Updating Your Board Room Technology to Support Hybrid Working

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In a world where we spend between 35 and 50% of our working hours in meetings the technology that create these spaces needs to be up-to date. Be it a modern display or a video conference call system the right collaboration tools can be a major boost to productivity.

Unfortunately, outdated technology in conference rooms can result in an unproductive $37 billion worth of meetings each year. It’s a lot to waste time and money on AV systems that do not function as they were intended to. Modernizing the technology in conference rooms can greatly enhance the experience for everyone in the room as well as allow hybrid working arrangements.

An excellent starting point to upgrade conference room technology is to examine the current displays and AV equipment that is in place. Then, you can determine the best resolution that can support remote participation and meetings that are collaborative. Choose an HDTV with high resolution, like 4K UHD. This will ensure that meetings are as clear and crisp as possible.

Advanced audio also has significant impact on the experience of participants in meetings. Integrated soundbars from manufacturers such as Poly and Crestron automatically concentrate on the voice of each participant and give crystal clear audio to all participants in a room. This allows distant participants to follow the conversation and makes the attendees feel more at ease for people calling in from outside of the office.

Wireless presentation systems eliminate the limitations and distractions that come with traditional cable connections. They can allow multiple people to connect and share screens at the same time and support various devices without the need for expensive adapters. Combined with a robust UC system like Dialpad this kind of conference tech allows users to start scheduled meetings on any platform – including Microsoft Teams, Zoom Webex, Google Meet and BlueJeans.