AVT Question: Please share insight into display technology trends, new form factors, and applications.
Thought Leader: Sonia Ochani, Business Insights Manager, Business Communications at Sennheiser
The landscape of AV solutions for collaboration in meeting rooms is constantly evolving, driven by the demands of modern businesses and their remote workforce. Organizations are embracing innovative AV solutions to foster productive, engaging, and seamless communication while encouraging content sharing and interactive experiences. As AV technology advances, decision-makers must stay informed on the latest trends to ensure they make the right investments to enhance communication and collaboration experiences.
Spatial audio and 3D sound creates a realistic soundscape, making it feel as if the voices and audio cues are coming from specific directions in the meeting room, and enhancing participant immersion." — Sonia Ochani, Business Insights Manager, Business Communications at Sennheiser
When making purchases, AV/IT managers should consider adaptable AV solutions for varying room sizes and configurations that offer cost-effectiveness and future proofing; bring-your-own-device (BYOD) AV solutions that accommodate a wide range of devices and operating systems, empowering participants to share content effortlessly; AI-powered audio solutions that can identify and eliminate background noise and echoes, enabling participants to focus on the conversation; AI-driven audio calibration that optimizes sound settings based on the room's acoustics, ensuring consistent audio quality in different environments; and AI-powered video features such as auto-framing, person tiling, gesture recognition, and capturing room data. These components are growing needs in facilitating effective communication and collaboration in modern meeting environments.
One additional growing trend is seamless content sharing. Cable-free content sharing solutions are gaining popularity due to their ease of use and enhanced flexibility. Wireless presentation systems enable seamless sharing of content from laptops, smartphones, and tablets to meeting room displays without the need for cables or adapters.
Real-time collaboration tools, such as interactive whiteboards, annotation features, and digital notes that enhance engagement during meetings are also a growing trend. These tools allow participants to actively contribute, brainstorm, and collaborate on shared content.
And finally, spatial audio and 3D sound creates a realistic soundscape, making it feel as if the voices and audio cues are coming from specific directions in the meeting room, and enhancing participant immersion.
