(IN BRIEF) Barco has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to develop its next-generation ClickShare solutions using the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform. This platform, renowned for its security and enterprise functionalities, will enhance ClickShare’s user experience and simplicity in hybrid meeting solutions. Barco aims to leverage Microsoft’s expertise to innovate further and cater to the evolving needs of BYOD environments with ClickShare Conference, already widely adopted globally.
(PRESS RELEASE) KORTRIJK, 14-Jun-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Barco, a global leader in meeting room technology, has announced its strategic move to develop future-generation ClickShare solutions using the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform. This platform, known for its built-in security features and enterprise-grade functionalities, will empower Barco to enhance ClickShare’s renowned simplicity and user experience.
By leveraging the Android-based Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform, Barco aims to innovate and deliver intuitive hybrid meeting solutions. This collaboration underscores Barco’s commitment to continuously improve ClickShare, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of users in BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments. ClickShare Conference, already trusted by over 270,000 devices worldwide, enables seamless video calls from personal laptops using preferred conferencing platforms and meeting room AV equipment.
Jan van Houtte, EVP Meeting Experience at Barco, emphasized, “ClickShare remains dedicated to delivering a premium, user-friendly meeting experience. Partnering with Microsoft allows us to integrate enhanced security, manageability, and AI capabilities into our solutions, paving the way for future innovations.”
Juha Kuosmanen, Head of MDEP at Microsoft, commented, “Microsoft is pleased to welcome Barco into our Device Ecosystem Platform community. This collaboration aligns with our shared commitment to privacy, accessibility, and manageability excellence. We look forward to supporting Barco as they continue to drive innovation in collaboration technology.”
As Barco moves forward with this partnership, it plans to engage closely with its community of customers and partners to co-create future advancements in meeting room technology.
Barco, headquartered in Kortrijk (Belgium), is a global company leading in visualization, networking, and collaboration technology. Its innovative solutions drive advancements in the healthcare, enterprise, and entertainment markets. At the heart of Barco’s success are over 3,000 dedicated ‘visioneers’, each passionately contributing to driving change through technology.
Listed on Euronext (BAR), Reuters (BARBt.BR), and Bloomberg (BAR BB), Barco realized sales of 1,050 million euro in 2023. For further insights, please visit www.barco.com or connect on X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
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