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Board 65 is an all-in-one portable video conference solution that combines audio and video in a 65-inch touchscreen display and can be rolled around offices on a cart or wall-mounted. It also features a suite of AI-powered features including sensors for registering room occupancy, as well as the environmental conditions of a meeting room. The solution can be operational within minutes using Android, PC or BYOD mode using software like Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meet. The Board has also been thoughtfully engineered to reduce its environmental impact, relying on recycled fabrics and FSC-certified packaging. LOOKING AHEAD It’s clear that there are a number of emerging trends in the lucrative landscape of corporate AV. “Combining in-person and virtual elements to maximise reach and engagement is key,” adds Watts. “There is also a rise in incorporating audience participation tools like polls and Q&A broadcast-quality video meetings are just some of the trends we’re seeing. Partnerships like the one between Vizrt and Zoom are bringing broadcast- quality production to everyday video meetings. Corporate AV technology is no longer a luxury but a necessity for sessions. On-demand content, brand-centric productions and
Label A+ certification, helping firms reduce their environmental footprint without compromising performance. Similarly, UK-based Igloo Vision is innovating in the meeting solutions space. The company designs, develops and delivers immersive domes, cylinders, workspaces, custom-builds and the Igloo Immersive Media Player, in a bid to make the meeting room more immersive than collaborative teamwork and training. Companies across the globe have been incorporating Igloos into their workforce. As part of its commitment to digital ever before. The Igloo spaces are a shared experience and ideal for transformation, Atkinsréalis has invested in several Igloo immersive spaces in the UK in addition to one jointly owned in Newfoundland, Canada. Their virtual site access initiative is helping to make the huge programme of work in the nuclear sector safer and more cost-efficient, while minimising carbon emissions and reducing radiation exposure for personnel. The Igloo training solution meant that Atkinsréalis and its partners were able to get a substantial workforce up and running quickly. Video conferencing tech has also seen a surge in demand, allowing face-to-face and real-time communication between people across numerous locations. Logitech recently launched its Rally Board 65, which enables a collaboration experience in any environment. The Rally brand-centric productions and broadcast-quality video meetings are just some of the trends we’re seeing On-demand content,
organisations aiming to stay competitive in the space.” Corporate AV is redefining how teams communicate and collaborate, with hybrid working ultimately becoming the new norm. The landscape is constantly evolving, with concerns around sustainability and cybersecurity at the forefront. Take the series of devastating cyber-attacks on UK retailers earlier in 2025, namely targeted at M&S. With the current suspects thought to be cyber-criminal group Scattered Spider, in May M&S revealed that the breach was expected to cost the company approximately £300 million in lost profits. If anything positive was drawn from the situation, it’s that fail-safe cybersecurity infrastructure has been bumped up businesses’ priority lists. Regarding sustainability, hybrid work already offers a greener solution through cutbacks in commuting and lower energy consumption in offices. AV solutions such as cloud-based software and remote management are helping pave the way for a greener future. Eco-friendly AV solutions are vital, and companies will no doubt be searching for sustainable solutions to help build towards a greener future. Additionally, as AV becomes more connected, there are further IT security issues that need addressing and data privacy, remote access and cloud-based platforms remain a risk.
Logitech Rally Board 65 integrates speakers, microphones and a camera in one unit, simplifying installation and set up
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