68 VIEWPOINT After more than a decade of advancing wireless video conferencing, Barco is taking its expertise to the next level. Its recent collaborations across the Microsoft partner ecosystem are strengthening its Teams Room solution in meaningful ways OLIVER VAN CAMP: BARCO Working together for better meetings Over the past decade, the way teams collaborate has shifted dramatically. From bring-your-own-device (BYOD) setups to fully integrated room systems, the tools we use for meetings are no longer just about technology – they shape how ideas are shared and decisions are made. Across 13 years, ClickShare has evolved into far more than a simple solution for “cutting the cable”. It demonstrates how wireless collaboration is evolving from a convenience into a central part of how teams engage and make decisions. Technology should empower teams to work smarter, freeing them to focus on discussion, creativity and decision-making rather than constantly adapting to new systems. For years, wireless BYOD collaboration solutions set the standard for seamless, intuitive meeting experiences. Now, as meeting spaces evolve from ad-hoc setups to fully integrated, intelligent environments, we are extending that same DNA of simplicity, reliability and security into the room-system market. ClickShare Hub represents the next phase of this evolution – a room system device built to unify experiences, reduce complexity and future-proof meeting spaces. It brings the user experience into a new era, enabling organisations to modernise their collaboration ecosystems with confidence. ClickShare Hub is one of the first modular video conferencing room systems built on Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), a new milestone in Barco’s growing partnership with Microsoft. It combines simplicity, reliability and a seamless user experience to unify meeting spaces. Standardising room systems across sites can ease IT pressure and reduce compatibility issues – a practical consideration as organisations scale hybrid work. Starting a hybrid meeting has never been easier – with a simple tap on the ClickShare Control Panel, meeting participants can start their hybrid meeting using Microsoft Teams as the video conferencing platform for the room system. The next-gen ClickShare Button makes wireless sharing of 4K content from anywhere in the room effortless and cable-free. With Wi-Fi 6E, the system can support increasingly complex hybrid meeting setups without frustrating delays or dropped connections – a capability that’s becoming essential as remote collaboration grows more intensive. Today’s workplace evolves quickly. New room layouts, new collaboration styles, or even entirely new office designs can emerge without warning. That’s why you need a system built not just for today, but for what’s next. ClickShare Hub is built to adapt and grow with you – its flexible, modular design fits any room and any way of meeting. You’ll benefit from ongoing firmware updates, keeping your “Hybrid meetings increasingly depend on integrating multiple technologies in a way that works out of the box”
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