protocols should cover all communication channels, such as video conferencing, instant messaging, email, and others.” “Collaboration specialists can enable better engagement from remote participants by encouraging remote participants to actively contribute by asking for their input, feedback, and opinions, as well as acknowledging their contributions,” said Ben-Aroya. “Providing a clear agenda before the meeting and sticking to it during the meeting can help remote participants understand the purpose and goals of the meeting. On top of that, using visual aids such as slides, videos, and diagrams can help remote participants stay engaged and follow the conversation, and having breakout rooms for smaller group discussions can help remote participants feel more included and engaged in the meeting.”
“AI is now being used to fully automate tasks and workflows which increases efficiency and makes hybrid and remote teams more productive. With the use of AR and VR, businesses can implement technologies that will give way to more immersive collaboration experiences. This can make collaborative experiences more natural and virtually hands-on. “AR in particular has the potential to completely transform the collaboration market by delivering more immersive and engaging experiences that can boost productivity, creativity, and innovation. “Imagine how holograms can create lifelike representations or have your team talking to their holograms just like in sci-fi movies. This will be very helpful for teams that are spread out geographically because it can give them a more organic and intuitive way to communicate.” Driving Productivity Although these technologies are exciting, both Stepanov and Maddock said that value would drive adoption more than the experience AR, VR, and holograms could provide. “Businesses will definitely take advantage of new collaboration technologies since this can enhance their team’s productivity and efficiency, and give them the advantage to be ahead of their competitors,” continued Strapenov. “This will also enhance the image of your business to attract top talents in the pool.” “As remote work becomes more prevalent, collaboration technologies will continue to play a key role in facilitating communication, teamwork, and productivity,” said Maddock. “Businesses that are able to effectively leverage these tools will be well-positioned for success. “The adoption of new collaboration technologies will depend largely on their perceived value and ease of use for businesses. While some companies may be hesitant to adopt new technologies due to concerns about costs or disruption, others may be more willing to experiment with new tools and platforms in order to stay ahead of the curve. “As with any new technology, it will be important for vendors and developers to make a compelling case for the value and benefits of their collaboration tools in order to drive adoption.”
Dvir Ben-Aroya CEO & Co-founder
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Looking Forward As with a lot of problems in the tech industry, businesses are looking to technology to embrace remote employees into the family. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality have been touted as answers to disengaged employees, with holograms following those to give a true-to-life boardroom experience for all participants. “The next evolution for the collaboration market may involve the adoption of augmented reality or holograms to create more immersive and interactive remote meetings,” said Ben-Aroya. “These technologies have the potential to create more engaging and realistic remote experiences that closely replicate in-person interactions.” “With the increase in remote work and distributed teams especially during the pandemic, the collaboration market has been fast changing,” said Stepanov “I believe artificial intelligence, and augmented reality will take the centre stage in the next evolution of the collaboration market as technology develops.
AR in particular has the
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