Updating Your Board Room Technology to Support Hybrid Working

In the present, where we spend 35% to 50% of our working hours in meetings, it’s essential that the technology that power these spaces is up-to-date. The right collaboration tools, whether it’s an integrated video conference system or state-of the-art display, could make a an enormous difference in productivity.

Unfortunately the outdated technology used in conference rooms can result in the cost of a meeting to be $37 billion a year. It’s a lot of time on AV systems that do not function as they were intended to. Modernizing the technology in conference rooms can significantly improve the experience for everyone in the room, and allow hybrid working arrangements.

A good place to start to upgrade conference room technology is to look at the displays and AV equipment in place. Find the best resolution for collaborative meetings and remote involvement. For instance, selecting an HDTV with high resolution, like 4K UHD ensures that meetings are as crisp and clear as possible.

The experience of meeting participants is greatly enhanced with advanced audio. Soundbars with integrated speakers from companies like Poly and Crestron automatically focus on the voice of the participants and provide crystal clear audio to everyone in a meeting room. This allows distant participants to easily follow conversations, and makes the meeting feel more personal for those phoning in from outside the office.

Wireless presentation systems remove the problems and go right here distractions associated with traditional cable connections. Multiple people can connect and share screens at the same time and work on a variety of devices, without the expense of adapters. Together with a powerful UC system such as Dialpad this type of conference technology allows users to launch scheduled meetings on any platform including Microsoft Teams, Zoom Webex, Google Meet and BlueJeans.