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		<title>Moving Offices? Why AV Planning Should Start Early</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Griffin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Planning an office move? Avoid costly AV mistakes. Learn why early AV planning matters and download our free office moves planner.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>Moving office is an exciting milestone. New space, new layout, new possibilities.</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But for many businesses, it’s also where cracks start to show  especially when </span><b>audio visual (AV) and meeting room technology</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> hasn’t been planned early enough.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At VideoCentric, we’ve supported organisations through hundreds of office moves. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One lesson comes up time and time again:</span></p>
<blockquote><p><b>If AV is an afterthought, it quickly becomes an expensive problem.</b></p></blockquote>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this, we’ll walk through the common pitfalls of poorly planned AV during an office move, explain why early planning makes all the difference, and show how the right preparation can save time, money, and frustration.</span></p>
<h4><b>The Hidden Risk of Not Planning AV Early</b></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When businesses plan an office move, focus often falls on:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Furniture</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">IT infrastructure</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connectivity</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Floorplans and general fit-out</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">AV, meeting rooms, and collaboration technology are frequently left until the final stages or worse, until after people have already moved in.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This can lead to:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meeting rooms that don’t work as expected</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Video calls with poor audio or camera angles</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Screens in the wrong place or the wrong size for the new room</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cabling issues discovered too late</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unexpected upgrade costs</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a world of </span><b>hybrid working and video-first communications</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, these issues don’t just cause inconvenience, they impact productivity, professionalism, and employee experience from day one.</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<blockquote>
<h2><b>“Can’t We Just Reuse Our Existing AV Equipment?”</b></h2>
</blockquote>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is one of the most common questions we hear — and the honest answer is: </span><b>sometimes</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your current AV kit </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">may</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> still be suitable, but only if it’s been properly assessed against:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The new room sizes</span><b>
<p></b></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ceiling heights and acoustics</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lighting conditions</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Room layouts and seating positions</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How your teams actually collaborate today</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A camera that worked perfectly in a small meeting room can struggle in a larger space.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Microphones that once picked up everyone clearly may fail in open, modern offices with higher ceilings.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Displays that were “fine before” can suddenly feel undersized or poorly positioned.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is why an AV survey of the new office is critical before decisions are made.</span></p>
<h3><b>The Pitfalls We See When AV Isn’t Considered Early</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here are some of the most common (and costly) mistakes businesses make during office moves:</span></p>
<h3><b>1. Meeting Rooms Designed Without AV in Mind</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rooms look great on paper but once installed, there’s nowhere sensible for cameras, screens, or microphones.</span></p>
<h3><b>2. Cabling and Power Overlooked</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">No allowance for display mounts, floor boxes, ceiling microphones, or future expansion.</span></p>
<h3><b>3. Last-Minute AV Decisions</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rushed choices often lead to overspending or compromises that don’t fully meet user needs.</span></p>
<h3><b>4. Inconsistent User Experience</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Different rooms behave differently, confusing users and increasing IT support tickets.</span></p>
<h3><b>5. Upgrades That Could Have Been Avoided</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Equipment replaced unnecessarily or worse, equipment kept when it should have been upgraded.</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><b>Why Early AV Planning Makes All the Difference</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Planning AV early in your office move allows you to:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Design meeting rooms properly, not retrospectively</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reuse existing equipment where it genuinely makes sense</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Identify where upgrades will have the biggest impact</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure consistent, easy-to-use meeting spaces</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Avoid unexpected costs late in the project</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most importantly, it ensures your new office supports the way your teams actually work from day one.</span></p>
<h3><b>How VideoCentric Supports Office Moves</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At VideoCentric, we don’t just “install kit”. We help businesses </span><b>plan, assess, and optimise</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> AV as part of a wider office move.</span></p>
<h3><b>Our Office Moves Support Includes:</b></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Free initial consultation</span><b>
<p></b></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">AV surveys of your new office space</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assessment of existing AV equipment</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Practical recommendations (reuse vs upgrade)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Collaboration room design support</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Installation, configuration, and user training</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To make this even easier, we’ve created a dedicated </span><a href="https://pages.videocentric.co.uk/office-moves"><b>Office Moves Planner</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — designed to help you think about AV </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">before</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> it becomes a problem.</span></p>
<h3><b>Download the Office Moves AV Planner</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our free planner helps you:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ask the right AV questions early</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Avoid common office move pitfalls</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prepare for conversations with landlords, designers, and IT teams</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure your new meeting rooms actually work</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
<p></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#x1f449; </span><a href="https://pages.videocentric.co.uk/office-moves"><b>Download the Office Moves Planner</b></a><b><br />
</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#x1f449; </span><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/contact/"><b>Or book a free consultation with our AV specialists</b></a></p>
<h3><b>Final Thought: Plan Once, Benefit for Years</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An office move isn’t something you do often but the decisions you make will affect your teams every single day.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">By planning AV early, surveying the new space properly, and getting expert input from the start, you can avoid costly mistakes and create meeting spaces that truly support modern, hybrid working.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re planning an office move, you and your team deserve to get it right.</span></p>
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		<title>5 Common Mistakes When Planning a Microsoft Teams Room</title>
		<link>https://videocentric.co.uk/5-common-mistakes-when-planning-a-microsoft-teams-room/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Griffin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:52:12 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Audio & Video Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meeting Rooms & Equipment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Video Conferencing]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this guide you’ll learn the top pitfalls we see. Plus, we’ll share some helpful tips to keep your future deployment on track. ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span data-contrast="auto">As hybrid and remote work became a permanent fixture in most organisations. Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR’s) are essential for creating consistent, high-quality meeting experiences. Even with the best certified devices, poor room planning will undermine your ROI and frustrate users. In this guide you’ll learn the top pitfalls we see. Plus, we’ll share some helpful tips to keep your future deployment on track. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><b><span data-contrast="auto">Here are some of the most common mistake’s organisations make when planning a Microsoft Teams Room, and how to avoid them.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h3>
<h4><b><span data-contrast="auto">Underestimating Room Acoustics</span></b></h4>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">One of the biggest mistakes is assuming that good microphones or speakers alone will fix poor sound quality. The reality is that room acoustics play a major role in how clearly people hear and are heard. Hard surfaces like glass walls, bare floors, or large meeting tables can cause echo and reverberation, while soft furnishings and acoustic panels help to absorb sound and improve clarity.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The workspace environment has a huge impact on speech intelligibility, user fatigue, and meeting clarity.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Improving room acoustics leads to better a communication experience in hybrid settings. It also improves the accuracy of AI features such as meeting transcriptions and automated note taking.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Aim for a reverberation time (RT60) of 0.6 seconds or less in meeting rooms to keep speech crisp.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Use acoustic panels, microperforated ceiling tiles, or hanging baffles. At least two walls should be treated.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Consider “invisible tech”: embed microphones and speakers into the ceiling so you don’t clutter tabletops.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Top Tip:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Before you invest in technology, assess the acoustic properties of your meeting room. Solutions with built in audio AI can help compensate for challenging spaces, but acoustic treatment should always be part of the design conversation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<h4></h4>
<h4><b><span data-contrast="auto">Choosing Based on Cheapest Price, Not Quality or Fit</span></b></h4>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">When budgets are tight, it’s tempting to choose a system based on cost alone. But the cheapest solution isn’t always the most cost-effective in the long run.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">A small huddle room and a large boardroom have very different requirements, and a one-size-fits-all approach can lead to poor camera coverage, inconsistent audio pickup, or user confusion.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Avoid a “one size fits all” mentality. A huddle room, medium room, and auditorium have vastly different requirements for mic arrays, camera coverage, and speaker strength.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Look for certified systems that allow modular upgrades (e.g. add a second display,  add a whiteboard camera) rather than full replacement down the line.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Prioritise features that boost usability and adoptions (e.g., one-touch join, proximity join, intelligent cameras) rather than cutting corners on peripherals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Tip:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Focus on optimising your technology. Work with a certified partner who can specify solutions suited to your room size, use case, and platform. Investing in the right setup from the start reduces long-term support costs and ensures a better user experience. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<h4></h4>
<h4><b><span data-contrast="auto">Ignoring Display Positioning</span></b></h4>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">It’s easy to overlook the physical placement of displays when planning a Teams Room but it has a huge impact on meeting quality. If the camera or screen is mounted too high, participants appear disengaged. If the display is too small or too far away, remote participants and shared content become hard to see.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Align the camera roughly to users’ eye lines.  The camera lens should be at 120cm from the floor with the display positioned above it.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">When very large displays are needed for conference rooms then a camera positioned either side of the display maintains the eye line</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Position cameras slightly below or at screen level to avoid unflattering overhead or chin-up angles.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Use intelligent cameras with auto framing and speaker tracking to maintain eye contact and framing without manual control.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Pay attention to window position and the presence of bright sunlight which cause the camera iris to shut evening out bright light levels. This can cause people in the meeting room to look very dark. Window blinds that block bright sunlight make a big difference.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Use professional displays with a matt or high haze coating to reduce reflections of room lights and windows</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<h4><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h4>
<h4><b><span data-contrast="auto">Overlooking Cable Management &amp; Power</span></b></h4>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Behind every sleek Teams Room lies a maze of cables, poor cable management can cause real headaches. Loose or tangled cables not only look untidy but can lead to connectivity issues, trip hazards, and difficulty maintaining the system.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Likewise, forgetting to plan for power and network points at the right locations often results in last-minute compromises or exposed extension leads.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">A sleek Teams Room can be brought down by cable chaos, power oversights, or limitations on servicing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Plan cable routes under floors, inside walls, or through protective tubing, with easy future access in mind.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Locate power and network outlets both behind the display and near the table (for in-room devices).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Use high quality shielded cables (e.g. Category 6A, fibre where needed) and terminate them properly. Signal loss and degradation is a silent killer.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Consider power redundancy or UPS for critical elements (compute, touch console, audio systems) to survive brief outages.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Tip:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Include cable routing and power provision early in the design process. During design, simulate “maintenance day” &#8211; think about how someone will get under the table, open racks, replace a device. Don’t allow awkward retrofits.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h4><b><span data-contrast="auto">Forgetting About Future Scalability</span></b></h4>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">Technology evolves quickly, and so do the needs of your teams. Designing a Microsoft Teams Room without considering future requirements can limit flexibility and increase upgrade costs later.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">Whether it’s adding a second display, integrating wireless sharing, forward-thinking planning will save time and money down the line.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">You don’t want to lock yourself into outdated systems. Here’s how to think ahead:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Build for BYOM (Bring Your Own Meeting) capability &#8211; modern rooms support USB-C plug-and-play connections, so users aren’t locked into Teams only.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Track usage analytics: monitor no-shows, busiest rooms, utilization patterns, and adjust capacity or configuration.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Leave headroom: extra compute capacity, spare network ports, modular mount points so you can add devices later.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Embrace low-power, wellness, and sustainability design: lighting, HVAC, and AV should autosense occupancy to reduce energy usage.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">Tip:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> For example, Yealink ecosystems offer scalable options that can grow as your meeting needs evolve. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<h4><b><span data-contrast="auto">Final Thoughts</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h4>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">A well-planned Microsoft Teams Room is more than just a collection of devices, it’s a carefully designed environment that balances technology, space, and user experience. By avoiding these common mistakes, you’ll create a room that not only looks professional but also delivers seamless collaboration day after day.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">If you’d like expert advice on designing or upgrading your Teams Rooms, speak to the <a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/contact/">VideoCentric team here. </a></span><span data-contrast="auto">As a Microsoft Gold Partner with decades of experience in video collaboration, we can help you build a future-proof meeting space that works flawlessly every time</span><b><span data-contrast="auto">.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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		<title>ClearVC Transforms Highland Council’s Chamber</title>
		<link>https://videocentric.co.uk/clearvc-transforms-highland-councils-chamber/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Griffin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[A/V Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Case Studies]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover how ClearVC transformed Highland Council’s chamber with hybrid meeting, streaming, and AV solutions for modern public sector collaboration.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="1383" data-end="1587">At VideoCentric, we’re always proud to see outstanding work from across our group — and our sister company, <a href="http://www.clearvc.co.uk"><strong data-start="1491" data-end="1502">ClearVC</strong></a>, has once again delivered an exceptional AV transformation for <strong data-start="1566" data-end="1586">Highland Council</strong>.</p>
<h4 data-start="1589" data-end="1636"><strong data-start="1594" data-end="1636">A Modern Chamber for Modern Governance</strong></h4>
<p data-start="1638" data-end="2001">The Highland Council wanted to modernise its Chamber to support hybrid meetings, improve accessibility, and make council sessions easier to manage and stream to the public. With over eight years of ongoing partnership, ClearVC understood the Council’s needs and designed a complete solution that brought together cutting-edge audio, video, and control technology.</p>
<h4 data-start="2003" data-end="2052"><strong data-start="2008" data-end="2052">A Seamless Hybrid &amp; Streaming Experience</strong></h4>
<p data-start="2054" data-end="2154">The project replaced outdated hardware with a fully integrated, easy-to-use AV system that included:</p>
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<li data-start="2156" data-end="2227">
<p data-start="2158" data-end="2227">A <strong data-start="2160" data-end="2191">high-efficiency LED display</strong> to replace the old 3×3 video wall</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2228" data-end="2308">
<p data-start="2230" data-end="2308"><strong data-start="2230" data-end="2268">Televic microphones and Extron DSP</strong> for crystal-clear, clutter-free audio</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2309" data-end="2396">
<p data-start="2311" data-end="2396"><strong data-start="2311" data-end="2344">Automated PTZ camera tracking</strong> linked to microphones for natural speaker framing</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2397" data-end="2481">
<p data-start="2399" data-end="2481"><strong data-start="2399" data-end="2422">Crestron UC control</strong> and <strong data-start="2427" data-end="2448">Teams integration</strong> for one-touch meeting start-up</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2482" data-end="2564">
<p data-start="2484" data-end="2564"><strong data-start="2484" data-end="2524">Epiphan live streaming and recording</strong>, making it easy to broadcast sessions</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2565" data-end="2650">
<p data-start="2567" data-end="2650"><strong data-start="2567" data-end="2623">Assistive listening and bilingual translation booths</strong> to enhance accessibility</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="2652" data-end="2802">All of this was achieved under a very tight two-week installation window — a remarkable feat considering the project’s scale and technical complexity.</p>
<h4 data-start="2804" data-end="2830"><strong data-start="2809" data-end="2830">Impact &amp; Feedback</strong></h4>
<p data-start="2832" data-end="3117">The result is a modern, inclusive Chamber that makes hybrid meetings easier to run and more engaging for councillors and the public alike. The Council team highlighted how the system has simplified daily operations, improved accessibility, and future-proofed their meeting environment.</p>
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<p data-start="3121" data-end="3414">“The integrated AV solution has substantially improved our ability to manage and deliver hybrid meetings… streamlined operational workflows… a system that is robust, scalable and aligned with our strategic objectives.”<br data-start="3339" data-end="3342" />— Jon Shepherd, Chief Officer – Business Solutions, Highland Council</p>
</blockquote>
<h4 data-start="3416" data-end="3464"><strong data-start="3421" data-end="3464">Proud to Share Success Across Our Group</strong></h4>
<p data-start="3466" data-end="3763">This project is a great example of the expertise shared across the VideoCentric Group. While ClearVC led the design and delivery, both teams share a commitment to providing organisations — public and private — with reliable, future-ready solutions for collaboration, communication, and engagement.</p>
<p data-start="3765" data-end="3934">You can read the full case study on ClearVC’s website <a href="https://clearvc.co.uk/highland-council-case-study/">here</a></p>
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		<title>Nureva Secures US Patent for Its Microphone Mist™ Technology</title>
		<link>https://videocentric.co.uk/nureva-secures-us-patent-for-its-microphone-mist-technology/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Griffin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:50:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Audio & Video Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News & Trends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meeting Rooms & Equipment]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nureva earns another US patent for its Microphone Mist™ technology, advancing innovative audio solutions for hybrid meetings and learning spaces.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re excited to share that <a href="https://www.nureva.com/learn/posts/nureva-granted-another-us-patent-for-its-microphone-mist-technology?utm_campaign=01111%20blog%20posts%2C%20product%20news%20and%20more&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9uH_MrJDGtpQkiCVfLpTkdcOcHVnUgvfc8phxAe2Zw2gCt9dh4L95HPURmtUdS_47pbm_U7rElY64p2_TVPUqzr64-MQRxufAYXz-1ESXdK4tnHv0&amp;_hsmi=384007608&amp;utm_content=384007608&amp;utm_source=hs_email"><em>Nureva has been granted yet another U.S. patent</em>  </a></p>
<p>Further affirming its leadership and innovation in audio technologies for modern meeting and learning spaces. As an authorised supplier of Nureva systems, this is a moment worth celebrating and highlighting to our customers and partners.</p>
<h2>What the New Patent Covers</h2>
<p>The new U.S. Patent (US Patent 12,342,137) focuses on the simultaneous use of a discrete microphone and a full-room microphone array within the same conferencing session. In real-world terms, this means a presenter’s voice can be directly amplified in the room using a wireless mic. While the Microphone Mist™ system captures every voice for remote participants. Maintaining clear, balanced audio throughout.</p>
<p>Crucially, the system’s echo cancellation technology works seamlessly across both streams. Ensuring clarity and preventing feedback — a major technical challenge that this patent elegantly solves.</p>
<h2>Why This Matters</h2>
<ul>
<li>Stronger IP protection, more stability: Each new patent strengthens Nureva’s commitment to R&amp;D, giving users confidence in long-term product support.</li>
<li>Better user experience: The innovation enhances clarity for presenters and remote participants alike. Solving the common problem of uneven room audio.</li>
<li>Simplicity and scalability: Nureva’s approach reduces the need for complex multi-microphone installations, making it easier to deploy and maintain high-quality audio across a variety of room sizes.</li>
</ul>
<h2>How It Works in Practice</h2>
<p>Nureva’s patented Microphone Mist™ technology fills rooms with thousands of virtual microphones, ensuring full-room pickup no matter where participants move or face. The system automatically calibrates, adjusts gain, and suppresses background noise, so conversations remain clear and natural — whether you’re using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or another UC platform.</p>
<h2>What This Means for Your Organisation</h2>
<p>This patent builds on Nureva’s already industry-leading audio platform, providing even greater assurance that your meeting, training, or teaching spaces can deliver premium sound with minimal setup and maintenance. From hybrid boardrooms to flexible classrooms, Microphone Mist™ technology ensures everyone is heard clearly — in the room and online.</p>
<h2>Experience the Difference</h2>
<p>As an authorised Nureva supplier, we can help you explore how these patented innovations fit into your meeting and collaboration strategy. Contact our team to arrange a live demo or discuss how Nureva’s HDL range can elevate your audio experience.</p>
<p>Curious to hear what this patent means in practice? <a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/contact/">Book a demo</a> with us and we’ll show you how Nureva’s Microphone Mist technology delivers superior clarity for both in-room and remote participants — even in challenging environments.</p>
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		<title>Yealink &#038; Microsoft MDEP: Secure Collaboration for Teams</title>
		<link>https://videocentric.co.uk/yealink-microsoft-mdep-secure-collaboration-for-teams/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Griffin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:08:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Industry News & Trends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover how Yealink and Microsoft MDEP deliver secure, scalable, and seamless collaboration for Microsoft Teams Rooms and the hybrid workplace.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="463" data-end="818"><strong data-start="463" data-end="613">Hybrid work has transformed how organisations collaborate—but it has also introduced new challenges around device security, management, and trust.</strong> With Microsoft’s Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP) and Yealink’s certified collaboration devices. Businesses can now achieve a new level of <strong data-start="753" data-end="815">secure, scalable, and seamless Microsoft Teams experiences</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="820" data-end="1321">Recently, Techzine published an article titled <em data-start="867" data-end="1042"><a class="" href="https://www.techzine.eu/blogs/collaboration/132290/yealink-delivers-secure-collaboration-with-microsofts-mdep/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="868" data-end="1041">Yealink delivers secure collaboration with Microsoft’s MDEP</a></em> (July 3, 2025), highlighting how this partnership is setting new standards in <strong data-start="1121" data-end="1174">video conferencing security and device management</strong>. Here, we’ll expand on those insights and explain why it matters for <a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/case-study/leading-asset-management-invest-in-videocentrics-solutions/">organisations investing</a> in <strong data-start="1271" data-end="1318">Microsoft Teams Rooms and Yealink solutions</strong>.</p>
<hr data-start="1323" data-end="1326" />
<h2 data-start="1328" data-end="1386">What is Microsoft’s Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP)?</h2>
<p data-start="1388" data-end="1602">MDEP is Microsoft’s <strong data-start="1408" data-end="1467">next-generation device management and security platform</strong> designed specifically for Android-based collaboration devices, such as <strong data-start="1539" data-end="1599">Microsoft Teams Room panels, <a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/poly-studio-x52-all-in-one-video-bar-medium-sized-rooms/">video bars,</a> and desk phones</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="1604" data-end="1657">Unlike standard Android deployments, MDEP provides:</p>
<ul data-start="1658" data-end="2069">
<li data-start="1658" data-end="1743">
<p data-start="1660" data-end="1743"><strong data-start="1660" data-end="1689">Enterprise-grade security</strong> with hardware-backed attestation and Microsoft PKI.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1744" data-end="1879">
<p data-start="1746" data-end="1879"><strong data-start="1746" data-end="1816">Seamless integration with Microsoft Intune and Azure AD (Entra ID)</strong> for identity, policy enforcement, and compliance management.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1880" data-end="1974">
<p data-start="1882" data-end="1974"><strong data-start="1882" data-end="1943">Single Sign-On (SSO) and multifactor authentication (MFA)</strong> for enhanced access control.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1975" data-end="2069">
<p data-start="1977" data-end="2069"><strong data-start="1977" data-end="2030">Zero-touch provisioning and Autopilot integration</strong> to simplify large-scale deployments.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="2071" data-end="2232">In short, MDEP delivers the <strong data-start="2099" data-end="2128">Zero Trust security model</strong> enterprises need for hybrid work—ensuring every device is verified, compliant, and centrally managed.</p>
<hr data-start="2234" data-end="2237" />
<h2 data-start="2239" data-end="2284">Why Yealink is Leading the Way with MDEP</h2>
<p data-start="2286" data-end="2535">As one of the first device manufacturers to fully embrace MDEP, <strong data-start="2350" data-end="2397">Yealink’s Microsoft Teams-certified devices</strong>—including the <strong data-start="2412" data-end="2434">MeetingBar A30/A40</strong>, <strong data-start="2436" data-end="2452">Teams Panels</strong>, and <strong data-start="2458" data-end="2473">desk phones</strong>—are now among the most secure and manageable on the market.</p>
<p data-start="2537" data-end="2560">Key benefits include:</p>
<ul data-start="2562" data-end="3313">
<li data-start="2562" data-end="2750">
<p data-start="2564" data-end="2750"><strong data-start="2564" data-end="2624">End-to-End Encryption with Remote Key Provisioning (RKP)</strong><br data-start="2624" data-end="2627" />Ensures device keys are securely generated and distributed, protecting against tampering and man-in-the-middle attacks.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2752" data-end="2940">
<p data-start="2754" data-end="2940"><strong data-start="2754" data-end="2796">Zero Trust Authentication &amp; Compliance</strong><br data-start="2796" data-end="2799" />Only trusted, Microsoft-certified apps can run on Yealink MDEP devices, while IT teams can enforce policies through <strong data-start="2917" data-end="2937">Microsoft Intune</strong>.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2942" data-end="3115">
<p data-start="2944" data-end="3115"><strong data-start="2944" data-end="2977">Centralised Device Management</strong><br data-start="2977" data-end="2980" />From one dashboard, IT administrators can monitor firmware versions, enforce encryption standards, and block non-compliant devices.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3117" data-end="3313">
<p data-start="3119" data-end="3313"><strong data-start="3119" data-end="3141">Lifecycle Security</strong><br data-start="3141" data-end="3144" />Yealink supports <strong data-start="3163" data-end="3188">zero-touch deployment</strong>, automatic OS updates, isolation via containerisation, and secure retirement—covering every stage of a device’s lifecycle.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="3315" data-end="3501">For enterprises rolling out <strong data-start="3343" data-end="3368">Microsoft Teams Rooms</strong> or standardising on <strong data-start="3389" data-end="3422">Teams-certified video devices</strong>, Yealink plus MDEP offers both <strong data-start="3454" data-end="3498">peace of mind and operational efficiency</strong>.</p>
<hr data-start="3503" data-end="3506" />
<h2 data-start="3508" data-end="3536">Expanding the Ecosystem</h2>
<p data-start="3538" data-end="3770">Yealink is not alone in this movement. Other leading providers—such as <strong data-start="3609" data-end="3637">Jabra, MAXHUB, and Barco</strong>—are also developing MDEP-enabled devices, expanding the choice of <strong data-start="3704" data-end="3743">secure video conferencing solutions</strong> available to IT leaders.</p>
<p data-start="3772" data-end="3960">This rapid adoption highlights MDEP’s role as the <strong data-start="3822" data-end="3869">foundation for future collaboration devices</strong>, ensuring long-term security, compliance, and performance across distributed workplaces.</p>
<hr data-start="3962" data-end="3965" />
<h2 data-start="3967" data-end="4008">Why It Matters for Your Organisation</h2>
<ul data-start="4010" data-end="4427">
<li data-start="4010" data-end="4162">
<p data-start="4012" data-end="4162"><strong data-start="4012" data-end="4030">IT Leader</strong>: MDEP reduces risk by giving you complete control over your device ecosystem with <strong data-start="4113" data-end="4159">real-time compliance monitoring via Intune</strong>.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4163" data-end="4306">
<p data-start="4165" data-end="4306"><strong data-start="4165" data-end="4187">Security Teams</strong>: MDEP enforces <strong data-start="4203" data-end="4230">Zero Trust architecture</strong>, protecting against firmware tampering, malware, and unauthorised access.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4307" data-end="4427">
<p data-start="4309" data-end="4427"><strong data-start="4309" data-end="4326">End Users</strong>: Seamless Microsoft Teams experiences—secure, reliable, and consistent across every meeting space.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<hr data-start="4429" data-end="4432" />
<h2 data-start="4434" data-end="4449">Conclusion</h2>
<p data-start="4451" data-end="4624">As hybrid work continues to reshape the workplace, businesses need <strong data-start="4518" data-end="4552">secure collaboration platforms</strong> that combine <strong data-start="4566" data-end="4621">ease of management with enterprise-grade protection</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="4626" data-end="4758">By leveraging <strong data-start="4640" data-end="4688">Microsoft’s Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP)</strong> with <strong data-start="4694" data-end="4729">Yealink Teams-certified devices</strong>, organisations can unlock:</p>
<ul data-start="4759" data-end="4877">
<li data-start="4759" data-end="4799">
<p data-start="4761" data-end="4799">Simplified deployment and management</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4800" data-end="4836">
<p data-start="4802" data-end="4836">Stronger security and compliance</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4837" data-end="4877">
<p data-start="4839" data-end="4877">Scalable, future-proof collaboration</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="4879" data-end="5107">To learn more, see the original Techzine article: <em data-start="4929" data-end="5104"><a class="" href="https://www.techzine.eu/blogs/collaboration/132290/yealink-delivers-secure-collaboration-with-microsofts-mdep/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="4930" data-end="5103">Yealink delivers secure collaboration with Microsoft’s MDEP </a></em></p>
<p data-start="4879" data-end="5107">or <a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/contact/">Chat with our Technical Team Today!</a></p>
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		<title>The 10 Best Video Bars for Meetings (2025)</title>
		<link>https://videocentric.co.uk/the-10-best-video-bars-for-meetings-2025/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Griffin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Audio & Video Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BYOD & WFH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cisco & Webex]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meeting & Collaboration Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meeting Rooms & Equipment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Video Conferencing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zoom]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this article, we pick out the 10 best video bars for 2025.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gone are the days where installed tabletop or ceiling microphones with separate loudspeaker systems are essential for clear and un-interrupted audio quality in the meeting room. Very large or complex spaces, eg divisible rooms or where external digital devices (eg scanner, visualiser, rear camera etc) also need to be connected, may still benefit from a “separates” solution but in over 80% of cases, a single “all-in-one” appliance is ideal.</p>
<p>All you need is a video bar to connect to your TV, your LAN and a power socket and you’re ready to meet — no faffing with interconnecting boxes, tabletop or ceiling microphones, external speakers or PCs, just one tidy appliance with Android processor, digital camera, microphone array and speaker/s built in.</p>
<p>Most manufacturers offer a range of bars, to suit the varying sizes of meeting room. In this article, we pick out <strong>the 10 best video bars for 2025. </strong>Note that each has its own pros and what is ideal for one room might be unsuitable for another so don’t assume that #1 in our list is better than #10 if you’re considering kitting out a huddle space, for example.</p>
<h4><strong>What is an Android Video Bar?</strong></h4>
<p>A <strong>video bar</strong> is a sleek appliance that contains virtually everything you need for high quality video conferencing: a wide-angled digital camera, noise-cancelling microphones and one or two speakers.</p>
<p>When used as a full room system (as opposed to a BYOD webcam/audio unit), it is usually supplied with a tabletop <strong>Touch Control Panel</strong>, giving users the advantage of “one touch join” without the need to know the meeting ID or password which is automatically passed to it once the room is invited to the meeting.</p>
<p>Until 2025, their inbuilt Android processors were generally at Android 10 or 11, a few being Android 12, but for 2025/6 and beyond <strong>Android 13</strong> is important. This will provide longevity of support, ongoing certification to natively connect to a cloud platform and ability to upgrade (some but not all) with <strong>AOSP</strong> or <strong>MDEP</strong> security.</p>
<p>Upon initial start-up, the installer is given the opportunity to natively register such an appliance with their <strong>MS Teams, Zoom, Webex, GoogleMeet or RingCentral</strong> accounts, meaning that the Touch Panel’s user-interface and feature-set reflects the certification requirement of the platform provider.</p>
<p><strong>No PC</strong>, Windows laptop or Macbook required other than for users who wish to share their presentation content into a conference. This can be achieved in a <strong>wired or wireless</strong> manner depending on the bar concerned and customer policy for wires, USB dongles or WiFi connectivity..</p>
<p>Most Video Bars, even though natively registered with a primary platform, also provide a temporary <strong>BYOD mode, </strong>where the in-built Android processor is bypassed and the application reverts to the desktop one of choice, running on the user’s device, whether that be wired or wirelessly connected. In this case it is operated by the user’s associated QWERTY keyboard and mouse rather than the native room’s Touch Controller.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Best Video Bars for Meetings in 2025</strong></h3>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/yealink-meetingbar-a50/"><strong>Yealink A50</strong></a></li>
</ol>
<p><strong> <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-74940" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Yealink-A50-with-Touch-Controller-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Yealink-A50-with-Touch-Controller-300x225.png 300w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Yealink-A50-with-Touch-Controller-1024x768.png 1024w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Yealink-A50-with-Touch-Controller-768x576.png 768w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Yealink-A50-with-Touch-Controller-350x262.png 350w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Yealink-A50-with-Touch-Controller-600x450.png 600w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Yealink-A50-with-Touch-Controller.png 1258w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><em>      Ideal for: Medium to Large rooms (10-16 people) using Zoom or Microsoft Teams</em></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Android 13</strong> based</li>
<li><strong>Microsoft MDEP </strong>compliant security</li>
<li>Powered by Qualcomm 8550 with<strong> 10x AI processing power </strong>(48 TOPS)</li>
<li>Supports <strong>one or two</strong> medium displays</li>
<li>Supplied with “CTP25” <strong>1” Touch Control</strong> Panel</li>
<li><strong>Triple 4K, 50MP, 16x hybrid </strong>zoom cameras with <strong>113 + 70 degrees FoV</strong></li>
<li>Auto <strong>people framing </strong>with <strong>Neat Symmetry</strong></li>
<li><strong>16 microphones </strong>in beamforming array with <strong>10m pickup</strong></li>
<li><strong>Four stereo speakers</strong></li>
<li>Optional <strong>wireless or wired tabletop microphones </strong>for expanded reach</li>
<li>MS Teams Room and Zoom Rooms certified</li>
<li>Supports wired (USB-C) and wireless (PA20 USB)<strong> sharing</strong></li>
<li>Supports wired (USB-C) &amp; wireless (WiFi)<strong> BYOD</strong></li>
<li>Compatible with<strong> 3<sup>rd</sup> party sharing &amp; BYOD </strong>solutions (eg <a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/clickshare-cx20-wireless-byod-conferencing-system/">Clickshare</a>, <a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/introducing-screenbeam-1100-plus-wireless-presentation/">Screenbeam</a>)</li>
<li>Remote management via <strong>Yealink YMCS</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/hp-poly-studio-usb-x72-video-bar/"><strong>Poly Studio X72</strong></a><em>                      </em></p>
<p><em> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-74941" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/HP-Poly-X72-with-Touch-Controller.png" alt="" width="288" height="185" /></em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>                            Ideal for: Large rooms &amp; Boardrooms (8–14 people)</em></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Supports </strong>one or two large displays</li>
<li>Supplied with IP-paired 10.1” Touch Control Panel (<strong>TC10</strong>)</li>
<li><strong>Dual 4K </strong>cameras with <strong>70 &amp; 120 degrees FoV</strong></li>
<li>Director <strong>AI framing</strong> to focus on individual speakers</li>
<li><strong>Crystal-clear sound</strong> with two-way stereo &amp; bass speakers, <strong>6m</strong> microphone range and “noiseblock” and “acoustic fence” technology</li>
<li>Optional <strong>tabletop microphones</strong> for extra audio reach</li>
<li><strong>Native Zoom</strong> Rooms, <strong>MS Teams </strong>Room, <strong>Google Meet </strong>Room, <strong>323</strong> or <strong>SIP</strong> compatible</li>
<li>USB connectivity for wired <strong>BYOD</strong></li>
<li><strong>Graphite grey</strong></li>
<li>Remote management via <strong>Poly Lens</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/neat-bar-pro/"><strong>Neat </strong><strong>Bar Pro</strong></a></p>
<p><strong> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-74942" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Neat-Bar-Pro-with-Touch-Controller-300x98.png" alt="" width="300" height="98" srcset="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Neat-Bar-Pro-with-Touch-Controller-300x98.png 300w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Neat-Bar-Pro-with-Touch-Controller-350x114.png 350w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Neat-Bar-Pro-with-Touch-Controller.png 362w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>                  Ideal for: Medium rooms using Zoom or Microsoft Teams</em></p>
<p>Norwegian designed Android video bar with a pedigree inherited from industry stalwarts Tandberg and Cisco.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Supports </strong>one, two or three large displays (3<sup>rd</sup> display is platform dependent)</li>
<li>Supplied with “Neat Pad” Touch Control Panel</li>
<li><strong>Dual 4K, 50MP, 16x hybrid </strong>zoom cameras with <strong>113 + 70 degrees FoV</strong></li>
<li>Auto <strong>people framing </strong>with <strong>Neat Symmetry</strong></li>
<li><strong>16 microphones </strong>in beamforming array &amp; 4 tracking mics</li>
<li><strong>Three full-range speakers </strong>with woofers</li>
<li>MS Teams Room and Zoom Rooms <strong>certified</strong></li>
<li>Compatible with 3<sup>rd</sup>-party <strong>wireless sharing &amp; BYOD</strong> solutions (eg Clickshare, Screenbeam)</li>
<li>Remote management via <strong>Neat Pulse</strong></li>
<li>Enterprise-grade <strong>encryption &amp; security</strong></li>
<li><strong>Wired BYOD</strong> mode through USB-C</li>
</ul>
<p>Includes <strong>Neat Sense</strong> environmental sensors (air quality, noise levels, occupancy)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/logitech-rally-bar-all-in-one-video-bar-medium-rooms/"><strong>Logitech Rally Bar</strong></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-74943" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Logitech-Rally-Bar-with-Touch-Controller-300x103.png" alt="" width="300" height="103" srcset="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Logitech-Rally-Bar-with-Touch-Controller-300x103.png 300w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Logitech-Rally-Bar-with-Touch-Controller.png 345w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Ideal for: Medium-sized meeting rooms (6–12 people)</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Supplied with IP-paired 10.1” Touch Control Panel (<strong>TAP-IP</strong>)</li>
<li><strong>Ultra-HD (4K) camera</strong> with 5x optical zoom</li>
<li>Smart AI framing to focus on individual speakers</li>
<li><strong>Crystal-clear sound</strong> from six beamforming mics and two speakers</li>
<li>Optional <strong>tabletop microphones</strong> for extra audio reach</li>
<li><strong>Native Zoom</strong> Rooms, <strong>MS Teams </strong>Room, <strong>RingCentral</strong> or <strong>Google Meet</strong> Room compatible</li>
<li>Optional Logitech <strong>Swytch</strong> for wired BYOD connectivity</li>
<li>Available in <strong>White or Graphite</strong></li>
<li>Remote management via Logitech<strong><strong> Sync</strong></strong></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/yealink-meetingbar-a40-all-in-one-collaboration-solution/"><strong>Yealink MeetingBar A40</strong></a></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-74944" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Yealink-A40-with-Touch-Controller-300x185.png" alt="" width="300" height="185" srcset="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Yealink-A40-with-Touch-Controller-300x185.png 300w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Yealink-A40-with-Touch-Controller-350x216.png 350w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Yealink-A40-with-Touch-Controller-194x120.png 194w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Yealink-A40-with-Touch-Controller.png 586w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>                        Ideal for: Small to Medium rooms using Zoom or Microsoft Teams</em></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Android 13</strong> based</li>
<li><strong>Microsoft MDEP </strong>compliant security</li>
<li>Supports <strong>one or two</strong> medium displays</li>
<li>Supplied with “CTP25” <strong>1” Touch Control</strong> Panel</li>
<li><strong>Dual 4K, 50MP, 16x hybrid </strong>zoom cameras with <strong>113 + 70 degrees FoV</strong></li>
<li>Auto <strong>people framing </strong>with <strong>Neat Symmetry</strong></li>
<li><strong>8 microphones </strong>in beamforming array with 6m pickup</li>
<li><strong>Two stereo speakers</strong></li>
<li>Optional <strong>wireless tabletop microphones </strong>for expanded reach</li>
<li>MS Teams Room and Zoom Rooms certified</li>
<li>Supports wired (USB-C) and wireless (PA20 USB)<strong> sharing</strong></li>
<li>Supports wired (USB-C) &amp; wireless (WiFi)<strong> BYOD</strong></li>
<li>Compatible with<strong> 3<sup>rd</sup> party sharing &amp; BYOD </strong>solutions (eg Clickshare, Screenbeam)</li>
<li>Remote management via <strong>Yealink YMCS</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/poly-studio-x52-all-in-one-video-bar-medium-sized-rooms/"><strong>Poly Studio X52</strong></a></p>
<p><strong> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-74945" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/HP-Poly-X52-with-Touch-Controller.png" alt="" width="264" height="171" /></strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><em>                              </em></p>
<p><em>                                    Ideal for: Medium rooms (6–10 people)</em></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Supports </strong>one or two medium to large displays</li>
<li>Supplied with IP-paired 10.1” Touch Control Panel (<strong>TC10</strong>)</li>
<li><strong>4K, 5x digital</strong> zoom camera with <strong>95 degrees FoV</strong></li>
<li>Director <strong>AI framing</strong> to focus on individual speakers</li>
<li><strong>Crystal-clear sound</strong> with stereo speakers, <strong>6m</strong> microphone range and “noiseblock” and “acoustic fence” technology</li>
<li>Optional <strong>tabletop microphones</strong> for extra audio reach</li>
<li><strong>Native Zoom</strong> Rooms, <strong>MS Teams </strong>Room, <strong>RingCentral, Google Meet</strong> Room, <strong>323</strong> or <strong>SIP</strong> compatible</li>
<li>USB connectivity for wired <strong>BYOD</strong></li>
<li><strong>Graphite grey</strong></li>
<li>Remote management via <strong>Poly Lens</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/dten-bar-with-mate-controller/"><strong>DTEN Bar</strong></a></p>
<p><strong> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-74946" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DTen-Bar-with-Mate-Image-1-1-300x170.png" alt="" width="300" height="170" srcset="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DTen-Bar-with-Mate-Image-1-1-300x170.png 300w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DTen-Bar-with-Mate-Image-1-1-350x198.png 350w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DTen-Bar-with-Mate-Image-1-1-600x340.png 600w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DTen-Bar-with-Mate-Image-1-1.png 651w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><em>             Ideal for: Small rooms with dual displays using Zoom or Microsoft Teams</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Supports <strong>one or two</strong> medium displays</li>
<li>Unique horizontal or vertical mounting (eg between dual displays)</li>
<li>Supplied with “DTEN Mate” <strong>Touch Control</strong> Panel (PoE wired or WiFi)</li>
<li><strong>4K, 8MP </strong>camera with <strong>95 degrees FoV</strong></li>
<li>Automatic camera control with <strong>DTEN Smart Framing</strong></li>
<li><strong>12 microphones </strong>in beamforming array with <strong>10m pickup</strong></li>
<li><strong>Two 15W speakers</strong></li>
<li>MS Teams Room and Zoom Rooms certified</li>
<li>Supports wired &amp; wireless connectivity</li>
<li>Supports single cable (USB-C) PC sharing</li>
<li>Compatible with<strong> 3<sup>rd</sup> party sharing &amp; BYOD </strong>solutions (eg Clickshare, Screenbeam)</li>
<li>Remote management via <strong>DTEN Orbit</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/cisco-room-bar-pro/"><strong>Cisco Room Bar Pro</strong></a></p>
<p><strong> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-72656" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Cisco-Room-Bar-Pro-300x116.avif" alt="" width="300" height="116" srcset="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Cisco-Room-Bar-Pro-300x116.avif 300w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Cisco-Room-Bar-Pro-350x135.avif 350w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Cisco-Room-Bar-Pro-600x231.avif 600w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Cisco-Room-Bar-Pro.avif 740w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></p>
<p><em>                   </em></p>
<p><em>      Unique for: Medium to Large rooms in a Dual <strong>Webex &amp; MS Teams</strong> environment</em></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Supports </strong>one, two or three large displays (3<sup>rd</sup> display is platform dependent)</li>
<li>Supplied with intelligent “Room Navigator” Touch Control Panel</li>
<li><strong>Dual 4K, 48MP, 5x digital </strong>zoom cameras with <strong>112 + 70 degrees FoV</strong></li>
<li>Auto framing, GroupView &amp; Speaker Tracking <strong>camera automation</strong></li>
<li><strong>Crystal-clear sound</strong> with AI noise removal</li>
<li><strong>IP Tabletop or Ceiling microphone </strong>options</li>
<li><strong>Triple-channel speaker array</strong> with wideband (up to 22kHz frequency)</li>
<li>Built on <strong>Cisco RoomOS</strong>, supporting dual registrations, ie MS Teams Room as well as <strong>Webex</strong> Room</li>
<li>Guest join of <strong>Google Meet </strong>via WebRTC. Also<strong>323, SIP &amp; CUCM </strong>registration capability</li>
<li>USB connectivity for wired <strong>BYOD</strong></li>
<li>Wireless sharing via AirPlay, Miracast, Webex App or Teams Cast (MS Teams only)</li>
<li>First light <strong>White</strong> or Carbon <strong>Black</strong></li>
<li>Remote management via <strong>Webex Control Hub</strong></li>
<li>Enterprise-grade encryption &amp; security</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Webex Control Hub</strong> for remote management</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/hp-poly-studio-usb-x32-video-bar/"><strong>Poly Studio X32</strong></a></p>
<p><strong> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-73604" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Poly_Studio_X32-300x105.avif" alt="" width="300" height="105" srcset="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Poly_Studio_X32-300x105.avif 300w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Poly_Studio_X32.avif 320w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>                                             Ideal for: Huddle &amp; Small rooms (2-4 people)</em></p>
<p>The <strong>Poly Studio X32</strong> is a compact powerhouse that gives you high-end features in a tidy, no-PC-required design.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Compact</strong> build — perfect for one or two small displays</li>
<li>Supplied with IP-paired 8” or 10.1” Touch Control Panel (<strong>TC8 or TC10</strong>)</li>
<li><strong>4K, 5x digital</strong> zoom camera with <strong>120 degrees FoV</strong></li>
<li>Director <strong>AI framing</strong> to focus on individual speakers</li>
<li><strong>Crystal-clear sound</strong> with two speakers, <strong>5m</strong> microphone range and “noiseblock” and “acoustic fence” technology</li>
<li><strong>Native Zoom</strong> Rooms, <strong>MS Teams </strong>Room, <strong>RingCentral, Google Meet</strong> Room, <strong>323</strong> or <strong>SIP</strong> compatible</li>
<li>USB connectivity for wired <strong>BYOD</strong></li>
<li><strong>Graphite grey</strong></li>
<li>Remote management via <strong>Poly Lens</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/logitech-rally-bar-mini-premier-all-in-one-video-bar-small-rooms/"><strong>Logitech Rally Bar Mini</strong></a></p>
<p><em> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-74947" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Logitech-Rally-Bar-Mini-with-Touch-Controller.png" alt="" width="266" height="128" /></em></p>
<p><em>                       </em></p>
<p><em>                                             Ideal for: Small rooms (3–6 people)</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Compact</strong> build — perfect for one or two small 1080P displays</li>
<li>Supplied with IP-paired 10.1” Touch Control Panel (<strong>TAP-IP</strong>)</li>
<li><strong>Ultra-HD (4K) camera</strong> with <strong>4x</strong> <strong>digital</strong> zoom and <strong>113 degrees FoV</strong></li>
<li>Smart <strong>AI framing</strong> to focus on individual speakers</li>
<li><strong>Crystal-clear sound</strong> from six beamforming mics and three speakers</li>
<li>Optional <strong>tabletop microphones</strong> for extra audio reach</li>
<li><strong>Native Zoom</strong> Rooms, <strong>MS Teams </strong>Room, <strong>RingCentral</strong> or <strong>Google Meet</strong> Room compatible</li>
<li>Optional Logitech <strong>Swytch</strong> for wired BYOD connectivity</li>
<li>Available in <strong>White or Graphite</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Remote management via Logitech<strong> Sync</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose the Right Video Bar</strong></h3>
<p>Not all video bars are created equal.</p>
<p>And if you pick the wrong one, you’ll either overpay for tech you don’t need — or worse, end up with grainy video and muffled audio in your flagship boardroom.</p>
<p>Here’s how to make the right call.</p>
<p><strong>Match the Bar to Your Room Size &amp; Shape</strong></p>
<p>A short wide room requires a wide-angled digital camera with electronic pan, tilt and zoom. A long narrow room is better equipped with an optical camera with motorised lens. The latter might still benefit from a “separates” system rather than an all-in-one video bar.</p>
<p><strong>Match the Bar to your preferred desktop collaboration platform</strong></p>
<p>Ask yourself: <strong>What platform does your team use the most? </strong>This is the same platform that your meeting room should be registered with in terms of its videoconferencing room system, booking panel etc.</p>
<p>If you’re meeting room is a shared event space or part of a serviced office, a BYOD solution will better suit its users. Platforms used may vary on a day-by-day basis and they simply wish to associate the camera and audio with their laptop and MacBook rather than involve themselves in room or VC system scheduling.</p>
<p><strong>Think About Control &amp; Scheduling</strong></p>
<p>In the world of hybrid working, remote desktop users wish to book the room from home or on the road. Those in the building like to see, which rooms are in-use, free or about to be used and “book” them instantly. In some cases refreshments, lunches, car-parking etc need to be associated with their booking. Many VC control panels have a secondary purpose or variation in design to accommodate this. Logitech Tap, HP Poly TC8 or TC10, Neat Pad, Yealink CTP are no exceptions yet many others may be integrated (e.g. GoBright) to provide the perfect solution.</p>
<p><strong>Keep It Clean: Mounting &amp; Cable Management</strong></p>
<p>Every bar has its quirks, so before you buy, check….</p>
<ul>
<li>Can it neatly mount to the wall, on top of a display, under a display without wires being visible or obstructing servicing?</li>
<li>Does it come with the right brackets or do these need to be specially ordered?</li>
<li>Can it be connected on Wi-Fi without losing performance, even if presentations and expansion microphones are also wireless?</li>
<li>Where will you run power, network, or USB?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Futureproofing: Accessories &amp; Expansion</strong></p>
<p>Don’t just buy for today; think about tomorrow…</p>
<ul>
<li>Security of Android devices, and ultimately their end-of-certification and end-of-life status, will be depend of support of Android 13 with <strong>AOSP</strong> (Android Open Source Project) as a minimum. This will be enhanced to <strong>MDEP</strong> (Microsoft Eco System Development Platform) for Microsoft to re-certify devices (IP phones, VC systems, booking panels, control panels) for MS Teams and associated Azure, Co-pilot platforms and tools.</li>
<li>Is it possible that tabletop microphones may need to be added to assist the quietly spoken at the rear of the room?</li>
<li>Will dual or triple displays improve of the usage of the room and visibility of presentations together with audience reaction to material presented, rather than reliance on PIP on a single display.</li>
<li>Is user “look and feel” to be standardised across all rooms &amp; sites, regardless of varying meeting room sizes and shapes?</li>
</ul>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Native vs BYOD or both?</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Consider your users: what’s best for them?</strong></p>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Native Mode</strong></td>
<td><strong>BYOD Mode</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Room App runs on the device</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Group approach</td>
<td>Desktop App runs on user PC</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Personal Approach</p>
<p>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fixed to one platform</td>
<td>Flexible across multiple platforms</p>
<p>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Touch Panel Control</td>
<td>QWERTY + Mouse control</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Any user can join with one-touch</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Presentation by any laptop user</td>
<td>Wait for PC user to arrive</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Presentation restricted to primary user</p>
<p>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neater installation</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Best for multiple displays</p>
<p>&nbsp;</td>
<td>Often with trailing USB/HDMI cable/s</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Recommended only for single display</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Best for dedicated meeting rooms</td>
<td>               Best for hybrid/flexible setups</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Not sure whether you want a Meeting Board or a Video Bar?</strong></p>
<p>Both Meeting Boards and VideoBars are often termed “All-in-One” systems. In most cases a Meeting Board uses the same Android processor, the same camera and audio technology but comes embedded inside a custom made Interactive Whiteboarding Touch Display.</p>
<p>Ideally suited to teachers and training rooms where the lecturer is stood at the screen surface and presenting from the front of room to his/her audience, but less ideal for meeting rooms where participants wish to remain seated. Many though allow for a tabletop control panel to be added, allowing for a hybrid situation, ideal for collaboration and scrum rooms.</p>
<p><strong>Still unsure? Try a demo</strong></p>
<p>See it and hear yourself. VideoCentric’s policy since 2001 has been to “demonstrate everything it sells”. In the unlikely case we don’t have one to hand, plugged in a ready to go, then our manufacturers and trade distributors can often assist at short notice. Put us to the challenge and join us on a Teams or Zoom call and compare the top models from the top brands. <a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/book-a-free-product-demo/"><strong>click here</strong></a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Griffin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Flexible hybrid meeting room install with Yealink &#038; Huddly tech, dual 86” displays &#038; ceiling audio for a dynamic trade union conference space]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="75" data-end="287">We recently completed a highly innovative and future‑ready AV and Microsoft Teams Rooms installation for a major trade union, transforming a long‑standing meeting space into a modern, adaptable collaboration hub.</p>
<p data-start="289" data-end="658">The project presented unique design challenges—from flexible seating configurations and varied room usage to the anticipated installation of a sliding partition wall in 2028. The 12.6 × 7 m room required a solution that could seamlessly adapt to training sessions, lectures, boardroom meetings and beyond, all while remaining intuitive and requiring minimal user setup.</p>
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<h3 data-start="665" data-end="713">Designing for Flexibility—Today and Tomorrow</h3>
<p data-start="715" data-end="739">Key objectives included:</p>
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<li data-start="740" data-end="841">
<p data-start="742" data-end="841">Supporting a wide variety of room layouts (from horseshoe meeting style to classroom and open‑plan)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="842" data-end="925">
<p data-start="844" data-end="925">Delivering an intuitive Teams‑enabled experience with almost zero technical setup</p>
</li>
<li data-start="926" data-end="1020">
<p data-start="928" data-end="1020">Ensuring meeting equity by keeping all participants—near and far—equally visible and audible</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1021" data-end="1139">
<p data-start="1023" data-end="1139">Future‑proofing the system for a planned sliding partition wall, which will split the room into ~8 m and ~4 m spaces</p>
</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-start="1146" data-end="1189">Multi‑Camera, Multi‑Zone Video Coverage</h3>
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<li data-start="1191" data-end="1330">
<p data-start="1193" data-end="1330"><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/yealink-mvc860/"><strong data-start="1193" data-end="1229">Yealink MVC860 Teams Room System</strong></a> with <a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/yealink-uvc86-usb312x-zoom-ptz-camera/"><strong data-start="1235" data-end="1279">UVC86 dual‑eye presenter‑tracking camera</strong></a>, automatically following lecturers at the lectern.</p>
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<p data-start="1333" data-end="1515"><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/huddly-crew-ai-directed-multi-camera-system/"><strong data-start="1333" data-end="1377">Huddly Crew AI‑driven multi‑camera array</strong> </a>(five cameras networked over a dedicated video LAN) provides dynamic speaker, overview and contextual shots—no manual switching required.</p>
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<p data-start="1518" data-end="1672">Support for Microsoft Teams’ new multi‑stream camera feature, enabling remote attendees to toggle between presenter‑only, audience‑only or combined views.</p>
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<h3 data-start="1679" data-end="1716">Natural‑Sounding Audio with Dante</h3>
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<li data-start="1718" data-end="1892">
<p data-start="1720" data-end="1892"><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/yealink-skysound-professional-audio/"><strong data-start="1720" data-end="1741">Yealink Pro Audio</strong> </a>ceiling solution: two CM50 Dante‑enabled ceiling mics + eight ceiling speakers for voice lift and room reinforcement—no handheld or lapel mics needed.</p>
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<p data-start="1895" data-end="2013">DSP‑mixed audio (presenter, room, remote, media) feeds directly into the existing hearing loop for full accessibility.</p>
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<li data-start="2014" data-end="2081">
<p data-start="2016" data-end="2081">Completely data‑cabled Dante network, separate from the main LAN.</p>
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<h3 data-start="2088" data-end="2128">Dual 86″ Displays &amp; Seamless Control</h3>
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<li data-start="2130" data-end="2273">
<p data-start="2132" data-end="2273"><strong data-start="2132" data-end="2179">Dual Legamaster Pro 86″ anti‑glare displays</strong> replace the legacy projector—offering crystal‑clear visuals for hybrid and in‑room audiences.</p>
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<p data-start="2276" data-end="2336">Users control content distribution (duplicate or split) via:</p>
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<p data-start="2341" data-end="2386">Main Yealink Teams touch panel at the lectern</p>
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<li data-start="2389" data-end="2467">
<p data-start="2391" data-end="2467">Removable extension touch panel on the modular horseshoe table (PoE‑powered)</p>
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<h3 data-start="2474" data-end="2510">Preparing for the Partition Wall</h3>
<p data-start="2512" data-end="2581">When the sliding wall arrives in 2028, the system will automatically:</p>
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<p data-start="2584" data-end="2661">Disable cameras and microphones in the smaller segment via a partition sensor</p>
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<p data-start="2664" data-end="2754">Retain spare switch ports for easy deployment of an additional Teams Room system if needed</p>
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<h3 data-start="2761" data-end="2786">Technology Highlights</h3>
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<li data-start="2788" data-end="2848">
<p data-start="2790" data-end="2848"><strong data-start="2790" data-end="2808">Yealink MVC860</strong> + <strong data-start="2811" data-end="2846">UVC86 presenter‑tracking camera</strong></p>
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<li data-start="2849" data-end="2891">
<p data-start="2851" data-end="2891"><strong data-start="2851" data-end="2866">Huddly Crew</strong> AI multi‑camera system</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2892" data-end="2962">
<p data-start="2894" data-end="2962"><strong data-start="2894" data-end="2921">Yealink Dante Pro Audio</strong> (CM50 ceiling mics + ceiling speakers)</p>
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<li data-start="2963" data-end="3003">
<p data-start="2965" data-end="3003"><strong data-start="2965" data-end="3001">Dual 86″ Legamaster Pro displays</strong></p>
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<li data-start="3004" data-end="3062">
<p data-start="3006" data-end="3062"><strong data-start="3006" data-end="3060">Yealink PA20 wireless content sharing dongles (×2)</strong></p>
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<li data-start="3063" data-end="3114">
<p data-start="3065" data-end="3114"><strong data-start="3065" data-end="3086">Netgear AV switch</strong> with expansion capability</p>
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<li data-start="3115" data-end="3169">
<p data-start="3117" data-end="3169"><strong data-start="3117" data-end="3159">Microsoft Teams multi‑camera streaming</strong> support</p>
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<p data-start="3176" data-end="3522" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">This tailored installation delivers a truly modern hybrid collaboration environment—meeting the trade union’s current requirements and ready for tomorrow’s needs. If you’re planning to upgrade your meeting spaces or face similar flexibility challenges, talk to the <a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/contact/">VideoCentric team</a> today to see how we can design a future‑proof solution for you.</p>
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		<title>Businesses Are Turning to Us for Smarter Calling in Teams</title>
		<link>https://videocentric.co.uk/businesses-are-turning-to-us-for-smarter-calling-in-teams/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Griffin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Boost Microsoft Teams with RingCentral’s cloud phone system. Get advanced calling, global coverage &#038; expert integration support.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="343" data-end="672">Microsoft Teams has fast become the go-to tool for video meetings and messaging — especially in the era of hybrid work. But when it comes to calling, many organisations quickly hit a wall. Teams Phone is only available with E5 licenses or costly add-ons, and even then, it can lack the robust telephony features power users need.</p>
<p data-start="674" data-end="759">That’s where <strong data-start="687" data-end="722">RingCentral for Microsoft Teams</strong> steps in — and where we come in too.</p>
<p data-start="761" data-end="1071">At VideoCentric, we help organisations bring world-class cloud telephony into Microsoft Teams by deploying RingCentral’s powerful business phone system. Whether you&#8217;re already invested in Microsoft 365 or just starting to modernise your communications stack, we make the process seamless.</p>
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<h3 data-start="1078" data-end="1120">What’s the Problem with Teams Calling?</h3>
<p data-start="1122" data-end="1234">While Microsoft Teams is excellent for collaboration, its native calling features fall short in a few key areas:</p>
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<p data-start="1237" data-end="1289"> <strong data-start="1240" data-end="1287">Limited to E5 licences or expensive add-ons</strong></p>
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<li data-start="1290" data-end="1347">
<p data-start="1292" data-end="1347"> <strong data-start="1295" data-end="1345">Basic analytics and reporting without Power BI</strong></p>
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<li data-start="1348" data-end="1386">
<p data-start="1350" data-end="1386"> <strong data-start="1353" data-end="1384">Poor international coverage</strong></p>
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<li data-start="1387" data-end="1441">
<p data-start="1389" data-end="1441"> <strong data-start="1392" data-end="1439">Limited contact centre and CRM integrations</strong></p>
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<li data-start="1442" data-end="1494">
<p data-start="1444" data-end="1494"> <strong data-start="1447" data-end="1492">Downtime risks — exceeding SLA guarantees</strong></p>
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<p data-start="1497" data-end="1589">️ <strong data-start="1501" data-end="1587">Lack of support for advanced use cases (e.g. IVR, receptionist consoles, SMS, fax)</strong></p>
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<p data-start="1591" data-end="1761">For most businesses, Microsoft Teams just isn’t built to be a full telephony solution — especially when your users rely on phones for customer service, sales, or support.</p>
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<h3 data-start="1768" data-end="1808">Why RingCentral for Microsoft Teams?</h3>
<p data-start="1810" data-end="1977">RingCentral brings a <strong data-start="1831" data-end="1870">best-in-class business phone system</strong> directly into Microsoft Teams, without the need for expensive E5 licenses. Here’s what makes it stand out:</p>
<p><strong data-start="1981" data-end="1999">99.999% Uptime</strong> – That’s less than six minutes of downtime per year.<br data-start="2052" data-end="2055" /><strong data-start="2057" data-end="2081">Integrated SMS &amp; Fax</strong> – Communicate how your customers prefer.<br data-start="2122" data-end="2125" /><strong data-start="2127" data-end="2151">Auto Attendant &amp; IVR</strong> – Never miss a call again.<br data-start="2178" data-end="2181" /><strong data-start="2183" data-end="2200">Real-time HUD</strong> – See user availability for better call management.<br data-start="2252" data-end="2255" /><strong data-start="2257" data-end="2279">Global PSTN Access</strong> – Native coverage in 44+ countries and local numbers in over 110.<br data-start="2345" data-end="2348" /><strong data-start="2350" data-end="2375">330+ App Integrations</strong> – Including Salesforce, HubSpot, and Okta.<br data-start="2418" data-end="2421" /><strong data-start="2423" data-end="2445">Advanced Analytics</strong> – Get data-driven insights without extra Power BI licenses.</p>
<p data-start="2509" data-end="2676">With two flexible deployment options — <strong data-start="2548" data-end="2564">Embedded App</strong> (no E5 licence required) or <strong data-start="2593" data-end="2611">Direct Routing</strong> — businesses can tailor the setup to their budget and workflows.</p>
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<h3 data-start="2683" data-end="2704">Why Work With Us?</h3>
<p data-start="2706" data-end="2895">We’re not just a RingCentral partner. We’re specialists in <strong data-start="2765" data-end="2803">integrated communication solutions</strong>, with deep expertise in Microsoft Teams, UCaaS platforms, and enterprise voice deployments.</p>
<p data-start="2897" data-end="2921">By choosing us, you get:</p>
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<li data-start="2922" data-end="3010">
<p data-start="2924" data-end="3010"> <strong data-start="2927" data-end="2946">Expert guidance</strong> on choosing the right RingCentral setup for your organisation</p>
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<li data-start="3011" data-end="3090">
<p data-start="3013" data-end="3090">⚙️ <strong data-start="3016" data-end="3041">End-to-end deployment</strong> including Teams integration and number porting</p>
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<li data-start="3091" data-end="3164">
<p data-start="3093" data-end="3164">‍ <strong data-start="3099" data-end="3127">Staff training &amp; support</strong> to drive adoption and satisfaction</p>
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<li data-start="3165" data-end="3242">
<p data-start="3167" data-end="3242"> <strong data-start="3170" data-end="3196">Analytics &amp; monitoring</strong> to optimise performance and user experience</p>
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<p data-start="3244" data-end="3412">We’ve helped organisations across sectors <strong data-start="3286" data-end="3341">bridge the gap between Teams and advanced telephony</strong> — without the high cost or complexity of a full Microsoft phone stack.</p>
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<h3 data-start="3419" data-end="3433">Let’s Talk</h3>
<p data-start="3435" data-end="3599">If you’re looking to modernise your communications, reduce costs, and empower your teams with smarter calling, it’s time to explore RingCentral for Microsoft Teams.</p>
<p data-start="3601" data-end="3665"> <a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/contact/">Get in touch with us today to arrange a consultation or demo.</a></p>
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		<title>Laser Projectors Are Taking Over (And Here’s Why)</title>
		<link>https://videocentric.co.uk/laser-projectors-are-taking-over-and-heres-why/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Griffin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:17:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Audio & Video Technology]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://videocentric.co.uk/?p=74829</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Flat panels are getting bigger. But in modern offices, schools and hybrid workspaces? Bigger doesn’t always mean better. If you’ve...]]></description>
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<p data-start="245" data-end="277">Flat panels are getting bigger.</p>
<p data-start="279" data-end="371">But in modern offices, schools and hybrid workspaces? <strong data-start="333" data-end="370">Bigger doesn’t always mean better</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="373" data-end="500">If you’ve ever tried mounting a 98” screen on a plasterboard wall—or lugged it to another meeting room—you’ll know what I mean.</p>
<p data-start="502" data-end="530">Enter: <strong data-start="509" data-end="529">laser projectors</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="532" data-end="713">They’re bright. Portable. Maintenance-free. And with the 2026 EU ban on mercury lamps looming… they’re about to become the new standard for business, education, and hybrid meetings.</p>
<p data-start="715" data-end="739">Let’s break it all down.</p>
<h2 data-start="746" data-end="802">Flat Panels Are Growing — But Their Flexibility Isn’t</h2>
<p data-start="804" data-end="887">Yes, 85–100” displays are becoming standard in corporate boardrooms and classrooms.</p>
<p data-start="889" data-end="908">But there’s a snag:</p>
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<p data-start="912" data-end="926">They’re heavy.</p>
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<li data-start="927" data-end="950">
<p data-start="929" data-end="950">They’re wall-mounted.</p>
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<li data-start="951" data-end="981">
<p data-start="953" data-end="981">They’re a nightmare to move.</p>
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<p data-start="983" data-end="1096">That’s fine if you’ve got one permanent setup. Not so great for hybrid teams, mobile educators, or shared spaces.</p>
<p data-start="1098" data-end="1134">Laser projectors, on the other hand?</p>
<ul data-start="1136" data-end="1255">
<li data-start="1136" data-end="1172">
<p data-start="1138" data-end="1172"><strong data-start="1138" data-end="1162">Project 100”+ images</strong> with ease</p>
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<li data-start="1173" data-end="1211">
<p data-start="1175" data-end="1211"><strong data-start="1175" data-end="1211">Sit on a table, shelf or ceiling</strong></p>
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<li data-start="1212" data-end="1255">
<p data-start="1214" data-end="1255">And can be packed up and moved in minutes</p>
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</ul>
<p data-start="1257" data-end="1312">Perfect for today’s dynamic, hybrid-first environments.</p>
<h2 data-start="1319" data-end="1373">Why Laser Projectors Are Made for Modern Workspaces</h2>
<p data-start="1375" data-end="1458">Here’s why laser projectors are turning heads in classrooms, boardrooms and beyond:</p>
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<td data-col-size="md" data-start="1652" data-end="1702">Clear, vibrant visuals—even in well-lit rooms.</td>
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<td data-start="1703" data-end="1736" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1705" data-end="1735">Built-in Videoconferencing</strong></td>
<td data-col-size="md" data-start="1736" data-end="1792">Project Teams and Zoom calls <strong data-start="1767" data-end="1789">at life-size scale</strong>.</td>
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<td data-start="1793" data-end="1814" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1795" data-end="1813">Instant On/Off</strong></td>
<td data-col-size="md" data-start="1814" data-end="1862">No warm-up delays. Just plug in and present.</td>
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<td data-start="1863" data-end="1885" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1865" data-end="1884">Low Maintenance</strong></td>
<td data-col-size="md" data-start="1885" data-end="1932">20,000+ hour laser life. No bulbs. No faff.</td>
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<p data-start="1934" data-end="2080">Whether you’re teaching, pitching, or hosting global meetings, laser projectors give you the <strong data-start="2027" data-end="2054">clarity and flexibility</strong> flat screens can’t match.</p>
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<h2 data-start="5" data-end="57">Trusted Expert Picks: NEC and Epson Lead the Pack</h2>
<p data-start="59" data-end="160">At VideoCentric, we’ve tested and deployed more AV gear than most people will ever see in a lifetime.</p>
<p data-start="162" data-end="235">And when it comes to laser projectors? Two brands consistently stand out:</p>
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<p data-start="239" data-end="246"><strong data-start="239" data-end="246">NEC</strong></p>
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<p data-start="249" data-end="258"><strong data-start="249" data-end="258">Epson</strong></p>
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<p data-start="260" data-end="269">Why them?</p>
<p data-start="271" data-end="324">Because they’ve nailed what modern environments need:</p>
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<p data-start="328" data-end="397"><strong data-start="328" data-end="355">Excellent image quality</strong> (crisp text, natural colour reproduction)</p>
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<p data-start="400" data-end="452"><strong data-start="400" data-end="419">Quiet operation</strong> (no annoying fan noise mid-call)</p>
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<p data-start="455" data-end="513"><strong data-start="455" data-end="476">Proven durability</strong> (less downtime, fewer support calls)</p>
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<p data-start="516" data-end="588"><strong data-start="516" data-end="542">Seamless compatibility</strong> with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and hybrid setups</p>
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<p data-start="590" data-end="693">We’ve kitted out everything from classrooms to global HQs using these—and they deliver, time and again.</p>
<p data-start="695" data-end="830">If you&#8217;re wondering which model&#8217;s best for your space or software stack, we can recommend specific models based on real-world installs.</p>
<h2 data-start="837" data-end="874">Heads-Up: EU Lamp Ban Hits in 2026</h2>
<p data-start="876" data-end="900">This bit’s not optional.</p>
<p data-start="902" data-end="1003">The <strong data-start="906" data-end="933">EU Regulation 2023/2049</strong> will ban mercury-based projector lamps starting <strong data-start="982" data-end="1002">1st January 2026</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="1005" data-end="1028">Here’s what that means:</p>
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<p data-start="1032" data-end="1097">You <strong data-start="1036" data-end="1060">won’t be able to buy</strong> or import new lamp-based projectors.</p>
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<p data-start="1100" data-end="1160"><strong data-start="1100" data-end="1121">Replacement bulbs</strong>? They’ll become scarce. And expensive.</p>
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<p data-start="1163" data-end="1203">Ongoing support for legacy units? Risky.</p>
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<p data-start="1205" data-end="1363">If your estate still relies on lamp-based kit, <strong data-start="1252" data-end="1280">now’s the time to switch</strong> to laser or LED. Don’t wait until stock dries up—or prices shoot through the roof.</p>
<h2 data-start="1370" data-end="1416">Real-World Wins: Laser Projectors in Action</h2>
<p data-start="1418" data-end="1518">Need some inspiration? Here’s how laser projectors are already making life easier across industries:</p>
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<td data-start="1625" data-end="1648" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1627" data-end="1647">Teams/Zoom Rooms</strong></td>
<td data-col-size="md" data-start="1648" data-end="1725">Present remote participants and shared content at <strong data-start="1700" data-end="1722">room-filling scale</strong>.</td>
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<td data-start="1726" data-end="1742" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1728" data-end="1741">Education</strong></td>
<td data-col-size="md" data-start="1742" data-end="1822">Crystal-clear visuals + ultra-low maintenance = more teaching, less faffing.</td>
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<td data-col-size="md" data-start="1839" data-end="1908">Reliable projection for training, town halls and hybrid meetings.</td>
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<td data-start="1909" data-end="1928" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1911" data-end="1927">Portable Use</strong></td>
<td data-col-size="md" data-start="1928" data-end="2004">Compact enough to <strong data-start="1948" data-end="1968">take on the road</strong> or rotate between meeting spaces.</td>
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<p data-start="2006" data-end="2134">Whether you’re a tech lead, headteacher or event manager, laser projection gives you <strong data-start="2091" data-end="2133">maximum visibility with minimum hassle</strong>.</p>
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<h2 data-start="5" data-end="56">The Bottom Line: Laser Projectors Are the Future</h2>
<p data-start="58" data-end="77">Here’s the reality:</p>
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<p data-start="81" data-end="126">Flat panels are getting bulkier, not smarter.</p>
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<p data-start="129" data-end="180">Mercury-based lamp projectors are on their way out.</p>
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<p data-start="183" data-end="216">Hybrid work isn’t going anywhere.</p>
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<p data-start="218" data-end="293">Which makes laser projectors <strong data-start="247" data-end="292">the smartest upgrade you can make in 2025</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="295" data-end="303">They’re:</p>
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<p data-start="307" data-end="344"><strong data-start="307" data-end="319">Scalable</strong>: One unit, any room size</p>
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<p data-start="347" data-end="396"><strong data-start="347" data-end="359">Flexible</strong>: Move them between spaces in seconds</p>
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<p data-start="399" data-end="449"><strong data-start="399" data-end="411">Reliable</strong>: Zero bulb failures, minimal downtime</p>
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<p data-start="452" data-end="513"><strong data-start="452" data-end="468">Future-proof</strong>: Already compliant with upcoming regulations</p>
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<p data-start="515" data-end="668">And with brands like <strong data-start="536" data-end="545">Epson</strong> and <strong data-start="550" data-end="557">NEC</strong> offering enterprise-grade reliability, you’re not taking a gamble—you’re making a smart, strategic investment.</p>
<h2 data-start="675" data-end="717">Get Expert Help (No Guesswork Required)</h2>
<p data-start="719" data-end="819">We’ve been helping businesses, schools and government teams <strong data-start="779" data-end="818">make better AV decisions since 2001</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="821" data-end="834">So if you’re:</p>
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<p data-start="949" data-end="999">Curious what model will suit your space and budget</p>
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<p data-start="1001" data-end="1013">Let us help.</p>
<p data-start="1015" data-end="1179">You can book a <strong data-start="1030" data-end="1051">free consultation</strong> or <strong data-start="1055" data-end="1068">live demo</strong> where we walk you through side-by-side comparisons—so you can <strong data-start="1131" data-end="1178">see the difference before you spend a penny</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="1181" data-end="1345"><a class="" href="https://videocentric.co.uk/book-a-free-product-demo/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1184" data-end="1259">Book a Product Demo</a><br data-start="1259" data-end="1262" /><a class="" href="https://videocentric.co.uk/book-a-free-consultation/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1265" data-end="1345">Book a Free Consultation</a></p>
<p data-start="1352" data-end="1465"><strong data-start="1352" data-end="1415">Need help planning your migration before the 2026 lamp ban?</strong> Just drop us a line—we’ll map it all out for you.</p>
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		<title>The 9 Best All-in-One Collaboration Systems 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Griffin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Video meetings have become the <em>heartbeat</em> of modern business communication — especially in a world where hybrid work, distributed teams, and remote collaboration are the norm.</p>
<p>But &#8211; Not all meeting setups are created equal. If your team members are still connecting up their own laptops, attaching clunky webcams, struggling with audio or encountering cable chaos, you&#8217;re creating frustration, wasting time and costing your organisation money.</p>
<p>This is where <strong>all-in-one video conferencing systems</strong> comes in.</p>
<p>These aren’t pieced-together webcam kits. They’re purpose-built collaboration powerhouses — with built-in camera, speakers, microphones, display and processing unit — all in a <em>single device</em> and able to be moved from room-to-room effortlessly.</p>
<p>So, in this guide, new for summer 2025, you’ll discover the <strong>10 best all-in-one video conferencing systems</strong> — including the most advanced models from Yealink, Logitech, Neat, DTEN, Microsoft, and Cisco.</p>
<h2>What is an All-in-One Collaboration System?</h2>
<p>Our own definition of an “all-in-one” system means that it is <strong>a full collaborative system</strong> <strong>including the interactive touch screen</strong> and that’s what we have listed in our top 9.</p>
<p>However, our manufacturers often classify an “all-in-one” system as an Android meeting bar with built-in camera, microphones and speakers. By simply plugging this into a large interactive whiteboarding touch display, such as one from Iiyama, SmartBoard, Clevertouch and Avocor, a very neat solution can be created. But since these types of  all-in-ones do not come with a screen, we at Videocentric don&#8217;t class them as a true all-in-one. This post will spill the beans on the best true all-in-one products on the market now.</p>
<h2><strong>Why Go All-In-One?</strong></h2>
<p>Three words: <strong>speed, simplicity, and performance.</strong></p>
<p>These systems are designed to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Get up and running fast (no IT help needed)</li>
<li>Deliver crystal-clear video and room-filling audio</li>
<li>Register natively with leading clouds &#8211; Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex or Google Meet</li>
<li>Integrate whiteboarding, AI framing, BYOD, wireless content sharing, and more</li>
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<p>They’re perfect for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Executive offices</li>
<li>Open spaces &amp; Breakout zones</li>
<li>Mid-to-large conference rooms</li>
<li>Classrooms and collaboration hubs</li>
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<p>Here is our new Top 9 …..</p>
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<h3><strong> Yealink MeetingBoard Pro</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>A cost-effective AI canvas built for the remainder of this decade.</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Yealink-Meeting-Board-Image.png" width="390" height="390" /></p>
<p>The <strong>Yealink MeetingBoard Pro 75”</strong> benefits from market experience from earlier 65” and 86” (non-Pro) models and are the first to market supporting Microsoft MDEP on Android 13. 75” has been a common size for standard interactive whiteboards over many years, and has become one of the most popular sizes in passive display technology and TV, yet the all-in-one video communications industry has tended to side-step this ideal size….until now, that is.</p>
<p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>75” UHD touchscreen with anti-glare coating</li>
<li>Android-13 based OS with native Zoom Room or Teams Room application built-in</li>
<li>The first to support Microsoft’s MDEP architecture and security</li>
<li>Built-in 4K camera with auto-framing, intelliframe and speaker tracking</li>
<li>16-mic array and integrated stereo speakers</li>
<li>Supports external microphones, wired, wireless or ceiling<br />
Whiteboarding, annotation, and wireless screen sharing</li>
<li>Supports Yealink’s CTP touch console for extending control to the tabletop when seated</li>
<li>Out now and built for the “AI” revolutionAlready certified by Microsoft</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Best For:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Creative teams and design reviews<br />
Strategy workshops and client presentations</li>
<li>Training rooms and hybrid collaboration</li>
<li>Portability &#8211; Competitor systems are either too small at 50” or 65” or too tall to manouevre through doorways when 86”.</li>
<li>Budget-conscious organisations</li>
<li>Those with Yealink A-series (A10, A20, A30) room systems already. This is essentially a modern A40 in an all-in-one form factor, so your users are already familiar with it 1</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Bottom Line:<br />
</strong>If you want big-screen brilliance and secure collaboration at the right price, this MDEP board, new for 2025, turns every meeting space into a creative one. Not the right size? &#8211; then consider the new 65” or 86” Pro alternatives.</p>
<p><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/yealink-meetingboard-microsoft-teams-display-65-85/">Shop this product</a></p>
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<h3><strong> Logitech RallyBoard</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>Built for a variety of meeting spaces featuring Logitech’s “Digital Cocoon”.</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/rally-board-65-graphite-01.webp" width="1384" height="1038" /></p>
<p>Some would say that Logitech has been slow to market with an all-in-one solution, others would say they have learned from the mistakes of others and hit the market at the perfect time, with a sleek, aesthetically designed system that combines precision optics, audio excellence and multi-room flexibility with simplicity and reliability.</p>
<p>This system isn’t just about video meetings, it’s about impromptu brainstorms, whiteboarding, scheduling, room health and occupancy detection and everything in between.</p>
<p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>65” 4K anti-glare 20-point touchscreen with responsive inking and annotation<br />
Integrated Logitech Digital 4x Camera with wide-angle lens to capture close-up participants with razor-sharp video<br />
Advanced speaker system with 16 adaptive beamforming mics</li>
<li>Built-in Android processor for native MS Teams Room or Zoom Rooms (Google Meet later)</li>
<li>Connect a BYOD laptop or dedicated Windows meeting room PC device to connect with Teams, Zoom, Google or Webex desktop applications.</li>
<li>Digital Cocoon to create artificial video and audio boundaries when used in open spaces</li>
<li>A “flipping” rollabout feature. Allows the camera to be above the display in open spaces or below the display in small rooms. This unique flipover feature can be used while in a call and without disturbing any cables</li>
<li>Cable and accessory management is incredibly-well thought out, buttons and access panels being virtually invisible on the rear. Use of magnetic panels. A sense of being reassuringly more expensive than rival systems, for good reason !</li>
<li>Logitech’s “Spot” features are already built-in. Radar sensors pick out occupancy status and combine data with heat and CO2 detection ready for AI analysis and reporting, auto-sleep mode etc for improved environmental and fatigue performance.</li>
<li>System is installed on to its floor stand or on to a wall bracket before it is taken out of its box. Why? … you might ask! No need for laying it face down on a blanket, risking damage or sticky finger marks, until you’re finished with the messy stuff.</li>
<li>Takes two to unbox and assemble but no special communications or installation knowledge is required.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Best For:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A wide range of meeting room sizes</li>
<li>Large rooms where the “digital cocoon” will create artificial boundaries up to 7m away</li>
<li>Portability between rooms</li>
<li>Organisations with little or no IT staff on-site</li>
<li>Executive collaboration or training suites</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Bottom Line:<br />
</strong>It’s an incredibly polished system that has been designed with reflection of earlier competitor systems in mind. Only #2 in our list because of the cost of a 65” being significantly higher than our #1 contender’s 75” model. If budget isn’t an issue, then this could be your #1.</p>
<p><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/logitech-rally-board-meeting-room-collaboration/">Shop this product</a></p>
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<li>
<h3><strong> Neat Board Pro</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>Premium Norwegian design meets powerful collaboration.</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Neat-Board-Pro-Gen-2.jpg" width="904" height="600" /></p>
<p>The <strong>Neat Board Pro 65”</strong> is more than a video conferencing device — it’s a statement piece! Originally designed for small to medium sized rooms in 50” and 65” forms, the 2<sup>nd</sup>-Generation 65” “Pro” model is now suited to larger rooms with up to 10m reach.</p>
<p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>65” 4K multi-touch display with ultra-low latency</li>
<li>Advanced camera system with dual 50 mega-pixel sensors, auto-framing, and wide-angled (up to 113 degrees) digital PTZ.</li>
<li>Integrated 5-microphone array + full-range stereo speakers</li>
<li>Digital whiteboarding, annotation and content sharing</li>
<li>Single cable USB-C connectivity for BYOD via Windows laptop or Macbook.</li>
<li>Environmental sensors for air quality, presence and temperature</li>
<li>Stunning edge-to-edge glass, intuitive multi-touch controls, and AI-enhanced camera technology</li>
<li>Barco Clickshare-compatible for wireless BYOD &amp; PC (USB dongle) presentation</li>
<li>Neat’s App Hub allows Neat Board to become a “Miro Board”. Miro, one of the world’s leading collaborative apps, makes it effortless to sketch ideas, lead presentations, facilitate workshops for hybrid teams and manage complex workflows.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Adjustable height floor stand option</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Best For:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Design and innovation teams</li>
<li>Executive-level boardrooms</li>
<li>Mid-sized collaboration rooms</li>
<li>Zoom/Teams-native hybrid spaces</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Bottom Line:<br />
</strong> The Neat Board Pro is built for modern teams who want seamless collaboration wrapped in top-tier design.</p>
<p><a href="https://videocentric.co.uk/product/neat-board/">Shop this product</a></p>
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<li>
<h3><strong> DTEN D7X</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>Flexibility Unlimited !</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DTEN-D7X-Meeting-Room-Setup-.png" width="541" height="458" /></p>
<p>The <strong>DTEN D7X </strong>is a series of highly flexible collaboration boards built with cutting-edge hardware with intuitive design. It is arguably the most flexible all-in-one video board on the market, in that it is available in 55” and 75” sizes, in single or dual display format, in Windows or Android editions and running Zoom Rooms or MS Teams Room software. So, whatever your platform policy, DTEN has a D7X to suit.</p>
<p>With its sleek form factor and Zoom-first architecture, the D7X transforms standard meetings into dynamic, collaborative experiences.</p>
<p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Choice of 55” or 75” 4K anti-glare touchscreen</li>
<li>Most Meeting Boards are Android-only but D7X is also offered as a Windows edition</li>
<li>Zoom is a software company and so doesn’t produce its own hardware. However it has invested in DTEN to ensure that its products are designed with a “Zoom-first” approach.</li>
<li>Certified for Zoom Rooms and Teams Room</li>
<li>The built-in AI camera with smart framing and auto-focus, can be complemented by a unique pair of “Vue Pro” side-mount camera units. Each unit has 2 cameras cleverly designed to capture in-room participants at eve-level whether they be at the front of rear of the room.</li>
<li>15-mic array with voice isolation for crystal-clear audio. Even the softest voices can be heard from the back of the room.</li>
<li>Connects on Wired LAN or Wireless WiFi 6 making it extremely portable</li>
<li>Single-cable BYOD via USB-C includes 65W charging capability for your device</li>
<li>Wireless screen sharing + advanced whiteboarding</li>
<li>Unique AI-powered “Smart Gallery” when used in Zoom Rooms mode or “IntelliFrame” when used as a Teams Room system</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Best For:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Larger Zoom-enabled meeting rooms</li>
<li>Those with MS Windows platform policy, as well as those preferring Android.</li>
<li>Where 55” and 75” sizes work better than traditional 50”, 65” or 86” offered by rivals</li>
<li>Hybrid team collaboration, especially where dual displays are better suited</li>
<li>Rapid deployment with minimal cabling</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Bottom Line:<br />
</strong>Offering alternative sizes to the rest of the market and offering a choice of Windows vs Android, especially if you’re a Zoom-native organization that wants plug-and-play collaboration, then this US-designed solution is your go-to.</p>
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<h3><strong> Microsoft Surface Hub 3</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>The king of Teams-native collaboration displays.</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-74820" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/MSFT-Hub3_FB-image-3up_1600x600-300x113.avif" alt="" width="990" height="373" srcset="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/MSFT-Hub3_FB-image-3up_1600x600-300x113.avif 300w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/MSFT-Hub3_FB-image-3up_1600x600-768x288.avif 768w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/MSFT-Hub3_FB-image-3up_1600x600-350x131.avif 350w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/MSFT-Hub3_FB-image-3up_1600x600-600x225.avif 600w" sizes="(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px" /></p>
<p>The <strong>Surface Hub 3 </strong>isn’t just a display — it’s an <strong>enterprise-grade collaboration platform</strong> engineered by Microsoft, running on Windows and optimised for Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Whiteboarding. This 3<sup>rd</sup> generation system has been designed with over 10 years’ experience of Surface Hub business collaboration and video conferencing in mind. With its expansive touchscreen, smart inking capabilities, and enterprise-level compute, it’s built to drive high-impact meetings, design sessions, and boardroom presentations.</p>
<p>The world’s first collaborative meeting board in 2015 has evolved and today Surface Hub 3 looks <em>as premium as it performs</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Massive 85” 4K PixelSense touchscreen with responsive Surface Pen support. If that’s too big, consider the 50” instead.</li>
<li>Ultra-wide (136 degrees FoV) smart 4K camera with AI auto-framing and image optimization</li>
<li>Home-screen one-button join of Zoom, Webex, Teams or Google Meet meetings</li>
<li>Fully integrated Windows OS with Microsoft Teams Rooms experience</li>
<li>Multitasking with side-by-side apps (Whiteboard + PowerPoint, for example)</li>
<li>QR Code Join for casting wireless content, connecting to meetings and remotely managing controls from your mobile device</li>
<li>Includes Edge browser integration, providing access to websites, 3<sup>rd</sup>-party apps and personal content.</li>
<li>For the first time ever, a Teams Room system on Windows will be able to share and interact with content projected via Miracast. Announced January 2025, coming soon.</li>
<li>Dual display capability is supported by combining two Surface Hubs together</li>
<li>Portable even when no power supply is available. An APC Mobile Battery option is offered.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Best For:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Microsoft 365-first organisations</li>
<li>Brainstorming rooms</li>
<li>Hybrid strategy sessions and ideation</li>
<li>Teams that need deep Microsoft app integration (eg Office, OneNote, Windows Autopilot, Copilot, Intune, MS Defender, Azure Directory etc)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Bottom Line:<br />
</strong>The Surface Hub 3 is a top-tier solution for companies invested in the Microsoft ecosystem — offering unmatched integration, performance, and scale.</p>
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<h3><strong> Cisco Board Pro Gen.2</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>Cisco RoomOS for Webex as well as native Microsoft Teams Room. Unique intelligent collaboration.</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-74822" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/board-pro-g2-ds_5-300x163.avif" alt="" width="867" height="471" srcset="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/board-pro-g2-ds_5-300x163.avif 300w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/board-pro-g2-ds_5-350x191.avif 350w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/board-pro-g2-ds_5-600x327.avif 600w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/board-pro-g2-ds_5.avif 619w" sizes="(max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px" /></p>
<p>The Cisco Board Pro Gen.2, available in 55” or 75” sizes is the second generation of Cisco’s flagship touch-enabled collaboration display — and it’s packed with enterprise-grade enhancements allowing it to operate as a full MS Teams Room system with the option to join fully-featured Webex meetings and events.</p>
<p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p>
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<li>55” or 75” 4K interactive touchscreen</li>
<li>Dual AI-powered 48MP cameras for wide and long field of view</li>
<li>Built-in multi-channel speakers and woofer</li>
<li>14-element mic array with speaker tracking</li>
<li>Optional table or ceiling microphones, separate control console (Navigator), 4K optical PTZ camera and various mounting options</li>
<li>The only system on the market to support native Teams and native Webex in one system. The might of Microsoft and Cisco combined in this unique set of certified products.</li>
<li>Unlike most modern systems, SIP and H.323 protocols are still supported for those with legacy and secure communications on-premise, or privately hosted without the cloud.</li>
<li>Supports BYOD via USB-C and HDMI passthrough</li>
<li>Radio and non-radio editions for added security</li>
<li>Wireless sharing via Webex App, Microsoft Teams Cast, Miracast or Apple Airplay, depending on whether in Teams or Webex call and whether non-radio security is invoked.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Best For:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Mid-sized meeting rooms</li>
<li>Dual platform organisations requiring both MS Teams and Webex in the cloud</li>
<li>Secure organisations such as Government, Military, Bio Research, NATO requiring locked down systems, SIP or H.323 protocols.</li>
<li>Long-standing customers of Cisco, Tandberg &amp; Pexip, primarily those demanding high quality from US or Norwegian headquartered R&amp;D with the rigours of Microsoft and Cisco certification.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Bottom Line:<br />
</strong>If you&#8217;re looking for an Android, AI-enhanced board that is ultra secure and plays nicely across multiple platforms, including BOTH MS Teams and Webex at the same time, Cisco Board Pro Gen.2 must be your first choice.</p>
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<h3><strong> DTEN Me 27” Desktop</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>Personal collaboration, reimagined.</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-74824" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/03_DTEN_ME27_Benefits01_JustSetUpandGo_2-300x257.webp" alt="" width="698" height="598" srcset="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/03_DTEN_ME27_Benefits01_JustSetUpandGo_2-300x257.webp 300w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/03_DTEN_ME27_Benefits01_JustSetUpandGo_2-1024x878.webp 1024w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/03_DTEN_ME27_Benefits01_JustSetUpandGo_2-768x658.webp 768w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/03_DTEN_ME27_Benefits01_JustSetUpandGo_2-350x300.webp 350w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/03_DTEN_ME27_Benefits01_JustSetUpandGo_2-600x514.webp 600w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/03_DTEN_ME27_Benefits01_JustSetUpandGo_2.webp 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px" /></p>
<p>The DTEN Me 27” is the ultimate all-in-one Zoom desktop video device for personal offices, hot desks, virtual receptions, kiosks and shared work pods in a modern hybrid office space.</p>
<p>It’s compact, it’s plug-and-play and can be set up as a personal device of a Zoom Room system.</p>
<p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>In-built 27” Full HD multi-touch display</li>
<li>Built-in 3-camera array with massive 160 degrees FoV</li>
<li>8-microphone array with front-facing stereo speakers and echo-cancellation</li>
<li>Native Zoom Rooms software built in (no PC needed)</li>
<li>Acts as a large 2<sup>nd</sup> display for those wishing to plug in their laptop</li>
<li>Whiteboarding and wireless content sharing</li>
<li>An executive, touchscreen videophone of the highest calibre</li>
<li>Headquartered, designed, developed and manufactured in USA with R&amp;D investment from Zoom</li>
<li>Zoom Rooms certified (not MS Teams)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Best For:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Agencies and bureaus requiring Videophones with call transfer &amp; hunt group features etc. Coupled with Zoom Telephony, it becomes the most feature rich phone set up available in the market</li>
<li>Hybrid workstations and hot desking</li>
<li>Personal Zoom Rooms setups including Executive home offices</li>
<li>Consultancy &amp; one-on-one coaching sessions</li>
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<p><strong>Bottom Line:<br />
</strong>The DTEN Me is a sleek, high-quality solution that just works as a professional Zoom Rooms system. Ignore if your native collaboration platform is MS Teams (consider Yealink Deskvision A24 instead).</p>
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<h3><strong> Yealink DeskVision A24</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>All-in-one Teams Room solution for the collaborative huddle space or hybrid office.</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-74825" src="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/yealink-a24-main-300x300.webp" alt="" width="806" height="806" srcset="https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/yealink-a24-main-300x300.webp 300w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/yealink-a24-main-150x150.webp 150w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/yealink-a24-main-768x768.webp 768w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/yealink-a24-main-210x210.webp 210w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/yealink-a24-main-350x350.webp 350w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/yealink-a24-main-600x600.webp 600w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/yealink-a24-main-100x100.webp 100w, https://videocentric.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/yealink-a24-main.webp 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px" /></p>
<p>The Yealink DeskVision is a modern Android-based all-in-one appliance for Microsoft Teams Room or Zoom Rooms native pairing. Ideal for personal offices, hot desks, virtual receptions, kiosks and shared work pods in the modern hybrid office.</p>
<p>I<strong>Key Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>In-built 24” Full HD multi-touch display</li>
<li>Hidden 4K camera &amp; built-in speakers</li>
<li>Integrated microphones and stereo speakers and echo-cancellation</li>
<li>Native Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms software built in (no PC needed)</li>
<li>Doubles up as a second monitor when connected to your laptop</li>
<li>USB power delivery included for any connected PC</li>
<li>QI wireless charging set into its base for your mobile phone</li>
<li>Whiteboarding and wireless content sharing</li>
<li>Microsoft and Zoom certified</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Best For:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Hybrid workstations and hot desking</li>
<li>Personal Zoom Rooms setups including Executive home offices</li>
<li>Consultancy &amp; one-on-one coaching sessions</li>
<li>Free-standing in Huddle Space</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Bottom Line:<br />
</strong>The Yealink A24 is a sleek, high-quality solution that just works as a professional Teams Room system in a small space. In a Zoom Rooms environment, it only has one real competitor (the DTEN Me 27” Pro).</p>
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