Change and disruption are inevitable. But is it possible to notice shifts while they’re actually happening? Certainly, people can be cognisant of a departure from established norms. But when the scale of change is seismic, it can be difficult to fully comprehend it in the moment. This is especially relevant in the world of work, and the juncture that we, as employers and employees alike, find ourselves at.
For years, we’ve seen UC&C providers striving to invent the perfect ‘killer’ tool for workplace collaboration. Promises were made of a single OS-style collaboration platform, in which messaging, voice, video, documents, and collaboration were all contained within one easy-to-use interface.
As well as bringing co-workers ‘together’ when they can’t be in the same place, video conferencing has played a key role in tackling the search for adding new talent to these teams.
Looking back on the pandemic whirlwind of the past two years, it is stunning to see the advances and growth of the Unified Collaborative Communications industry.
In years gone by, companies have previously had to choose between high quality audio and video solutions that were typically expensive or complex, or personal webcams that were of a lower quality with the inability to include more than one individual. Even before the pandemic, this situation was quickly changing and now there are a growing abundance of solutions that can deliver a quality meeting experience.
As widely reported, COVID-19 has forced organisations into speeding up their digital transformation projects in order to accommodate the abrupt change in working habits created by the pandemic. It’s clear that the more traditional ways of working have now given way to a rise in video conferencing and a significant shift to a hybrid workplace. While some businesses have been used to this model through flexible working approaches, for many organisations this is a newer concept.
As businesses across the world begin to adapt to a hybrid working environment, it’s key that the right technology and devices are put in place to ensure teams can communicate effectively, regardless of location. Helping to support video meetings that connect people in-office and working remotely, Logitech recently launched a new range of devices, including the Rally Bar and Rally Bar Mini.
Cisco is home to a comprehensive portfolio of collaboration solutions designed to help you achieve effective, productive meeting spaces of all sizes. Keeping teams connected, Cisco Webex brings the meeting experience to life, with Webex Devices, Webex Meetings and Webex Teams. Intelligent video and audio communications are designed for meeting spaces of all sizes, simplifying teamwork and bringing people together - whether in the office meeting room or working from home.
As much of the world has become accustomed to working from home for the last 12 months, it has been crucial for businesses to remain agile and resilient when it comes to productivity and day-to-day operations. Video conferencing and online collaboration have quickly become the norm, with organizations of all sizes across all sectors quickly deploying new collaboration technology or building on existing technology. Thus ensuring communication channels remain open and cater for both the small minority still in the physical workplace (particularly in certain job roles and sectors) and the vast majority working remotely.
