Technology Record - Issue 22: Autumn 2021

93 lightweight and comfortable wearing style makes them ideal for use across office, home, remote and travel environments. Meanwhile, a noise cancelling microphone allows for enhanced concentration, removing unneces- sary ambient noise and augmenting the conver- sation experience with EPOS Voice technology. But, as I said, hybrid work is about more than just the headsets. At EPOS, we recognise that being able to read facial expressions and body language improves our ability to gauge people’s reactions to our ideas and allows conversations to flow more smoothly. Earlier this year we took our first steps into the video collaboration space with the introduction of the EXPAND Vision 3T – a video bar certi- fied for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android. This simple and intuitive device was designed specifically for focus groups and small meet- ing rooms of up to seven participants. It also includes an integrated camera and microphone array beamforming technology that optimises conferences by delivering some of the clearest communication possible for all participants. Between the EPOS ADAPT 200 series headsets and the EXPAND Vision 3T video collabora- tion bar, today’s workers will not only be able to hear more clearly, but also see more clearly as they collaborate with partners and colleagues around the world. The last component making up the ecosystem of devices for hybrid work is a speaker, such as the EXPAND Capture 5. This intelligent speaker for Microsoft Teams Rooms levels the playing field and empowers professionals whether they’re working remote or from the office. With a high-quality speaker that auto- mates live transcriptions, remote participants can easily follow along with what is being said and by whom – allowing for optimal collabora- tion and communication. Hybrid work is here to stay, but there is still something to be said for the ‘human connec- tion’ people get from face-to-face interactions. This means that replicating a natural experi- ence in the virtual world is more important than ever – a feat which can only be achieved by investing in the right technology. Equipped with premium audio and video solutions, employees will truly gain the best of both worlds, regardless of location. Theis Mørk is vice president of global product management at EPOS