Newline’s Unified Collaborative Device Solutions – leading a packed field
Why they are indispensable for simplified collaboration.
We understand that most businesses add pieces of the communication puzzle over time, as and when they become necessary for collaboration. But if you’re looking to upgrade or re-furnish a meeting space, continuously attempting to connect seven or eight disparate communication devices with multiple operating systems, cables, power and connection setups in one room will cost you time and money. Not ideal, when business goals involve productivity gains, better use of time and more streamlined asset management.
And then there’s the time sacrificed in IT support, losing valuable meeting time, and possible reputational damage associated with presenting a potentially unprofessional corporate persona to staff or clients.
What are UCDs
In essence, a UCD is an office productivity solution. It incorporates all the common meeting room technology you’re familiar with into one collaborative display device that looks just like any regular monitor. Our range of Newline Q+ UCDs comprises the collaboration technology needed for amazing presentations and consistent connections to almost anywhere. The UCD is fast becoming an indispensable office tool, because of the way it brings meeting room technology together, potentially lowering business investment and is easy to operate, thanks to an uncomplicated user interface. The UCD is not just for the meeting room. Personal UCDs like Newline’s Flex device incorporate several of the Q+ features but are ready to go with one click at home, hotel, airport or anywhere in between.
What to look for in a UCD
It’s a simple premise – you want to save time and money. Staying connected to staff, clients, and contractors off-site, on the next floor, or across the world is a large cost of doing business today, so it makes sense to understand the value in the choices now at your disposal.
A UCD should include the functionality of at least seven communication tools that work together. This should just ‘work’ with minimal effort on the part of the user, other than plugging in one power source and logging in to their personal profile, just like a laptop.
Compare these main components:
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Look for a range of sizes to suit the conference room or meeting space for the collaborative display and check the weight and durability of the screen (accidents do happen! Ask:
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Look for accessibility from any point in the room and the safety features. Most devices have some kind of blue light filter, but again, they’re not created equally. Ask:
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Look for high-wattage speakers – at least two speakers. Check the quality and range of microphones – nothing worse than running around the table so a person can be heard when using a microphone. Ask:
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The specification of the touchscreen is important; all users should feel comfortable and require no training to use the screen. So not only for health and safety maintenance, but you should also look for the type of touch sensor, transparency quality, and surface hardness, which all add to the writing/using experience. Ask:
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Keeping staff connected with the remote collaboration tools is paramount to ensure optimal operations in the office. And unclear connections and poor camera quality don’t contribute to productive meetings. Ask:
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Look for speed and easy connections with minimum effort and maximum integration built in. Ask:
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Look for the possible load on the IT helpdesk and in-room support requirements. Check the difficulty level of installation and what connections are required. For ESG considerations, check the suppliers' power usage and environmental credentials. Ask:
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Choosing the right UCDs for your business
That’s quite the checklist! However, it shows that meeting room (collaborative) technology is converging and developing into one of the fastest-moving fields in business today. FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia is proud to partner with Newline to supply and support best-of-breed collaborative device solutions.
If the solution you’re considering doesn’t include the high-quality design features outlined above, we invite you to look at the way Newline’s Q+ and Flex range answers the most demanding requirements. Say goodbye to the pain of marshalling pieces of equipment into order, especially when you’re counting on the tech working seamlessly for a productive meeting. With an all-in-one conference room system, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without one.
Leading from the front is what we’ve done for the past six decades when it comes to keeping business on the front foot with collaborative technologies – and the Newline Q+ and Flex range is no exception.
Our team is standing by to explain how Newline devices can replace complexity with simplicity and flexibility. Visit www.fujifilm.com/fbau or call 13 14 12.