They are all good points, perhaps I can expand on what I mean.
Currently, we set up all our meeting rooms with an appropriate sized TV,
then;
- hook up an HDMI cable with a mini DVI>HDMI Dongle and a USB-C>HDMI Dongle
- Attach an Apple TV (for Airplay), and
- Attach a Google Chromecast device
This set up allows 95% of all devices (inc mobiles and tablets) to use the
screen for meeting purposes, and we really enjoy the flexibility it gives
to all members.
The challenge is to now pick hardware for both videos conferencing via
multiple computers, tablet and mobile devices, plus have the ability to use
mobiles for audio-only conference calls.
Alex challenged me in that this is not a "must", well our community (and
many businesses in Sydney in general) are not head offices, and 80% of the
companies that use our space have teams based elsewhere. So for our
community video conferencing facilities are an integral part of their
workflow and a feature that we would love to support to the best of our
ability.
Currently, we are testing out a Logitech Group COnferencing
unit
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/logitech-group-video-conferencing-system-for-mid-to-largesized-meeting-rooms-ab84646?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvYnH1ILk3gIVlIqPCh1E_A6pEAQYAiABEgKf3PD_BwE
but it has been a little clunky, and I have therefore been looking into
other options, especially the Google Hangouts
Hardware
https://enterprise.google.com/intl/en_au/chrome/devices/google-hangouts-meet-hardware-kit/
given that the majority of our community ues the Google Enterprise suites
to run their email, calendars, tasks and online drive.
In addition to this, an increasingly critical component of our tech stack
is the use of Google Calendar for us to sync meeting rooms across multiple
platforms. Given that when using google calendar natively, it will
automatically generate an online video chat code (through Google Hangouts)
plus I am assuming it also has the ability (via the chrome store) to add in
apps to the other major platforms (slack, skype, zoom, appear.in, go to
webinar, etc.)
All that said, I would love to know if there is a solution that works well
in your community?
Carl
On Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 8:35:59 AM UTC+11, Carl Sullivan wrote:
>
> Hey Guys,
>
> In the 7 years, we have been running coworking, I have noticed a shift
> from meeting spaces that have the optional extra video conferencing system
> to it being a must in almost any meeting room that is 3 people or more.
>
> The challenge is selecting the right video conferencing hardware that can
> support a wide range of solutions since every company who is a member of
> our space has a different software stack they prefer.
>
> SO... what are your recommendations for video conferencing hardware? If
> you would like to expand to your complete physical tech for a meeting
> space, I am also very interested in that. And what programs do you notice
> your members using most often for video conferencing?
>
> Carl
>
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