Cisco and Samsung team up to support Front Row layout

Cisco, Microsoft and Samsung Electronics have joined forces to deliver enhanced collaboration experiences for hybrid meetings.

The integrated video collaboration solutions for Cisco Room Series feature the Front Row layout for Microsoft Teams Rooms and either Samsung’s new 21:9 105″ QPD-5K Smart Signage or Samsung 4K Smart Signage screens.

The solutions, which were launched at ISE, offer:

• Immersive views: the Samsung 5K and 4K UHD displays’ vibrant colour offer lifelike hybrid meeting experiences.
• AI-powered collaboration: customers benefit from advanced camera, audio and speech intelligence capabilities on Cisco devices and in Microsoft Teams Rooms.
• Simplified management and deployment: IT admins get a managed solution in the Microsoft Teams Admin Center, as well as insights into the meeting room with Cisco Control Hub.
• Seamless interoperability: users can join Microsoft Teams or Webex meetings on the same device, without needing to reboot or reconfigure the system.

Jeetu Patel, Cisco’s executive vice-president and general manager for security and collaboration, said: “Through our collaboration with these industry leaders, we’re delivering something we call ‘distance zero’ – eliminating second-class experiences, no matter where you are working.”

Hoon Chung, executive vice-president of Samsung Electronics’ visual display business, said: “Our partnership with Cisco provides users with an accessible work environment – and at the centre is our 105″ QPD-5K display, which gives users the feeling they are sitting in the same room as their colleagues.”

Benefits of the partnership include:

• Immersive views: Samsung 5K (5120 x 2160) and 4K UHD displays deliver lifelike, immersive hybrid meetings experiences with vibrant colors, in an ultra-slim design.
• Advanced, AI-powered collaboration: Customers benefit from advanced camera, audio and speech intelligence capabilities on Cisco devices and in Microsoft Teams Rooms.
• Simplified management and deployment: IT admins get a fully managed solution in the Microsoft Teams Admin Center alongside unrivalled insights into the meeting room with Cisco Control Hub.
• Increased scalability: The tight integration of purpose-built devices, enhanced software experiences, and comprehensive management tools make it possible for IT and facilities to deliver hybrid work at scale.
• Seamless interoperability: Users can join fully featured Microsoft Teams or Webex meetings on the same device, without needing to reboot or reconfigure the system.

The products in these solutions are generally available today. Cisco support for 21:9 displays will be available starting March 2024.

The integrated video solution featuring Cisco Room Kit EQ and Room Kit EQX will be available on the ISE 2024 show floor. To find out more about Cisco’s full portfolio of certified devices for Microsoft Teams for any workspace visit: cs.co/Teams.

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