It is undoubtedly one of the stars of containment, like Teams, Skype or Lifesize and all other videoconferencing solutions that have made teleworking possible. Zoom, as it happens, intends to continue its expansion. To improve the experience for employees so that they can connect remotely and be productive, Zoom has just announced the launch of Zoom For Homewhich adds a range of teleworking devices to its videoconferencing software interface. " Having experienced working remotely ourselves over the last few months, it was clear that we needed to innovate a new category dedicated to remote workers." said Zoom CEO Eric S. Yuan.
To achieve this, the start-up, whose share price has soared since last March, has teamed up with conference room equipment specialist DTEN to create a immersive and productive workspace. " Three months ago, it was a question of ensuring that employees had the right ergonomic configuration. We've now moved on to the phase of ensuring that employees have the right devices to help them be more productive." said Rich Costello, principal research analyst at IDC.
Zoom from Home consists of a all-in-one device 27-inch screen with three integrated wide-angle cameras for high-resolution video, eight microphones for crystal-clear sound during calls and meetings, and a touch screen for interactive screen sharing. It also acts as a whiteboard, allowing content to be annotated. In addition, the solution synchronises with the user's calendar, meeting settings and phone.
Installation is presented as very simple, with Zoom for Home - DTEN ME connecting seamlessly to anyone with a Zoom Meeting licenceincluding Basic. The solution is also compatible with all Zoom Rooms devices, including other hardware solutions from Neat and Poly. Zoom for Home - DTEN ME is available for pre-order at a price of 599 US$ and is due for delivery in August 2020.
