Technology Record - Issue 22: Autumn 2021

98 www. t e c h n o l o g y r e c o r d . c om I NT E R V I EW O rganisations worldwide have adopted new ways to deliver flexible working methods to their employees, and audio equipment provider Jabra is facilitating this shift with intuitive technologies. The firm’s video solu- tions director for EMEA North James Spencer tells us more. What are the most notable changes in working trends since the pandemic? With an increase in remote working, we operate in distributed teams more now than ever before. We have seen a major shift as organisations com- mit to a future of hybrid working. This has led to an acceleration in the adoption of video usage and greater reliance on conferencing technology to keep teams connected, wherever they are. According to Jabra research, 66 per cent of office workers were using a stand-alone webcam or built-in PC camera before the pandemic hit. Now 86 per cent of home workers are doing the same. Organisations are evaluating the best work- ing models to ensure their teams can function effectively. This also means giving staff the tools to be productive and successful. Businesses are increasingly realising the benefits of professional technology for use in the home office. In addition, organisations are re-evaluating their physical office and real estate. With hybrid working on the rise, it is likely that office space will get smaller. Businesses must now assess the use of their current space and how to meet the changing requirements for staff. High-quality video conferencing technology is now more important than ever. How is Jabra contributing to – and improving – this market? Jabra has created a solution where everyone can feel engaged and interact without missing out on a key moment of any meeting. PanaCast 20’s personalised Intelligent Zoom ensures users stay in the centre of the frame and adjusts their picture as they move. With the Picture- in-Picture feature, users can integrate a second video stream within the main picture, so they can share a close-up of the main image while continuing to present in a smaller window. This takes the video experience to the next level, making meetings feel more seamless and natu- ral, as if everyone is in the same room. With this intelligent personal video camera, video conferencing and team collaboration should feel effortless. PanaCast 20 works with all leading unified communications platforms. Jabra is helping businesses worldwide deliver the flexible work environments that many employees want and need Enabling the change BY E L LY YAT E S - ROB E R T S “PanaCast 20 is the professional’s choice for a personal video solution for the home office”