SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
News Summary:
- Webex Hologram combines feature rich Webex meeting
functionality with immersive 3D holograms
- Leverages augmented reality (AR) to close the gap between
virtual and in-person collaboration
- Real-time, photorealistic holographic experience aids remote
training and problem solving
At WebexOne, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today unveiled a preview of
its next-generation hybrid work collaboration product. Webex
Hologram is the industry's only real-time meeting solution that
takes advantage of augmented reality headsets to combine feature
rich Webex meeting functionality with immersive 3D holograms.
With 64% of employees agreeing that the ability to work remotely
directly affects whether they stay or leave a job (source: Cisco
Hybrid Work Index), organizations will increasingly offer flexible
work arrangements. Yet this poses a challenge for teams that
require hands-on collaboration, such as design or training with a
physical object. With Webex Hologram's holographic capabilities,
participants can now interact in ways previously possible only
in-person.
"Our mission at Cisco is to empower the 3 billion digital
workers on the planet to participate equally from anywhere in the
world," said Jeetu Patel, executive
vice president and general manager, Cisco Security and
Collaboration. "Webex Hologram represents a large step toward our
mission of delivering a delivering a work experience so seamless
that there is no gap between virtual and in-person
collaboration."
Global COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols have also heightened
the need for enterprises to offer immersive virtual meetings. For
example, in the healthcare industry when a new surgical device is
introduced, physicians, technicians, sales and support teams need
to be trained quickly. With Webex Hologram, this training can be
handled remotely to save time and travel, while providing the
ability to see the surgical device from every angle and at its
actual size as if a physician were in the room.
"Webex Hologram is a powerful tool for our design engineers,
drivers and crews as we continue to reimagine hybrid sports and
supporting our team on tracks around the world," said Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing. "Rather than
flying a technician to the racing team or explaining procedures
through flat images, with the Hologram technology we can
immediately show an engine component from every angle, convey
sizing, and instruct on assembly and usage as if they were in
person – all while saving countless hours in travel time."
Additional capabilities of Webex Hologram include:
- Immersive technology in-use today: Unlike 2D and virtual
meeting experiences in the market today, only Webex Hologram
enables a feeling of co-presence by delivering photorealistic,
real-time holograms of actual people. For participants, this means
an experience that's more engaging and realistic, as opposed to
using avatars. This can make all the difference when it comes to
training and problem-solving.
- Ability to share physical and digital content: With
Webex Hologram, the presenter can share both physical content and
digital content that allows users to co-create and truly
collaborate. Take an auto manufacturer, for instance. Participants
can interact with a physical prototype of a vehicle that's shared
in the AR experience to examine and provide feedback on the
vehicle's engine and undercarriage. Design renderings of the car
and other digital content can also be shared during the immersive
experience.
- Multi-dimensional experience for multiple users: Support
for a "1:many" presenter experience that enables remote
participation from multiple users. Each user simultaneously
receives a multi-dimensional experience, as opposed to other
offerings that limit usage to single angle views.
- Headset agnostic: Webex Hologram is compatible with
industry-leading AR headsets, such as Magic Leap and Microsoft
HoloLens.
Webex Hologram will soon further bolster the Webex Suite,
enabling remote and hybrid workers to engage in immersive
experiences using the AR headset of choice. In the past year, Webex
by Cisco has introduced nearly 1,000 new features and devices to
market, and continues to innovate with emerging technologies.
To learn more about Webex Hologram or request to be part of the
pilot, visit webex.com/hologram.
Additional WebexOne Resources
- New Webex by Cisco Innovations Address Challenges of Hybrid
Work for Organizations of All Sizes
- New Bang & Olufsen and Cisco Premium Business
Headset Targets Hybrid Workforce
- Webex by Cisco Eliminates the Need to Carry Multiple Mobile
Devices for Business and Personal Use
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About Webex by Cisco
Webex is a leading provider of
cloud-based collaboration solutions which includes video meetings,
calling, messaging, events, customer experience solutions like
contact center and purpose-built collaboration devices. Webex's
focus on delivering inclusive collaboration experiences fuels our
innovation, which leverages AI and Machine Learning, to remove the
barriers of geography, language, personality and familiarity with
technology. Its solutions are underpinned with security and privacy
by design. Webex works with the world's leading business and
productivity apps – delivered through a single application and
interface. Learn more at webex.com.
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