Barco previews the future of technology for meeting rooms

The Belgian firm Barco has unveiled its new presentation and collaboration solution for meeting rooms, ClickShare, intended to combat the technical difficulties associated with PowerPoint presentations, allowing data to appear on the screen “in a second” and that the assembled delegates can participate more easily.

The display technology specialist Barco has announced the launch of ClickShare, a solution that will solve some of the most common problems in meeting rooms around the world. This one-click application not only helps the user have the presentation on the screen in a second, but also allows other people present in the meeting to participate more actively. The result is greater meeting efficiency and better decision making..

When you know that every day they take place 30 millions of PowerPoint presentations worldwide, is it possible to imagine how long – and money – is wasted waiting for the technicians to get them working correctly. ClickShare is Barco's response to this inefficiency, reducing connection to the meeting room video system to a matter of a simple button click.

A solution for PC and Mac

A standard ClickShare device consists of four USB devices (“ClickShare Buttons”), a storage basket (the “ClickShare Tray) to neatly store buttons when not in use and a Base Unit. The Base Unit has a fixed connection to the meeting room AV system and takes care of the entire process. Users who want to put their presentation on the big screen in the meeting room simply connect a Button to their PC or Mac, click on it … and immediately your desktop is wirelessly transferred to the large display system. It's more, ClickShare does not interfere with the laptop resolution, and automatically displays the content on the screen optimally. ClickShare also allows you to view video clips with frame rates up to 20 fps.

Collaborate with style

Besides, ClickShare allows other meeting attendees to participate more actively. When they also connect a ClickShare Button to their laptop, They can also place their content on the screen. In total, four participants can be on screen at the same time. This avoids the hassle of having to disconnect the video cable to pass it to your partner.. Y, how appearances matter, ClickShare combines ease of use with good appearance.

Eric Van Zele, CEO of Barco, has stated: “ClickShare is one of those innovations that really excites people. One can immediately see that this is a groundbreaking concept that will make daily life easier for millions of people.. And the best thing is that ClickShare is very easy to use. You just have to click and you are on the screen. Everyone can do it. And because people increasingly share information with other meeting participants, ClickShare will change the dynamics of meetings forever. Barco is very proud to launch this product, We truly believe that ClickShare will strengthen our company's position in the professional AV market.”.