Work your way - Jabra

As organizations across the globe accelerate return-to-office initiatives, the demand for seamless hybrid work experiences has surged. According to Jabra, the shortage of small, agile meeting spaces is one of the biggest barriers to effective collaboration today. Employees expect technology that just works—without delays, glitches, or limitations—especially in compact huddle rooms where BYOD (bring your own device) culture is booming.So, what does it really take to simplify hybrid work—and what are the tools and mindsets shaping that future?In this episode of Work Your Way, Olly Henderson, the VP of Video Products at Jabra, sits down with Jonas Gyalokay, co-founder and board member at Airtame, to explore how businesses are adapting their tech stacks to meet the evolving needs of hybrid teams. From the return-to-office wave in North America to new innovations like the Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS and Airtame Hub, they discuss the intersection of workplace culture, collaboration equity, and cutting-edge AV tech.Highlights from the episode include…The shift back to the office is on: Driven by government policy and corporate leadership, companies in the U.S. are bringing employees back—sparking urgent demand for well-equipped small meeting spaces.BYOD is back in a big way: As employees bring more powerful personal devices into the office, businesses are embracing flexible, device-agnostic solutions that allow anyone to start a meeting in seconds.Remote management is key: Jabra and Airtame are both investing in cloud-based device management platforms to ensure IT teams can monitor, maintain, and scale their hybrid environments with ease.Jonas Gyalokay is the co-founder of Airtame, where he spent over eight years as CEO and now focuses on strategic partnerships and global marketing. With more than twelve years of experience in the AV and collaboration tech space, Jonas has been instrumental in scaling Airtame into a leading provider of wireless screen sharing and hybrid meeting solutions. Prior to Airtame, he co-founded BIT BLUEPRINT, an IT consultancy focused on open source innovation, and previously worked in IT support for enterprise clients.

Explore the game-changing Acadia tabletop stand, a flexible, construction-free solution for video-enabled meeting rooms. In this episode, industry leaders Chris Neto (Starin), Chris Discotto (Salamander Designs), and Joshua Blalock (Jabra) discuss how this innovative product simplifies room setup, reduces costs, and adapts to evolving workspace needs—all while maintaining a sleek, aesthetic design. Perfect for businesses looking to enhance their meeting spaces with minimal effort and maximum impact.

Explore the game-changing Acadia tabletop stand, a flexible, construction-free solution for video-enabled meeting rooms. In this episode, industry leaders Chris Neto (Starin), Chris Discotto (Salamander Designs), and Joshua Blalock (Jabra) discuss how this innovative product simplifies room setup, reduces costs, and adapts to evolving workspace needs—all while maintaining a sleek, aesthetic design. Perfect for businesses looking to enhance their meeting spaces with minimal effort and maximum impact.

Craig Durr, Chief Analyst and Founder at the Collab Collective, sits down with Josh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist, Jabra and Microsoft MVP, and Danny Hayasaka, Senior Director of Marketing and Emerging Technologies at Call One, Inc.Learn how Jabra integrates within the Microsoft Teams ecosystem and the latest AI-driven solutions, revolutionizing how we collaborate in hybrid and distributed work environments.

Craig Durr, Chief Analyst and Founder at the Collab Collective, sits down with Josh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist, Jabra and Microsoft MVP, and Danny Hayasaka, Senior Director of Marketing and Emerging Technologies at Call One, Inc.Learn how Jabra integrates within the Microsoft Teams ecosystem and the latest AI-driven solutions, revolutionizing how we collaborate in hybrid and distributed work environments.

Craig Durr, Chief Analyst and Founder at the Collab Collective, sits down with Josh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist, Jabra and Microsoft MVP, and Danny Hayasaka, Senior Director of Marketing and Emerging Technologies at Call One, Inc.Learn how Jabra integrates within the Microsoft Teams ecosystem and the latest AI-driven solutions, revolutionizing how we collaborate in hybrid and distributed work environments.

Craig Durr, Chief Analyst and Founder at the Collab Collective, sits down with Josh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist, Jabra and Microsoft MVP, and Danny Hayasaka, Senior Director of Marketing and Emerging Technologies at Call One, Inc.Learn how Jabra integrates within the Microsoft Teams ecosystem and the latest AI-driven solutions, revolutionizing how we collaborate in hybrid and distributed work environments.

Craig Durr, Chief Analyst and Founder at the Collab Collective, sits down with Josh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist, Jabra and Microsoft MVP, and Danny Hayasaka, Senior Director of Marketing and Emerging Technologies at Call One, Inc.Learn how Jabra integrates within the Microsoft Teams ecosystem and the latest AI-driven solutions, revolutionizing how we collaborate in hybrid and distributed work environments.

At InfoComm 2023, Barco and Jabra showcased the ClickShare CX-50, marking a leap in meeting room technology. Josh Blalock, the Chief Video Evangelist at Jabra joins Yannic Laleeuwe, the Segment Marketing Director Workplace at Barco and Ryan Ostrow, the ClickShare Presales Engineer at Barco to highlight the second-generation ClickShare CX50's compatibility with Jabra's Panacast camera. This innovative tool facilitates effortless content sharing and collaboration in meetings, supporting both in-room and remote participation. With features designed for meeting equity, such as the ability to split views participants and content , the CX-50 ensures engaging and efficient meetings.

At InfoComm 2023, Jupiter and Jabra unveiled their collaborative innovation, the Jupiter Pana 105 and Jabra PanaCast 50, aimed at transforming video conferencing and collaborative workspaces. The event featured insights from Josh Blalock, the Chief Video Evangelist at Jabra, and Justin Shong, the VP of Global Sales and Marketing at Jupiter, who discussed the development and integration of their respective products.Their partnership focuses on improving the visual quality and immersive experience in professional settings, leveraging technological advancements such as Microsoft's Front Row to meet the demands for wider, more inclusive video layouts. With the introduction of the third-generation Pana series, Jupiter emphasizes a commitment to enhancing collaboration equity and enticing professionals back to office environments by offering high-quality, versatile display solutions.

A significant spotlight was cast on the evolving landscape of video conferencing and collaboration technologies, highlighting the strategic partnership between Crestron and Jabra at InfoComm 2023. Neil Fluester, Global Director of Technology Alliances at Crestron, and Josh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist at Jabra, to delve into the synergies between Crestron AirMedia and the PanaCast 50 camera system.In a detailed discussion, Fluester and Blalock explored the functionalities and advantages of the Crestron AirMedia setup, particularly in conjunction with the Jabra PanaCast 50 camera. The duo emphasized the solution's wireless BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) capabilities for Microsoft Teams environments, aiming to eliminate the cumbersome array of cables typically required in conference rooms. The AirMedia Connect adapter, pivotal to this setup, allows for wireless content sharing and enhances the PanaCast 50's capabilities by enabling wireless video and audio transmission, thus simplifying the user experience. This integration not only streamlines the workflow but also offers flexibility in how spaces can be utilized, making it a noteworthy advancement in conference room technology.

In an engaging discussion hosted by Lauren Semenero, the Head of Customer Success at Jabra, Olly Henderson, the Head of Technical Solutions at Jabra delves into the history and evolution of video collaboration. From its inception as a luxury for the few to the widespread, internet-based platforms of today, Henderson highlights the journey from high-cost, exclusive setups to accessible, platform-agnostic solutions led by companies like Cisco, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. This transition marks a significant shift towards democratizing video communication, making it cheaper and more adaptable for various uses.Henderson further discusses Jabra's strategic response to these industry shifts, emphasizing its focus on audio excellence and partnerships, notably with Microsoft, to thrive in a market where hardware and software are increasingly decoupled. Jabra's adaptation to the changing landscape showcases its agility in meeting the demands of modern video collaboration platforms and users.The conversation also touches on Jabra's channel strategy, underscoring the importance of distribution partners, service providers, and integrators in bringing Jabra's products to the market. Henderson's insights provide a concise overview of not just the technological advancements in video collaboration but also the strategic business approaches that ensure Jabra remains at the forefront of this dynamic industry.

In this podcast episode, we dive into a riveting conversation with two key voices from the tech industry - Olly Henderson, Head of Technical Solutions at Jabra, and Dan Ferrisi, Editor in Chief at Commercial Integrator. Ferrisi lays the groundwork with his compelling insight on the evolving nature of workspaces, "We need to evolve for the future. We can't use the models and the modalities of the past."Responding to this, Henderson takes a deep dive into the shift towards more collaborative and focused office environments in 2023. One of his key quotes on hybrid work stands out: "The hybrid work environment needs to be more collaborative. It has to offer that human interaction you get from being in the same room together."Henderson illuminates the role of Jabra's state-of-the-art products, like the Panacast 50, in this transformation. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that intricately weaves together expert insights and practical solutions for the future of work.