Maximising Collaboration: Ultrawide Screens in Microsoft Teams Signature Rooms

In the world of visual technology, Full HD with its 16:9 aspect ratio has long been the standard, offering sharp, clear, and immersive displays. It's the go-to for most applications, from office work to virtual meetings. But what if we told you there's a display that takes the visual experience to a whole new level? Enter Ultrawide screens, the unsung heroes of immersive computing.

Unveiling Ultrawide Displays

Ultrawide displays redefine the very essence of what a screen can be. Unlike the familiar 16:9 ratio, Ultrawide screens boast aspect ratios of at least 21:9, with some pushing the boundaries to an astonishing 32:9. This expansion in width offers users a panoramic view that transforms their visual experience from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

The Ultrawide Advantage

Immersive Work Environment:

Ultrawide screens provide a broader field of view, allowing users to immerse themselves completely in their work. This is particularly advantageous in applications that demand a comprehensive view of data or multiple windows simultaneously.

Multitasking Mastery:

Say goodbye to the days of toggling between applications. With Ultrawide screens, multitasking becomes a breeze. Whether you're working on a complex project in Microsoft Teams or managing numerous tabs in your browser, the extended real estate enables seamless switching between tasks.

Microsoft Teams Signature Rooms: The Perfect Canvas for Ultrawide Brilliance

Microsoft Teams has become an integral part of our professional lives, facilitating collaboration, communication, and virtual meetings. Now, imagine taking your Teams experience to the next level with the expansive canvas of an Ultrawide screen. Here's how Ultrawide screens elevate Microsoft Teams front row usage:

1. Seamless Video Conferencing:

Say farewell to cramped video feeds. Ultrawide screens ensure that every participant in your virtual meeting is visible with crystal clarity. No more scrolling through tiny video tiles – everyone gets their moment in the spotlight.

2. Enhanced Presentation Impact:

Whether you're presenting slides or sharing your screen, Ultrawide screens amplify the impact of your presentations. Every detail becomes larger than life, making your message more engaging and memorable.

3. Collaborative Brainstorming:

Microsoft Teams' collaborative features are taken to new heights with Ultrawide displays. With more screen real estate, you can simultaneously view documents, chat threads, and video feeds, fostering a more collaborative and productive virtual environment.

4. Fluid Document Editing:

Editing documents becomes a fluid and seamless process on Ultrawide screens. Side-by-side document comparisons, detailed spreadsheet analysis, and comprehensive content creation – all effortlessly managed within the expansive display.

The Future of Productivity

As we embrace the era of remote work and virtual collaboration, the importance of optimizing our digital workspace becomes paramount. Ultrawide screens have emerged as a game-changer, providing users with a tool that goes beyond the conventional, enhancing productivity and elevating the overall user experience.

Upgrade your view, redefine your workspace, and let Ultrawide screens revolutionise the way you collaborate in Microsoft Teams front row. The future is wide, and it's time to embrace it.

HP | Poly's Certified Video Solutions for Microsoft Teams: Perfect Fit for Every Space

Poly, a leading manufacturer of professional-grade audio and video conferencing solutions, has expanded its portfolio of products designed for Microsoft Teams Rooms. The company has recently had certified by Microsoft two new solutions, the Poly Studio X70 video bar for large rooms and the G7500 modular room solution, both of which are designed to promote meeting equity and foster authentic connections among hybrid teams.

The newly certified Poly Studio X70 is the first and only video bar for large rooms certified for Microsoft Teams on Android. It features a unique dual-lens EPTZ camera with both wide and narrow focus, which captures everyone in the room with flawless, life-like video that seamlessly transitions from one person to the next. The built-in Poly DirectorAI smart camera technology provides intelligent framing modes that ensure everyone has an equitable seat at the virtual table, preventing distractions and keeping meetings on track. With innovative audio technologies that block out distractions, all participants can hear and be heard clearly.

The Poly Studio X70 is easy to set up, making it quick and effortless to get a meeting room up and running in minutes. Pro-grade cameras, speakers, microphones, and cloud video apps are all built in, allowing users to enter a meeting room and quickly launch their Teams meeting without the need for a PC or separate gateway. With the Poly Lens App, IT staff can easily deploy and manage the solution.

For more modular spaces, the G7500 solution can be configured to your organisation’s specs, providing a flexible solution that includes Poly’s industry-leading audio and video technology. It connects effortlessly to the Studio E70 camera, Poly TC8 touch controller, and third-party digital signal processors (DSPs), such as Biamp, Shure, and QSC. Plus, it easily integrates with third-party control systems using a robust set of REST APIs. The G7500 certified for Teams bundle includes the Poly Studio E70 smart camera and Poly’s intuitive TC8 touch controller to easily launch new or join existing meetings with the touch of a button. This solution is ideal for rooms with unique requirements that need a more customized set of audio and video components, such as classrooms and large collaboration spaces.

Poly Video OS version 4.0 is required to use the newly certified Poly Studio X70 and G7500 solutions with Teams. Customers can update to version 4.0 using Poly Lens or the system’s web interface.

Poly offers a broad portfolio of Microsoft Team Rooms solutions, including the newly certified Poly Studio X70 video bar and G7500 modular room solution. Customers can choose from Poly Studio small, medium, or large Room Kits for Microsoft Teams on Windows and the Poly Studio X family all-in-one Teams-certified Android-based small, medium, or large room video bars. If none of those are a perfect fit for your organisation, you can build your own package with the G7500 modular room solution.

With Poly's innovative audio and video technologies, meeting equity is promoted, and authentic connections among hybrid teams are fostered. Poly's solutions provide customers with flexibility and a consistent experience, no matter the environment, room size, or operating system preference. Reach out to the BVC team today for more information.

Google Meet Certification Now Available for HP | Poly Studio X Family of Android-Based Video Bars

Poly has announced that the Studio X family of Android-based video bars are now certified for Google Meet. This means that organisations can now take advantage of Poly's innovation with its first room solutions for Google Meet. The entire family of award-winning Poly Studio X devices are now certified under the Works with Google Meet program, which ensures compatibility of video conferencing devices and peripherals with Google Meet.

The Poly Studio X family of video bars, when paired with the TC8 or TC10 touch controller, are the first Android-based video appliances to deliver a comprehensive meeting experience for Google Meet users. Setting up the Studio X family is easy with its all-in-one design, which gets your room up and running in minutes. The Google Meet app is built right in, providing a seamless native experience. Pairing the Studio X family with Poly’s intuitive touch interface allows users to join, launch, and share meetings in an instant. This eliminates complicated processes and reduces frustrations, enabling everyone to collaborate efficiently and focus on what’s important.

The Poly Studio X family delivers pro-grade audio and video innovations that provide a more equitable experience. The phenomenal capabilities and technologies users can enjoy include Poly DirectorAI intelligent camera framing modes that adjust according to the dynamics of your meeting to enable the best meeting experience for all attendees. Poly NoiseBlockAI filters out non-verbal noises, such as keyboard typing, loud HVAC systems, and trains, so the focus stays on the conversation and the user is heard clearly. Poly Acoustic Fence shields your call from sounds and conversations outside the meeting space and keeps them from becoming a distraction, while supporting more genuine conversation.

The Poly Studio X family provides flexibility across the portfolio to meet the needs of any size meeting space. The Poly Studio X30 is a delightfully simple all-in-one video bar that is perfect for equipping all your small rooms and huddle spaces. The Poly Studio X50 is built for mid-sized rooms, with immersive room-filling audio and an advanced second-order gradient-microphone array. Thanks to dual display support, you can see people and content in full size. The Poly Studio X70 turns any large-room video call into a hassle-free delight. Its dual 4k cameras intelligently work together to provide optimized views of all parts of a large room while seamlessly transitioning between people. Poly TC8 & TC10 Interface is an intuitive touch control interface that lets you access your meetings with ease, while high-resolution touch displays make control options clear and accessible.

Poly Studio X Family is supported natively by many cloud video providers, ensuring that your video conferencing hardware investment is protected for the long haul. For current Poly Studio X customers, your transition to Google Meet will be simple: leverage your existing hardware with a new Google Meet license.

The Poly Studio X family of video bars is the latest addition to the growing list of HP | Poly devices certified for Google Meet, Google Voice, and ChromeOS. Poly offers a wide range of Google Meet certified solutions so users can look and sound their best on every call, regardless of location or workstyle. Poly's portfolio of devices designed to work with ChromeOS includes personal video devices and a variety of headsets. For more information on Poly certified devices for Google Meet, Google Voice, and Chromebooks, please contact the team here at BVC.

The Yealink A series (A10 / A20 / A30) Video Meeting Bars, are a remarkable solution for home offices and workspaces.

This week, Broadband Visual Communications carried out installation of the Yealink A30 and a 50" LG Screen for the CEO of one of our customers, in his home office, and he was impressed by its capabilities, notably with the speed and simplicity of switching between Zoom and Microsoft Teams mode.

The Yealink A series video meeting bars are designed to enhance your video communication experience with exceptional audio and video quality and simplistic ease of use.

The Yealink A30, was chosen by our client for the CEO's house not only for its features vs price point, but in its aesthetical appearance when coupled with the 50" screen that we supplied and installed on the wall.

At BVC, we highly recommend the Yealink A series video meeting bars as a compelling solution that will take your “work from home” experience to the next level.

Interested in upgrading or enhancing your video conferencing setup, don't hesitate to contact us.