For channel partners in the UC space, there are endless opportunities to grow.
UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) is now more popular than ever, as companies make the shift into the cloud space. Businesses of all sizes are rapidly moving their processes into a more flexible, scalable environment, and they’re turning to channel partners to guide them into the future.
One particular area of digital transformation that channel partners can invest in is the meeting room. Modern meeting rooms are set to change significantly in the following months, as hybrid workplaces eradicate the traditional in-office environment.
So, how do you ensure your customers can create the right meeting room environments?
The Rise of the Flexible Meeting Space
One of the first major changes that many companies will need to make, involves moving away from the dedicated “office room” environment. The future of work is in the hybrid landscape, where meetings are smaller, more ad-hoc, and increasingly flexible.
The pandemic pushed millions of people to start working from home, but only around 37% of employees say they’re capable of doing their full-time work at home in the future. To connect the remote and in-office landscape, companies will need simple meeting room technology that allows staff to start meetings in seconds.
Plug-and-play room kits that users can instantly access in any room will become increasingly valuable. These tools might include video bars with built-in speakers and microphones. What’s more, many will need to be software agnostic, so employees can continue using the meeting and collaboration tools they feel most comfortable with.
Channel partners will achieve the best results when they offer companies flexible, adaptable meeting room hardware that can change to suit any space. Features might include:
- Plug and play functionality
- Easy integration with popular meeting room software
- Remote and contactless access (through virtual assistants and smartphones)
- Wide-angle cameras with participant sensing features
- Microphone virtualization technology to capture voice from various points in the room
- Access to extra tools like VR headsets and whiteboards
Tools for Managing the Meeting Room: AV Technology
As hardware becomes more user-friendly, flexible, and engaging, channel partners will also need to ensure they’re offering the right software to accompany these endpoints. For instance, many companies may start looking for comprehensive “Rooms” environments.
Flexible Microsoft Teams Rooms can transform any office space into a collaborative setting in seconds. At the same time, Microsoft Teams software gives employees another way to share knowledge and collaborate outside of the meeting room.
To manage a more effective remote meeting room, companies of all sizes will be investing in the perfect blend of audio and video solutions. Video technology is now a must-have for modern conferencing rooms around the world, allowing employees to maintain deeper connections with employees wherever they are.
To accompany plug-and-play video tools, channel partners will need to ensure that their clients have access to immersive video software with features like automated speaker tracking, virtual backgrounds, and intelligent presentations.
