It's safe to say that the way we meet, interact, and collaborate with each other is changing at a rapid pace. Meetings are becoming increasingly less structured, and more frequent, with a demand for more immersive, and engaging solutions like rich video, quality audio, and screen sharing services. In a world where the old-fashioned conference room is becoming less cost-efficient (and necessary) huddle rooms are leading the way for the digital workforce.
I had an opportunity to visit Avaya's R&D centre this year, where I was able to explore their new huddle room solution in person. The CU-360 Collaboration Unit is a fantastic and unique answer to the changing needs of the modern workforce. It offers a simple and affordable way to create the intuitive meetings modern enterprises need.
The Rise of the Huddle Room
Before we explore the features and possibilities of the CU-360 Collaboration Unit in further depth, let's quickly discuss why a huddle room offering is so important for Avaya right now. Huddle rooms are the small workspaces designed to accommodate agile groups of innovative workers. The solutions available today come equipped with everything you need for a meeting, including video, audio, and display system technology.
Unlike larger conference rooms which can be difficult to set up, and expensive to run, huddle rooms are all about agility and productivity in a fast-paced environment. They bring people together through instant interactive moments, allowing for projects to be completed faster, and ideas to be discussed with remote workers around the world - all without huge investments in commercial real estate.
In simple terms, the huddle room is the answer for customers who want to remove their focus away from the "large conference room" and start focusing on the benefits that smaller spaces can bring. Avaya revealed their huddle room service this year, and it will be shipping out from the third quarter of 2018.
What You Can Expect from the CU-360
As I mentioned above, I was actually lucky enough to get a first-hand chance to explore the Avaya CU-360 Collaboration Unit myself during my visit to the Avaya R&D centre. From a basic perspective, this nifty and nimble device is simply a compact solution that contains everything you need for immersive video conferencing and collaboration. Essentially, it's like a mobile huddle room - something you can take with you throughout the enterprise to turn any room into an instant huddle environment.
Though the CU-360 is designed to be compact and easy to use, that doesn't mean that it's missing out on any essential features. In fact, the camera is incredible, with 4k wide-angle lens and a 1080p performance for cleaner interactions. The whole system provides teams with the support they need to connect to remote workers and set up instant video conferences within a matter of moments. It's basically the ultimate on-the-go conference setup.
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In a digital world driven by the concept of agility, the CU-360 is all about jumping into action fast. It gives you the interoperability, utility and security you need to start launching brainstorming and team meetings in no time. Plus, because the system incorporates an Android OS, you don't need a PC to get it up and running. That's something that you don't see every day from meeting room environments.
