Work From Home
Many of us have been asked or encouraged to work from home during these unprecedented times. This becomes a problem for some when our home office isn’t equipped with the right tools. Luckily, Webex has been busy working on innovative features and devices, perfect for hybrid collaboration.
How Can I Possibly Work from Home Effectively?
Today it’s not about where you work, but about how you work. Most of our day is often taken with meetings with team members, customers, and partners and high-quality audio and video are critical to having the best experience and being productive.
Your home “office space” may not have the ideal setup for the ultimate work from home experience. There could be kids running around, dogs barking, outside construction or it could just be a common living space. It’s even possible you’re on the go or taking a meeting from the coffee shop around the block. Regardless of where and how you choose to collaborate, Webex by Cisco has you covered. With the latest cognitive capabilities, Webex Meetings and devices bring together simple, intelligent, and delightful experiences every time. Webex Meetings and devices offer features that can help with some of the worries associated with working from home.
3 Webex Features Perfect for your Home Office:
1. Noise detection and suppression feature
Webex recognizes knocking, typing, sirens, and barking dogs in the background. Once detected, it prompts you to mute your microphone. Webex will also suppress everyday noises such as typing on a keyboard or rustling papers automatically.
2. Low bandwidth detection feature
Time is wasted when people are forced to repeat things due to low bandwidth. Whether you are taking a meeting from your phone or laptop, Webex Meetings can detect if your device is experiencing low bandwidth. It will prompt you to turn off your video so that the audio stays strong and you’re meeting continues without interruption.
3. Take meetings hands-free from the car
Cisco has partnered with Ford and Toyota to provide users with a hands-free method of taking meetings from the car. Webex Meetings supports Smart Device Link. From your Toyota or Ford dashboard, you’ll be able to listen and join the meeting by pressing the meeting on the touchscreen or using the voice command “Join Webex Meeting.”
Work From Home Effortlessly with Webex Devices
The Cisco Desk Pro is the latest addition to the portfolio of Cisco video and audio conferencing devices. Take on professional meetings with confidence! Designed for the desktop, the Desk Pro is equipped with AI-enhanced noise suppression, beamforming microphones, and directional speakers to help with audio control. This device is perfect for your office desk, this device is packed with high-quality video conferencing hardware and advanced AI software that saves you time and presents you in the best light. The 27” 4K touch display functions as a stunning primary monitor. To see the Cisco Desk Pro in action, watch this video.
Cisco Webex DX80 is an all-in-one collaboration device. It includes two beam-forming microphones so if sound emits from behind the device or from another room, the sound is not readily picked up and sent to the far end so you can enjoy distraction-free meetings.
Sharing Your Home Office?
Cisco Headsets help you stay focused and productive- Headsets are a critical, but sometimes forgotten element of exceptional, mobile work experience. You may not have a closed, in-home office or if you are like many during this time, you are sharing a space with your partner as you both work from home. As a result, a business headset is critical to effectively reduce distractions, stay productive and ensure quality audio during meetings. Cisco offers a full range of headsets that are deeply integrated into Cisco Webex Meetings delivering seamless, high-quality communication and premium user experiences with noise cancellation. Not every headset is built equally, and you should be meticulous when selecting a business headset for your home office.
Try Webex for free today, and then read the Designing the Workplace for Collaboration eBook to learn more about how you can start transforming your business and office space for the future of work.
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