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Allwest Reporting Ltd

Proudly Canadian Owned and Operated

– Since 1950 –

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Audio Video Services

Private Video Conferencing

Allwest offers its own private video conferencing platform, based on Yealink hardware.  Our system runs off a Canadian-based server and offers several significant benefits over standard video conferencing platforms.  Our most significant difference being that we offer full in-person technical support.  If a participant has an issue with video conferencing, our staff are there to help.  Our private service also offers higher quality audio and video than standard systems, has a user-friendly interface and full browser-based functionality, so no additonal software is needed.

  

Our services is accessible from any location with an internet connection and we have run video conferences with parties in Europe, India, and China.  Being a completely independent system, our services  are available when other larger services have outages or disruptions.  

Video Bridging

Video bridging is the process in which a software connection (bridge)  is used to connect a remote party to the court's vide oconferencing service.


Our video bridging service allows you to connect your remote witnesses to the court's video conferencing system with as little stress and hassle as possible.  We help fill out the required paperwork (adm509 form), setup up the virtual bridge in our private videoconferencing service, test with witnesses in advance of their  testimony and provide any required assistance for the day of the testimony.  Our full-service bridging takes the stress and worry out of remote witnesses and allows counsel to concentrate on what really matters, your client's case.


We routinely provide remote bridging for Supreme Court of British Columbia matters specifically in the Vancouver and New Westminster court houses.  We are currently unable to offer our services at the Victoria Courthouse due to reasons outside of our control.

Hybrid Events

More events are offering both in-person and virtual participations.  These hearings present a number of technical and logistical challenges that we can help with. We have experience running large scale hybrid procedures with fully integrated video conferencing, allowing all parties to fully participate and interaction which eachother.  

For larger proceedings, we have have a full multi-camera Microsoft Teams Room system capable that full integrates into PA systems and allows for full Teams integration, perfect for large organizations using the Teams platform.


Equipment Rentals

Have a special even and need A/V equipment?  Looking to run focus groups but need high quality audio recording system?  We've got you covered.  We rent a wide variety of A/V equipment and our knowledgable staff will help ensure your event runs smoothly.  From microphones, powered speakers, microphones, digital mixers, UHD projectors, large projection screens, and much more.  We can also take care of setup and removal, and can even run the A/V setups.


We even offer large multi-camera Microsoft Teams Room systems which provide full integration of in-perosn proceedings to the Microsoft Teams platform.  

Teams Integration

In addition to our private offerings, we do offer Microsoft Teams integration for live hearings.

We have a large-scale multi-camera Teams Room setup that integrates directly PA systems, allowing for seemless integration of virtual participants into a live events using Microsoft Teams.    

Our system can even use your own Teams infrastructure, as you can sign into your our Teams Room and utilize our hardware.

This offering is also perfect for streaming events live on Microsoft Teams.  Please contact us for more information.

Additional Services

Being in business for more than 70 years, we've gained a lot of expertise in our profession and some fairly unique specializations.

Here are some additional specialized  services we offer:

Hosting large web-based workshops and conferences.

Complex, large scale AV for courtrooms, and public hearings

Full logistics and support for multi-location hearings

Multi-screen A/V and videoconference integration for in-person hearings

Please contact us for more information.


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What is Private Videoconferencing?  

Allwest offers two fully private videoconferencing services.  We own and operate the entire system, right down to the Canadian-based servers that run the software.  


Why is this necessary?  We believe our service offers a significant benefit to our clients.  We can offer higher quality video and audio and provide better technical support, which makes for an easy, hassle-free process for our clients.


How is technical support better? Our staff handle all technical support for videoconferencing.  We provide detailed instructions for parties, run tests with parties in advance of proceedings and are available on the day of for any needed technical support.  If you have an issue, you can call us directly and speak with our staff who will help solve your issue.

What Makes Allwest's Videoconference Different?

Our private videoconferencing system is 100 percent Canadian owned and operated. Our server is located in Canada and data is never shared with third parties.


Our system is also accessible anywhere in the world with an internet connection.   We have successfully hosted participants from the U.K, India, Mexico, China and Hong Kong without issue, including hosting witnesses in Canada who were testifying before the High Court of Hong Kong.


How is your videoconferencing different from other service providers?  Many service providers simply offer Zoom or Teams services at a significantly increased rates while offer little to no additional benefits to their customers.


Is Allwest's system easy to use?  Yes, our systems are very easy to use.  We have run hundreds of videoconferences with people around the world.  End users do not need to download any software and can easily connect their web browsers (Google Chrome recommended).

Videoconferencing Platforms

We offer two distinct videoconferencing platforms to help meet our clients' needs:  

Yealink-based system

Big Blue Button-base system


The Yealink-based solution offers excellent quality and flexibility for videoconferencing, witness bridging and running entire remote proceedings.


The Big Blue Button-based sysem is designed more for education and focuses on larger audiences.  Presents can remotely control slides, switch speakers, run live polls, take written or live questions.  We also use this platform for online streaming of live hearings and events.