Latest Generation: Simple Doesn’t Mean Less

The latest addition to the all-in-one video bar lineup is Yealink’s MeetingBar A40, launched in September 2024. While video bars are known for their convenience, they can sometimes fall short of the stability, security, and management features needed for robust corporate use. Yealink addresses this with the A40, offering:

• Improved stability through its one-cable solution that handles sharing, BYOD and PD charging all from one desk cable.
• Enhanced security with Android 13 and Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP) support, protecting against cyber threats and data breaches in Teams environments.
• Simplified IT management through remote monitoring, reducing downtime and ensuring smooth operations.

All-in-One Solutions: Beyond Video Bars

While video bars are effective for small rooms, Yealink offers a broader range of all-in-one solutions, including devices that integrate touch displays with built-in cameras, microphones, speakers, and digital whiteboards. These solutions offer plug-and-play simplicity but also transform workspaces into collaborative hubs. So how do you choose between a video bar and an integrated board?

Modern Style: MeetingBoard Solution

The MeetingBoard is ideal for newly constructed or renovated offices, where no legacy devices need to be reused. With a similar budget to a video bar, it offers more features like digital whiteboarding for enhanced hybrid collaboration. It’s also perfect for open spaces, executive offices, or even lobbies, as its movable floor stand allows for flexibility without requiring wall mounting. The dual-system compatibility (Android and Windows) ensures it fits into any office workflow.

Traditional Style: MeetingBar Series

For meeting rooms with existing TV setups, Yealink’s MeetingBar series offers a sustainable and budget-friendly solution. It easily attaches to any screen and is perfect for small spaces like huddle rooms or phone booths, where quick setup and affordability are key.

Conclusion

Whether you’re upgrading an existing room or setting up a new collaborative space, Yealink’s all-in-one solutions provide the right mix of simplicity, flexibility, and performance. With options like the MeetingBar A40 and MeetingBoard, Yealink covers a wide range of needs to ensure seamless hybrid collaboration.

Learn more about Yealink’s all-in-one solutions in this guide.

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New DECT IP devices

The company’s newest additions to the Rove family of DECT IP devices are the Rove 20 wireless DECT IP phone and the B1 base station.

According to the company, the Rove 20 wireless DECT IP phone is an entry-level single cell DECT handset with a 2-inch color display, 4-line keys, duplex speakerphone with up to 35 hours of talk time. The device is designed to be an entry-level option to other existing phones in the Rove lineup, which includes the Rove 30 and Rove 40.

The Rove 20 is designed for small and medium-sized businesses, but also offers the flexibility to scale to the needs of any sized organization, according to Poly. The Rove 20 and B1 are specifically meant for warehouse staff, retail staff, clinic staff and other vertical shift-based or front-line workers.

Poly’s new devices in the Rove family also feature security, leveraging the latest standards in DECT wireless security, such as end-to-end encryption.

The Rove 20 is also designed to be interoperable with other Rove devices, allowing the new solutions to work with existing Poly DECT phones in an organization.

For IT departments, the Rove 20 and B1 allow for easy IT management due to their scalability and compatibility with the Poly PDMS-SP, a device management platform designed for IT teams.

Both devices are expected to be available globally April 5, with the Rove 20 starting at $139.95, and the B1 starting at $279.95.

More certifications

The company also announced new certifications for its collaboration devices with major videoconferencing platforms, including Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.

According to Poly, the company’s Studio X family of Android-based all-in-one video bars are now certified for Google Meet, enabling organizations to leverage the devices in Poly’s first room solutions for Google Meet.

All of the Poly Studio X devices are now certified under the Works with Google Meet program, which essentially guarantees compatibility of conferencing devices with Google Meet. These are the first Android-based video appliances to deliver a comprehensive meeting experience for Google Meet users, the company says.

The Google Meet app is built into the Poly Studio X family of video bars, allowing users to launch Google Meet meetings right from  the TC8 and TC10 touch interface.

For Microsoft Teams Rooms, Poly’s lineup now includes the newly certified Poly Studio X70 video bar for large rooms and the G7500 modular room solutions, both of which are designed to support hybrid meetings.

These certifications make Poly Studio X70 the only video bar for large rooms certified for Microsoft Teams on Android, according to Poly.

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