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The latest BuddyMeet release includes:
- Added support for RS256-signed JWT authentication. This enables secure connections to 8×8 JaaS (8×8.vc) and self-hosted Jitsi servers using RSA SHA-256 verified tokens.
- Added support for BuddyPress version 12 and above
- Added support for WordPress version 6.8.1
Cytech continues to actively invest in the open source ecosystem, ensuring its tools remain modern, secure, and valuable for the global communities that rely on them.
What is BuddyMeet?
BuddyMeet is an open source plugin, designed and maintained by the Cytech team, that seamlessly integrates Jitsi Meet — a secure, scalable video conferencing platform — into BuddyPress, the leading social networking plugin for WordPress.
With BuddyMeet, any WordPress-powered site can host online meetings, webinars, and interactive sessions directly within its environment — no complex setups, no third-party subscriptions, and full control over data and user experience. It is available through the official WordPress Plugin Directory and is actively used by online communities, universities, NGOs, and collaborative teams across the globe.
Why Open Source Matters to Cytech
Our commitment to open source is about more than just code — it’s about creating long-term value for developers, organizations, and end users through transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We believe that contributing to open ecosystems drives innovation and supports a more participatory and fair digital transformation. Through projects like BuddyMeet:
- We create tools that empower communities, in line with our mission to bring people closer through technology
- We showcase our technical expertise in real-time communication technologies
- We promote decentralization and data privacy
Beyond BuddyMeet: Cytech’s Broader Open Source Vision
Our engagement with open source is deeply embedded in our research and technology strategy.
We are excited to announce that Cytech is preparing to launch a new open source product tailored to the telecom sector. This upcoming project will embody our core values — flexibility, transparency, and interoperability — and will provide telecom providers and developers with a robust foundation to build, extend, and customize their own solutions.
The new platform will leverage our deep expertise in A2P SMS, routing, and telecom software infrastructure, and will be designed for both research-driven and commercial applications.
Our team remains an active participant in the global tech community — contributing code, speaking at conferences, leading workshops, and supporting initiatives that foster open innovation.
Building the Digital Future, Together
BuddyMeet is just one example of what can be achieved when technical excellence meets the power of open collaboration.
Whether you’re a developer looking to extend a plugin, an organization seeking customized communication solutions, or a community leader aiming to modernize your digital infrastructure — Cytech is ready to collaborate.
Explore our projects, contribute to our initiatives, or co-create the next generation of open solutions with us.
🔗 Discover BuddyMeet: https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddymeet
