connect to users.

To get started with OpenTok, you must complete the five simple steps in only a few minutes.

1. Get an API key

2. Generate a session & token

3. Initialize & connect to session

4. Publish a stream

5. Subscribe to streams

OpenTok will surely allow you to engage with your present customers in a way that will win new audiences. With the inclusion of human, head- on interaction, you can upsurge user engagement therefore increasing time- on- site, advancing sales, foster customer loyalty, and a lot more.