Crestron’s multi-camera switching solution, Automate VX, has received a ‘first-of-its-kind’ certification as a Microsoft Teams Room Device for large and extra-large rooms.
Automate VX offers high-quality meeting experiences with production-style cuts that Crestron calls “unparalleled” in the market, taking Microsoft Teams meetings to the next level.
This announcement represents the latest collaboration in Crestron and Microsoft’s 15-year partnership, in which both companies have been working together to create optimal meeting experiences.
Brad Hintze, EVP of Global Marketing, Crestron, spoke about what makes Automate VX unique: “After a few years under our belts of hybrid meeting and learning, our expectations for these experiences have grown, meaning our customers expect more from the technology that supports them.
“With permanent hybrid and remote workers, meeting room technologies that provide a reliable experience captured by multiple cameras have become critical for collaboration spaces to drive a more personable experience.
“Automate VX is the only product on the market that can deliver this level of video quality, production switching, and customization ease.”
Inclusive meetings come with their own challenges when it comes to capturing and framing in-room participants, particularly for larger collaboration spaces and boardrooms. It is important that remote attendees are easily able to see the in-room speaker to make meetings feel more natural and drive equitable experiences.
Crestron believes that intelligent video technologies are essential to support dynamic collaboration experiences.
Automate VX can meet these requirements with multiple cameras strategically positioned around the room to track active speakers.
The solution can also eliminate the distractions that are usually visible when a camera zooms, tilts, or pans. It achieves this by using one camera to get ready to capture the subsequent speaker, before the system switches the camera feed, while another camera is trained on the current speaker. As a result, disruptive camera movements are reduced and participants can enjoy improved focus on their meetings.
The Automate VX is perfect for high-impact spaces, supporting up to 12 cameras and ensuring remote participants have a clear view of in-person attendees.
Moreover, those inside the room will no longer need to think about switching controls or where they should be looking because the cameras utilise voice-activated switching to capture speakers.
The Intelligent Video Room Designer Tool allows businesses to add Automate VX with no code design or configurations, giving users the flexibility to accommodate any platform or room with customisable meeting views.
Rony Sebok, Crestron’s Director of Intelligent Video, commented on the partnership: “Microsoft has high standards for the partners that they choose — they’re stringent about the quality of the image that comes through the Microsoft Teams experience and the compatibility of the systems.
Sebok continued:
“The certification solidifies the partnership between Crestron and Microsoft and gives our customers confidence that going forward, if they buy an Automate VX system with Microsoft Teams, these two solutions will work seamlessly together.”
Earlier this month, Crestron revealed new Zoom certifications for the Videobar 70 and intelligent video cameras at Zoomtopia 2023 that will assist Zoom customers in their daily workflows. It has also launched a new Zoom Phone Appliance and Scheduling Panel with Zoom Rooms software.
Last month, Crestron launched desk scheduling solutions to meet the need for flexible hot desking solutions as the gradual return to office continues.
