The quality of the technology used in the conference room is vital to the success of meetings. When people are unable to communicate with each other in meetings because of technical issues, the team’s experience and productivity suffer. An unsatisfactory experience during meetings could result in a decline in morale, both for office and remote employees. The good news is, the implementation of boardroom technology can help companies reduce stress and save money through improved productivity and remote collaboration.
The best conference room technology for your company depends on the space and the type of gathering you’re hosting. There are solutions for every space, from small huddle rooms to large conference rooms and executive boards. You’ll want a solution that can be scalable, cost-effective and easy to use.
Participants can collaborate more easily with flat panel interactive devices, such as digital whiteboards, than they can with traditional methods. They offer a wider viewing surface for immersive presentations and can be operated using the mouse or touch screen to provide hands-free access. Certain models also come with HD cameras that eliminate the fish-eye effect and give remote participants an improved view of the speaker.
Video conferencing tools are increasingly popular in meeting rooms. New high-definition video cameras as well as audio systems allow for more authentic engaging video calls. Meeting participants feel more connected. Many video conferencing software tools have document sharing features that remove the need to email back and to allow all participants to collaborate and create documents in real time.