New hybrid working solutions have been released by Cisco Webex which include Webex Meetings for Apple CarPlay and Webex Calling updates.
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Webex Meetings can now be used on Apple CarPlay and also connect to iPhones from Macs. The result is users can switch a meeting from a Mac to an iPhone and transfer the same call into their cars using Apple CarPlay. When they arrive, they can then continue speaking on their iPhones.
Jeetu Patel, EVP and GM, Cisco Security and Collaboration, said: "Successful hybrid work means offering flexible, frictionless experiences no matter where employees are working.
"At Webex by Cisco, we started with an all-new Webex app for iPad, and earlier this year announced the ability to use AirPlay on Webex devices, eliminating the need to find the right cord or connection when sharing content with colleagues. Just connect wirelessly and share your iPhone, iPad, and Mac screen – whether together in a meeting room or remote in a video call.
"Now, by updating Webex on CarPlay, we're delivering even more flexibility that today's workers need and want."
Webex Calling has also had updates which are designed to improve work flexibility and audio quality. Site survivability ensures that no calls are dropped even if there are bandwidth issues or network outages. Background noise can also now be automatically eradicated from external calls, leveraging capabilities from the Webex Suite.
The Webex Suite contains Webex Calling, which Cisco says is the industry's first hybrid work suite that includes polling, whiteboarding, cloud/on-premise calling, messaging, meetings, asynchronous video, and events.
Webex Calling is in more than 110 countries and Cisco Calling Plans are now active in the Asia Pacific region, New Zealand, and Australia.
Patel said: "In today's hybrid work environment, it's essential that organizations help employees achieve seamless experiences regardless of where they choose to work.
"This includes calling, which is increasingly embedded in our everyday workflows as cloud adoption accelerates.
