As the world of work continues to change, business leaders are constantly searching for new ways to improve the nature of meetings for their employees. For many, video conferencing is now the go-to solution for ensuring better connections between team members. However, while video provides a more immersive way to communicate, there’s still something missing.
Google, and many other market leaders, believe the answer could be in intelligent wearable devices. To improve the home and remote working experience for everyone, Google recently announced an update to the Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 glasses. The Enterprise Edition 2 devices from Google now come with a Google Meet application to ensure that workers can securely connect through video in real-time, keeping their hands free to perform jobs.
Google Workspace customers can now apply to join the Google Meet for Glass program in beta mode. So, what will the Meet experience be like for Google Glass?
A New Way to Support Workers
As part of the blog announcing the arrival of Google Meet for Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2, the team described its process for testing the technology in-house. Google used Meet for Glass early within their data centres to determine how effective they could be for today’s employees. Google operates and owns valuable data centres around the world. That’s how the company can ensure that its products and services are as reliable as possible.
Of course, to keep information safe in those vast data centres, Google needs to ensure that the right security standards are in place. The company currently boasts a massive six layers of physical security intended to prevent unauthorised access to information. On top of ensuring safety for digital data, Google needs to ensure that its employees are well-protected too. The company believes in delivering a reliable and secure work environment for the people that run data centres, especially in these troubling times.
Through the new Meet for Glass experience, Google can empower its technicians and deliver access to important new features. Technicians will now be able to connect with their colleagues hands-free when they need assistance addressing a data centre issue. This will make it easier to diagnose potential problems, review equipment in the workplace, and train new staff members. Employees will be able to continue working independently as usual while still collaborating with staff across the facility for extra support.
Bringing New Dimensions to the Workplace
Google Glass for the Enterprise could be a powerful new tool for teams keen to invest in effective hands-free solutions for worker performance. Augmented reality and mixed reality tools are quickly gaining popularity in today’s digital workplace. They offer a convenient way for teams to access information and collaborate with employees without having to stare at a smartphone screen or switch to a laptop.
In buildings, or with team members that are working remotely, Google Meet for Glass will bring a new dimension to the way that employees work. People dialled into the Meet experience will be able to see what the technician they’re connected with is doing. At the same time, those employees can communicate freely to ensure that the right actions are taken to fix a problem.
In the past, remote workers used to have to walk around equipment to show specialists the details, using either a laptop, bulky webcam, or smartphone with limited picture quality. With Glass, technicians have the option to work hands-free, and keep their attention on the task at hand.
Moving Forward with Google Glass
In the announcement about Google Glass for Enterprise users, Google notes that data centres are just one of many examples where access to remote assistance could be a valuable tool for operational efficiency. In a world where the workplace is constantly evolving, teams across all industries can benefit from a hands-free solution for their workplace.
One other example of where this technology may be useful is in the manufacturing space, where teams are experiencing an increase in demand for essential products like cleaning supplies and protective equipment. These teams can have on-site employees maintain and monitor equipment with help from specialists online.
Though Google Glass didn’t get the best response the first time around, Google isn’t giving up hope. The new iteration of Google Glass with access to Meet promises to transform the way that people collaborate in a new and exciting way. Google Workspace customers can now apply for the Meet for Glass beta to be one of the first to gain early access to this functionality.
