Holograms are coming to Cisco Webex
Webex Hologram is Cisco’s new augmented reality meeting solution
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At its WebexOnevirtual event, Cisco has unveiled its next-generationonline collaboration toolfor hybrid work which aims to makevideo conferencingmore immersive.
Webex Hologram is the industry’s first real-time meeting solution that leverages augmented reality headsets to combine the meeting functionality ofCisco Webexwith immersive 3D holograms.
According to theCisco Hybrid Work Index, 64 percent of employees agree that the ability towork from homedirectly affects whether or not they stay at a job or decide to leave. For this reason, organizations will need to increasingly offer flexible work arrangements if they wish to retain top talent. However, remote work poses a challenge for teams that require hands-on collaboration in a number of fields including design and manufacturing which is why Cisco has created Webex Hologram.
EVP and general manager of Cisco’s security and collaboration division, Jeetu Patel provided further insight on the company’s new offering in apress release, saying:
“Our mission at Cisco is to empower the 3 billion digital workers on the planet to participate equally from anywhere in the world. Webex Hologram represents a large step toward our mission of delivering a delivering a work experience so seamless that there is no gap between virtual and in-person collaboration.”
Webex Hologram
In addition tohybrid work, pandemic safety protocols have also heightened the need for enterprises to offer immersive virtual meetings and training sessions.
For instance, when a new surgical device is introduced in the healthcare industry, physicians, technicians, sales and support teams need to be trained on it quickly. With Webex Hologram, this training can be done remotely to save time and travel expenses while providing the ability for a hospital’s staff to see the surgical device from every angle and at its actual size just like if they were in the room with it.
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Unlike 2D and othervirtual meetingexperiences, Webex Hologram enables a feeling of co-presence by delivering photorealistic, real-time holograms of actual people. Presenters can even share both physical and digital content in a way that allows users to co-create and collaborate.
Webex Hologram is also compatible with a number of existingAR headsetssuch asMagic LeapandMicrosoft HoloLens.
While we’ll likely hear more about Cisco’s new collaboration tool for hybrid work once it’s ready to launch, businesses interested in trying it out for themselves canvisit this sitenow to request to be part of the pilot.
After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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