About Zoom Video Communications
Zoom Video Communications is a leading video-first unified communications platform that connects people through video conferencing, phone, chat, and virtual events. Founded in 2011 by Eric Yuan, Zoom has become synonymous with video communication.
Core Platform
Zoom Meetings provides high-quality video and audio conferencing with support for up to 1,000 participants and 10,000 viewers. Zoom Phone is a cloud phone system replacing traditional PBX. Zoom Chat enables persistent team messaging. Zoom Webinar and Zoom Events support large-scale virtual events and conferences.
Enterprise Features
Zoom offers enterprise-grade security with end-to-end encryption, advanced admin controls, and compliance certifications. Zoom Rooms transforms physical meeting spaces with integrated video, audio, and wireless content sharing. Zoom Contact Center provides cloud-based customer service solutions.
Platform Ecosystem
Zoom has a rich ecosystem of integrations and apps through the Zoom App Marketplace. The company offers APIs and SDKs for developers to build Zoom-enabled applications. Zoom's acquisition of Workvivo added employee experience and communication capabilities.
Global Impact
Zoom became a household name during the pandemic, growing from 10 million to over 300 million daily meeting participants. The platform is used by 95% of Fortune 500 companies and millions of educators, healthcare providers, and individuals worldwide.
Financial Performance
Zoom reported $4.6 billion in revenue for fiscal 2024, with strong enterprise growth offsetting declines in online revenue post-pandemic.
Leadership
Eric Yuan, founder and CEO, previously served as Cisco Webex's engineering VP before founding Zoom. Under his leadership, Zoom has become one of the most successful video communication platforms in history.