Dec 8, 2020   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Cisco Announces Three New Webex Devices To Empower the Remote Worker and Enable a Safe Return to Office

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --

News Summary:

    --  Webex Desk Camera: perfect for both the home or the office with an
        industry-first AI feature.
    --  Webex Desk Hub: introduces a brand new category that simplifies
        hotdesking.
    --  Webex Desk: packed with intelligent features users want like noise
        cancellation and virtual backgrounds.

Today at WebexOne, Cisco expanded its line-up of collaboration devices designed to empower the remote worker and enable a safe return to the office. The three new devices joining our intelligent Webex device portfolio are Webex Desk Camera, Webex Desk Hub and Webex Desk.

It's clear that the future of work will involve a combination of remote and on-site interactions, known as hybrid-work. As the hybrid workplace takes shape, it's important that you have seamless, smart experiences whether you're at home or in the office--or somewhere in between. Together with the rest of Cisco's intelligent portfolio, the new devices announced today provide such experiences.

"Customers are telling us that they are rethinking their office spaces--many are moving towards hybrid work with more people working at home and more hotdesks in the office," said Jeetu Patel, SVP and GM, Security & Applications, Cisco. "So we are excited to be introducing two new devices, Webex Desk Camera and Webex Desk, that can be used at home or in the office as well as a brand new device called the Webex Desk Hub--a first for the industry--that allows personalized working in a shared space."

Details:

    --  Webex Desk Camera. Packed with the intelligent features you already know
        from our video portfolio - like facial recognition and occupancy metrics
        - the Webex Desk Camera is perfect for both the home or the office. And
        in an industry first that no other USB camera can do, you can now mute
        and unmute your microphone with a simple gesture--without ever touching
        your computer. Powered by the Webex platform like the rest of our desk
        portfolio, IT can manage the Desk Camera at scale so you'll never miss
        an update and never be without support. This means that even in an
        ever-evolving workplace, IT can meet the needs of the workforce -
        wherever they are.


    --  Preview: Webex Desk Hub. With many organizations rethinking and
        reconfiguring their office space,  getting back to the office may mean
        less desk space and more hotdesking for employees. With the new Webex
        Desk Hub, it's super simple to make any available desk your personal
        space.  This new category of device is powerful enough to provide
        amazing quality video meetings and phone calls but also allows you to
        pair, charge, and connect all the things you've come to rely on for
        productivity and collaboration such as your own camera, headset,
        display, laptop and mobile. It is wrapped with intelligence to provide a
        consistent experience that enables you to get stuff done. In addition,
        Webex Desk Hub lets you reserve a desk using your laptop, badge or cell
        phone to authenticate your identity. This is not a basic device for
        hotdesking as you know it; the Webex Desk Hub is truly built for a new
        way of working. Of course, it's not only easy to use but also to manage.
        The Webex Desk Hub gathers real-time environmental data, occupancy, and
        desk usage to help manage the new office space. Or use it to deploy
        digital signage with reminders to help enable a safe return.
    --  Preview: Webex Desk. Just like it's "big sister" the Webex Desk Pro, the
        Webex Desk allows you to engage your audience by using slides or videos
        as your backdrop while you present--a feature we call "immersive
        presenter". It transforms your experience by enabling you to connect to
        meetings, co-create and stay productive whether you're at home or in the
        office. It is competitively priced for an all-in-one device with
        intelligent features users want like noise cancellation, virtual
        backgrounds and facial recognition. Use it as your primary display and
        connect to any meetings service. With a high-quality camera, microphone
        and speakers, it is super simple to set up, with no IT or technical
        knowledge required. You can be up and running in minutes.

Additional Resources

    --  Also announced today: the all new Webex with more than 50 new features
        and the new Webex App Hub with integrations to simplify workflows.
    --  Comes on the heels of Cisco announcing an agreement to acquire IMImobile
        and intent to acquire Slido.

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