users into a circle of frustration. In particular, a lack of audio clarity and reliability of conferencing systems can significantly impact communication, decision-making, and overall productivity. Meeting participants plagued by poor sound end up dealing with misunderstandings and cognitive fatigue. Moreover, AI tools such as Copilot in Microsoft Teams – intended to simplify employee workflows – will be unable to deliver the expected efficiency improvements if the supporting meeting room hardware is not up to the task. Audio quality that was once deemed “good enough” in pre-AI times is no longer adequate, given the advanced capabilities and expectations of current technologies. Organisations seeking to address the effect of subpar technology – from employee dissatisfaction and retention issues to notable impacts on business outcomes – need to emphasise the
create a work ecosystem that enriches the employee experience globally, while improving ROI through enhanced efficiency, morale, and satisfaction. Investing in high-quality collaboration solutions, such as Shure’s IntelliMix Room Kits for Microsoft Teams Rooms, can significantly enhance employee experiences and make day-to-day operations more cohesive and effective. These advanced room kits offer engaging audio and video experiences that make employees feel present in the same room. Intuitive, one-touch operation shifts the focus away from dealing with technology and towards the actual topic at hand. Additionally, greater reliability is ensured by a certified solution from a single vendor and consistency of experience across spaces is ensured with scalable options, all based on the same building blocks. Together, these benefits help organisations achieve significant improvements in the collaboration experience for their workforce, ultimately leading to better outcomes for the entire company. Visit www.shure.com/IntelliMixRoomKits
Human-centric design is not just a trend; it is the cornerstone of effective collaboration for geographically dispersed teams.
importance of quality in their next purchases. Investing in modular, upgradable collaboration solutions
supported by reputable providers helps them remain in lock-step with technological advancements, for example in the areas of AI-driven meeting transcription and note taking, whilst continuing to meet the diverse needs of stakeholders. **** Human-centric design is not just a trend; it is the cornerstone of effective collaboration for geographically dispersed teams. As we continue to innovate with AI, security, and conferencing technologies, prioritising the human element – focusing on ease of use, interpersonal communication, and making work more manageable – remains essential. When users find tools accessible and effective in facilitating their tasks, productivity increases, leading to higher overall efficiency within the organisation. By keeping the user’s needs at the heart of the design process, companies can
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Sources: 1 IDC’s FoW Employee Experience EMEA Survey 2024 (n=4300) 2 IDC’s WW Future of Work Survey, June 2024; EMEA (n = 669) 3 IDC, EMEA IPDS Survey 2023 (n=2,505)
4 IDC Infobrief, sponsored by Shure, The Hidden Influencer, Rethinking Audio Could Impact Your Organization Today, Tomorrow, and Forever, IDC #EUR150735523, September 2023
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