21st November 2022, Dubai, UAE – The world’s first true Hybrid Work Experience Center (HWEC) opens its doors to the public in Dubai Design District (d3). The HWEC is an initiative that brings together the best-of-breed technology and workplace partners at the Bene showroom in Dubai. Visitors will be able experience how the office of the future will look and serve hybrid and flexible working models. Merging modern interior design and innovative furniture with the latest technology, the HWEC accommodates various areas. The concept caters for secluded and semi-secluded setups in open offices, to meeting spaces for in-person and hybrid meetings, each dedicated to modern work use case scenarios.
The future is hybrid
In the past three years, switching from office to remote, to hybrid work, employees have experienced the advantages of having access to multiple kinds of workspaces. And according to Jabra’s latest research on this topic, 68% of employees see their ideal work week as a combination of working remotely and in the office. With a hybrid model, they know they’ll be able to access spaces that are conducive to socialization, collaboration, and focus. They also gets balance work and life in a way that makes the most sense to them.
Technology showcased
Jabra, Microsoft, Lenovo, Sharp/NEC, and DUTCO Tennant launch the world’s first Hybrid Work Experience Center together with six other partners in Dubai’s Design District.
Jabra PanaCast Video Conferencing Solutions
The PanaCast 50 is the first new-normal-ready intelligent video bar. Built with three 13-megapixel cameras, mounted in a high-precision, multi-camera array, cover every part of the room. The patented real-time video stitching technology intelligently decides exactly the right point to live-stitch the three feeds together. Furthermore, creating a smooth, 180° view in high-definition Panoramic-4K, providing a new outcome in the video conferencing technology. (https://amzn.to/3i2iZMd)
Lenovo Thinksmart core+ Controller
Lenovo ThinkSmart Core+ Controller kit for Microsoft Teams Rooms adds smarter collaboration technology to video conferencing rooms of all sizes. It includes ThinkSmart Core, a computing device built on the Intel vPro® platform and certified for Microsoft Teams. It has a Controller display, Premier Support, and ThinkSmart Manager Premium software, for remote manageability, deployment, and more. (https://amzn.to/3TVV8en)
Jupiter Pana Screens
Pana’s 21:9 ultra-wide 5K resolution brings a refreshing form factor to the conventional display market. The 8-foot-wide Pana 105 canvas optimizes team productivity allowing for improved interaction and workplace collaboration. More pertinent information gets placed in our visual sweet spot increasing our comprehension and productivity. Pana Screens are ideal for the new front-row layout of Microsoft teams video conferencing. (https://www.jupiter.com/displays/)
SHARP/NEC Screens
The MultiSync® WD551 is an all-in-one smart solution for modern meeting spaces. It enhances meetings experiences with instant access whether in-room or remote. The integrated IoT sensors gathers telemetry from its environment such as temperature, light, and air, and supports smart building strategies.
About d3
Dubai Design District (d3) is a space where the world of design, art, and fashion co-exist. It inspires to discover new perspectives and change the ordinary to the extraordinary. d3 not only welcomes but also enables disruptive thinking to create a world of endless possibilities through its beautifully designed spaces and unique community offerings.
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