EPOS’ EXPAND Capture 5 - The Intelligent Speaker for the Future of Meeting Rooms
Equalize and enhance meeting experiences with EXPAND Capture 5 – an intelligent speaker for Microsoft Teams Rooms* that empowers your meeting participation. The EXPAND Capture 5 is the result of a co-development between EPOS and Microsoft, making it the first intelligent speaker of its kind. With its unique combination of advanced audio and voice recognition technology and AI-based capabilities, the EXPAND Capture 5 is the ideal solution for enhancing collaboration, communication, and productivity in hybrid working environments.
* Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows compute unit
EXPAND Capture 5: The Solution to Inclusive Meetings in the Hybrid Workplace
The hybrid workplace is the new normal, and organizations are now in need of meeting room solutions that enable seamless communication for all attendees - whether in the room or working remotely. In close collaboration with Microsoft, we at EPOS have created an intelligent speaker that helps create more inclusive Teams meetings. This technology ensures that remote attendees—or those who need a recap later—can clearly hear and identify participants who are contributing from the room.
With this feature, hybrid teams can work together seamlessly, breaking down the barriers of distance and fostering better collaboration and communication. The use of the EXPAND Capture 5 intelligent speaker in Microsoft Teams Rooms is a prime example of how technology can help bridge the gap between remote and in-person work, making the hybrid workplace a more productive and efficient environment for everyone.
Revolutionizing Meetings with Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Enhanced Meeting Experiences
AI is playing an increasingly important role in the field of audio technology and EPOS' EXPAND Capture 5 is no exception. The intelligent speaker features advanced AI algorithms that enables automatic meeting transcriptions, providing an inclusive experience for remote attendees and those who need to review the meeting later on. The intelligent speaker works best in medium-sized rooms that hold 8-10 participants by their voice and creates voice-attributed transcriptions. This means that everyone can easily see who is saying what even when people are talking over each other and access a post-meeting transcript that identifies both remote and in-room attendees.
The device's 7-microphone array is designed to use AI-based beamforming technology, which allows for more accurate voice recognition and improved audio quality for all participants. This allows for a more personalized and seamless experience for everyone – not just those in the room.
Overall, EPOS' EXPAND Capture 5 is a prime example of how AI is being integrated into audio technology to improve collaboration, communication, and productivity in the hybrid workplace.
Certified for Microsoft Teams
EPOS' EXPAND Capture 5 is a certified intelligent speaker for Microsoft Teams Rooms. This means that it has been verified by Microsoft to work seamlessly with any Microsoft Teams Rooms system on Windows. This allows users to easily connect the device to their existing Teams Rooms setup and to take full advantage of the features and capabilities of Microsoft Teams Rooms. To use the EXPAND Capture 5, a third-party compute unit such as Lenovo Core or ThinkSmart Hub is required. Additionally, a Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro license is required to fully support the features of Microsoft Teams Rooms.
Building the Meeting Room of the Future
Meeting rooms are evolving to become more technology-enabled, collaborative, and efficient spaces. Meeting rooms of the future are to become more advanced, connected, and efficient, with technology playing a central role in enhancing the meeting experience. With an intelligent speaker, such as the EPOS EXPAND Capture 5, users can expect enhanced audio quality during calls and meetings. With its advanced audio technology, built-in voice assistants, and transcription capabilities, the EXPAND Capture 5 helps create a more seamless and productive meeting environment, elevating your hybrid meeting experience.