Cisco Webex has announced two new collaboration devices to enable seamless hybrid working.
Announced at Enterprise Connect this week, the Cisco Board Pro G2 is an AI-powered and touch-enabled collaboration device, while the Cisco Desk Phone Series 9800 is tailored to deliver a customisable productivity hub for modern desks. These multifunctional devices deliver advanced collaboration experiences for hybrid workforces in 2024.
Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Cisco Security and Collaboration, said:
Cisco is expanding our portfolio of collaboration devices to deliver modern experiences to every corner of the office — from individual workspaces to meeting rooms of all sizes and configurations. With AI built in from the ground up, our voice and video devices are changing what’s possible for hybrid workers, delivering tangible outcomes that matter."
The Cisco Board Pro G2 and Cisco Desk Phone 9800 series represent Cisco's latest innovations to support organisations during their transition to permanent hybrid models. These solutions are designed to facilitate seamless collaboration and adaptability in reconfigured workspaces.
Both Board Pro G2 and Desk Phone Series 9800 seamlessly integrate with Cisco Spaces and Control Hub. This integration streamlines IT management processes and offers valuable insights, empowering IT and corporate real estate teams to make informed decisions regarding workplace technology investments.
Cisco Board Pro G2
The new Cisco Board Pro G2 is a versatile, AI-powered room device designed for various small and medium-sized workspaces, such as huddle spaces, meeting rooms, and classrooms. With its touch-enabled interface, this all-in-one collaboration board ensures equitable meeting experiences for in-person and remote participants, whether seated around a table, engaging in creativity, or presenting remotely.
The Board features inclusive and expansive views, boasting a unique 96-megapixel dual-lens camera system, providing improved visibility for remote participants at any distance from the board. AI virtual zoom extends camera reach without compromising video quality. Additionally, Webex Meetings' new multi-stream layouts allow users to simultaneously see room overviews and speakers' close-ups simultaneously.
It features advanced AI-powered capabilities, including optimised camera views, enhanced audio, and an NVIDIA chipset and computing engine. These enable clearer video quality, improved performance, and better capacity to run web applications.
Customers can utilise this device for various collaborative workflows, seamlessly integrating video conferencing, interactive annotation, and digital whiteboarding. It's certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms, Microsoft, Miro, Mural, and Webex visual collaboration applications.
Finally, the Board Pro G2 boasts an all-in-one design, enabling IT and facilities teams to standardise deployments and scale swiftly. The RoomOS secure operating system supports both Cisco Rooms and Microsoft Teams Rooms natively, offering organisations the flexibility to choose their preferred platform experience.
