The RoomReady Review – April 2021

The RoomReady Review - September 2020
Vol 14 • April 2021
IN THIS ISSUE
Forging the New Return-to-Work Frontier
Introducing the RoomReady Tech Lab
Upcoming Webinar: What’s Next for Connected Justice
LETTER FROM CEO AARON MCARDLE
It’s an exciting time for all of us, especially since companies are reopening their doors and employees are heading back to the office. And when they do come back to the workplace, they’re going to bring their new reliance on video conferencing solutions with them.

Will that be a problem? For some, no. But for most, employees are going to expect their meetings rooms to have the same video functionalities they’ve relied upon for the past year…so changes will be required.

Thankfully, every problem has a solution. And that solution is to make sure your meeting rooms are prepared for your employees’ new meeting expectations.

For example, how are your employees using video technology? Is it different than it was 15 months ago? Can your existing tech stack seamlessly handle Zoom, Webex and Teams meetings? Are your meeting rooms OK as is, and how do you know?

As you think about what’s next for your meeting rooms, know that we’re here to help. Whether a quick meeting room health check to get your room up and running or some dedicated time with our recently launched Tech Lab (more on this below), we want to make sure your meeting rooms are prepared for return to work.

Sincerely,

Aaron McArdle
CEO, RoomReady 
FEATURED
Forging the New Return-to-Work Frontier
Employees are heading back to the office in greater numbers, which means it’s time for businesses to rethink everything about their current meeting rooms. Why? Because the hybrid work environment is taking over. 

MEETING ROOM FACT OF THE MONTH
95%
expect some degree of video installation growth in 2021
According to Commercial Integrator’s 2021 State of the Industry Report, video installations will become a staple this year.
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Introducing the RoomReady Tech Lab
On April 1, we officially launched our Tech Lab. Its goal is to help customers visualize their current video conferencing and AV technology reality and potential future solutions through a virtual technology test drive. 

We’re so sure that the Tech Lab will help you determine your next steps that we want to give you 16 hours for free. We only have limited spots and this offer is only good through June 30th. Schedule your 30-minute kickoff meeting today and let’s get your rooms return ready. 

ROOMREADY IN THE NEWS
Upcoming Webinar: What’s Next for Connected Justice
What is the future of the video connected justice system? Join RoomReady and Cisco on May 19th at 9:30 am CDT as we answer this question and more. 

LATEST MEETING ROOM NEWS
The Great Big (and Confusing) Return to the Office is Beginning
Predictions for the future of office spaces are varied, but one thing is certain: the return to the office is happening and office spaces will likely never be the same.

Cisco Retools Webex, Is Ready to Fight Back
During Cisco Live, held virtually earlier this month, Cisco unveiled a slew of updates to its Webex product to improve usability and employee well-being, as well as combat video fatigue.