The adoption of modern work practices has now reached a tipping point that every organisation needs to be ready for. Hybrid work, which offers flexibility with the support of technology, is entering the mainstream, moving from trial and experiment to mass adoption. That's the claim in a new report produced…
Collaboration and videoconferencing
Microsoft’s Ilya Bukshteyn: ‘The future is multi-camera’
If you work with technology, you've probably heard of Moore's Law. But perhaps we should start talking about Ilya's law. Rather than describing the number of transistors on an integrated circuit doubling every two years, this law deals with the regular doubling of the number of active Microsoft Teams Rooms.…
Inside the new blackout projection videoconferencing booth
Office meeting booth company Framery has unveiled a new Framery Contact solution which uses projection in a blacked out and soundproofed virtual meeting pod. Introducing the product on its website, the company says it is "a virtual meeting pod that comes closer to recreating the experience of a real face-to-face…
Make meeting room tech support organisational culture
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, technology has become an integral part of organisational operations; from communication tools to productivity software and automation systems, technology has enabled businesses to streamline their processes and boost efficiency. Nonetheless, while technology has undoubtedly revolutionised the way we work, it's important not to…
‘Hybrid work could boost Europe’s economy by €113bn’
European businesses continue to miss out on the full potential of hybrid work, according to workplace technology integrator Ricoh Europe. In research carried out for the company by Opinium and analysed by CEBR, business leaders said that workers are on average 4% more productive in a hybrid work setting. This…
Google shrinks Project Starline prototype to the size of a TV
Google has developed a new prototype of its Project Starline 3D videoconferencing solution, which shrinks the product from the size of a restaurant booth to a flatscreen TV. The tech giant says its new prototype can be smaller thanks to advances in AI. The company's earlier Project Starline prototypes took…
Diversified expands Appspace partnership across workplace
Diversified has extended its relationship with the Appspace platform to offer unified workplace communication and management solutions to clients. The Appspace platform combines solutions for space reservation, digital signage, an employee app, and a modern intranet. Through a long-standing partnership, Diversified has offered Appspace workplace communication solutions, including space reservations…
Microsoft rolls out early access to Copilot as workloads soar
Microsoft is to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot to its first 600 customers, as workers around the world struggle with workloads and meetings. The company announced an Early Access Program for Copilot yesterday, on the same day as it published its latest Work Trend Index. Copilot, which uses the same…
Poly and Pexip team up to offer secure video collaboration
Pexip, which provides enterprise video and collaboration solutions, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Poly to provide a suite of on-premises and cloud-based communications solutions for privacy-conscious customers. The partnership will enable Poly to integrate Pexip's technology into its solutions to create a powerful and seamless experience for users.…
Huckletree co-working hubs select Clickshare BYOD option
Barco ClickShare CX-30 one-click wireless conferencing systems, and a range of Logitech and Jabra hardware, have been installed in five Huckletree co-working hubs. Huckletree asked integrator Runtech Group to decommission its existing Crestron video conferencing equipment and upgrade its system with 23 Barco ClickShare CX-30 devices across its Huckletree’s Manchester,…