Leveraging Microsoft Teams with Webex: The Perfect Pairing

The hybrid work era ushered in by COVID-19 has made companies take collaboration solutions seriously.  Thriving and always-connected virtual workplaces are the new normal. Amidst these makeshift years, Microsoft Teams has successfully become a frontrunner that has bridged the gaps seamlessly. Pairing it with Cisco Webex enhances the experience and boosts participation and productivity.  Here's a list of all the latest devices that are compatible with Microsoft Teams and can give you a seamless communication experience in your Microsoft Teams Room: 

Cisco Room Bar

Room Bar is an all-in-one video conferencing bar that gives you a smooth BYOD experience via USB passthrough and native.  It also comes with a laptop-free video collaboration feature — A perfect device for transformational meeting experiences. This device comes with:

• 12 MP Wide Lens Camera; 120° Field-of-View; 5X Digital Zoom   
• Built-in Microphone Array & Dual Stereo Speaker  
• 4K Display, and Content Sharing; Dual Screen Support USB-C Passthrough & Wireless Content Sharing   
• Native 10-inch Touch Panel  
• Control Hub when Cloud Registered   

Cisco Room Bar Pro

 An integrated video bar, with AI-enhanced features, his device is a top choice for medium-sized meeting spaces because of its inclusive, intelligent video capabilities.  It has features like:

• Dual lens, 96MP, 112° & 70° HFOV   
• Spatial sound; built-in mics; audio over IP, USB & analog   
• Triple screen (4K60)  
• Touch controls with Room Navigator  
• Extended with analogue, USB-A/C, HDMI, POE Medium  
• Native RoomOS and Microsoft Teams  
• Integrated video bar appliance  

Cisco Kit Plus

Webex Room Kit Plus is a collaboration solution that incorporates flat panel displays for improved usability for medium to large-sized meeting rooms. Some additional features include:

• Full HD video conference device bundle optimized for large workspaces, including conference rooms, boardrooms, training rooms, and auditoriums   
• 80 MP Cisco Quad Camera   
• 3 displays compatibility  
• Native MTR support   
• 4K wireless content sharing via Webex, Miracast, and Apple AirPlay for exceptional presentations, or via USB and HDMI passthrough   
• Integrated 80 MP, multi-lens camera, speaker system, and microphones   
• BYOD with USB-C AOC Cable  
• Cloud & On-Prem both available  

Cisco® Room Kit EQX

Cisco® Room Kit EQX is an integrated collaboration device with an AI-infused video conferencing system. It is a great collaboration tool with additional flexible mounting features. The following features make it a must-have device for meeting and huddle rooms: 

• Intelligent, ultra-immersive video conferencing system for any medium or large collaboration space  
• 4x CMOS image sensors with machine-intelligent switching and up to 20 MP resolution per lens   
• Features seamless integration with 65” to 75” external displays and limited support for 75” to 85” screens (3 external displays compatibility)  
• 6 x loudspeakers, 1 bass unit  
• 83° horizontal & 50° vertical FoV  
• Automatic group framing (audio + face detect)   
• Speaker tracking  
• 4K wireless content sharing via Webex, Miracast, and Apple AirPlay for exceptional presentations, or via USB and HDMI passthrough   
• BYOD with USB-C AOC Cable 
• Cloud & On-Prem both available   

Cisco Desk Pro

The Cisco Desk Pro is a premier smart collaboration desk and shared space device. It is a feature-rich device that includes: 

• 27-inch LCD monitor   
• 4K UHD camera   
• Digital Whiteboarding Pen   
• USB-C Connection   
• 8 Element Microphone Array 
• Integrated Camera, Microphone, and Speaker 

Enhance communication and collaboration with these devices for a glitch-free Microsoft Teams Room-powered virtual workplace.  These cutting-edge Webex devices offer businesses of all sizes a comprehensive solution to experience and manage hybrid teams efficiently.

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Amit Arora Head of Marketing

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