Jabra reinforces its video collaboration offering with video bars designed for rooms of any size

The recognized Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS and PanaCast 50 VBS are designed to deliver high-quality audio and video in small and medium-sized meeting rooms.. Now, the company reinforces its proposal with PanaCast Room Kits, a pack of scalable solutions that allow us to cover the needs of different spaces with configurations of one, three and five cameras.

He hybrid work, driven by the prominence of video calls, is increasingly present in the company meeting rooms from all over the world. This modality has become the new normal for millions of workers, but it has also brought with it new challenges.

Although employees enjoy the well-being benefits of work flexibility, many leaders and managers have had difficulties in manage distributed teams. In a complex macroeconomic context, marked by concerns about possible declines in productivity, some officials have imposed the back to the office, often against the wishes of employees. But perhaps the biggest challenge has been the change in the way of collaborating, driven by the rise of online and hybrid meetings.

According to the study The State of Meetings in Hybrid Work (The state of meetings in hybrid work), carried out by Jabra between 1.845 workers from six European countries and Japan, he 59% of those surveyed say that working with their colleagues (either by video conference or in person) THE provides energy. On the other hand, Generation Z and millennials are two to three times more likely than Generation X and baby boomers to feel left out in online meetings. Besides, he 64% of employees say that being able to see and hear their colleagues helps them trust them. However, only the 15% claims that all rooms in his office are equipped with video conferencing systems.

Looking to the future, Leaders must critically analyze what aspects can Boost or hinder your staff's meeting experience and usher in a new wave of inclusive and productive collaboration.

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The study highlights that, during the last three years, the Work experience has been largely defined by the rise of working from home. Although this modality continues to play an important role, data shows many employees are returning to the office, which is reflected in a growth of the hybrid model.

“At the moment, he 62% of meetings are held in meeting rooms and almost half include remote participants. However, in it 49% “In most cases these spaces do not have the appropriate technology to ensure effective collaboration”, explains Camille Petit, Sales Manager for Iberia from Jabra.

Getting employees comfortable in front of the camera can pay off important benefits, as it allows them to project greater confidence and professionalism during collaborations. In turn, Poor audio quality on video calls negatively affects your mental well-being, as stated by the 54% of employees[1].

Looking to the future, Leaders must critically analyze what aspects can Boost or hinder your staff's meeting experience and usher in a new wave of inclusive and productive collaboration. In response to this challenge, Jabra introduces PanaCast family of solutions.

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Jabra promotes hybrid collaboration with its PanaCast video bars

One of the flagship products of the range is PanaCast 40 VBS, the first Android-powered video bar designed specifically for huddle rooms, capable of capturing a field of view of 180 degrees. Based on the success of the PanaCast 50 VBS, designed for medium-sized rooms, This solution was developed to respond to the specific challenges of the smallest spaces, through a more compact and affordable format, but with the same performance guarantees.

“Small meeting rooms have become one of the preferred options for many professionals. So, 7 decade 10 states that this type of room favors concentration, collaboration and teamwork[2], however, many of these spaces are still not properly equipped. With PanaCast 40 VBS, we wanted address this imbalance between current employee needs and preferences and the reality of many companies, with the launch of the first Android video bar for huddle rooms, that offers quality, Simplicity and a better experience for all participants through its advanced technology”, adds Petit.

And as more organizations return to the office and hybrid work consolidates, the Demand for efficient solutions for small rooms continues to increase. These spaces posespecific years for collaboration by video: many systems fail to capture all participants equally, especially to those who sit close to the screen, and other spaces do not have videoconferencing equipment. This reality generates underused rooms and gaps in communication, underscoring the need for inclusive and accessible solutions.

PanaCast 40 VBS responds to this challenge with a all in one solution that transforms small rooms into high-performance collaboration centers. Thanks to an innovative dual camera system and advanced image stitching algorithms, this video bar offers a complete field of view. Video capabilities are complemented by advanced audio, powered by GN group sound processing technology. The system integrates a high-quality speaker and six microphones with adaptive beamforming. Intelligent algorithms optimize voice pickup so every intervention is heard clearly, promoting more natural interactions and ensuring the inclusion of remote participants.

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Same efficiency in all types of rooms

While Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS is a system designed specifically for small rooms or huddle rooms where space is limited (from two to six speakers), emerging as a more compact proposal aimed at simple and economical installations, PanaCast 50 VBS is oriented to rooms medium or larger, with capacity for more participants and higher audio/video demands.

Regarding video, PanaCast 40 VBS, thanks to its image stitching algorithms and its dual-camera with 4x digital zoom, provides a 180º field of view that allows you to cover the entire room. The version 50 allows greater detail and image control with a 180º field of view with multiple integrated cameras (until 3 sensors) capable of capturing even the smallest details in larger rooms. Besides, includes advanced image composition features such as Dynamic Composition o Director Virtual and other AI tools that make it easy to choose between multiple views or automatically reframe more complex meetings. Both in the version 40 as in the 50, the user will have an image with 4K UHD resolution at 30 fps.

As far as audio is concerned, both models offer crystal clear audio. PanaCast 40 VBS integra six microphones with adaptive beamforming and a single speaker optimized for small rooms for clean audio, while PanaCast 50 VBS has eight microphones and four integrated speakers, which provides greater reach, voice coverage and audio power in medium-sized rooms providing more robust audio and better performance in environments with more participants and ambient noise.

Camille Petit: “Our proposal stands out for combining Jabra's technological innovation, the extensive experience of the GN group, and a decided commitment to artificial intelligence, offering superior audio and video quality and an easy installation and use experience”.

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From a connectivity point of view, PanaCast 40 VBS integra Android for standalone deployment with Teams/Zoom/BYOD support. Simplified configuration with cable management facilitates quick installation. Also with Android based or Windows (depending on version), PanaCast 50 VBS can operate in permanent BYOD modes with Wi-Fi connectivity (in recent versions) with extended support for complex licensing and deployments.

Camille Petit states that “our proposal stands out for combining the technological innovation of Jabra, the extensive experience of the GN group, and a decided commitment to artificial intelligence, offering superior audio and video quality and an easy installation and use experience. With the PanaCast 40 y 50, We respond to the demand for smart tools for hybrid work, facilitating collaboration and ensuring that each participant, Attend the meeting in person or connect remotely, can have a smooth experience, professional and efficient”.

Room booking with Jabra Scheduler

The PanaCast range can be complemented with Jabra Scheduler, and touch panel that simplifies meeting room management, allowing you to make reservations and check the availability of spaces. with the solution, the company reinforces its commitment to innovation, offering tools adapted to the current needs of companies.

Synchronized with digital calendars, Jabra Scheduler allows employees book rooms for your meetings with great precision, by showing in real time if a space is free and for how long, which avoids duplications and interruptions. They are high contrast screen, along with LED indicators, speeds up the identification of available rooms, and its integration with Microsoft Teams Rooms y Zoom Rooms allows you to easily manage meetings, both from the touch panel and digitally. The solution, besides, can be deployed in environments that do not currently have Jabra room solutions. This versatility allows organizations unify the programming experience in all your meeting spaces, Leveraging Jabra's high-quality hardware design and compatibility with other platforms on the market.

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2026: the range grows with Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS y Jabra Room Kits

Within the framework of ISE 2026, Jabra announced the launch of Jabra Room Kits, a range of scalable video collaboration solutions Designed to provide complete video and audio coverage in medium and large meeting spaces. By combining smart video and surround sound functions, technology guarantees a collaborative and fluid interaction between all participants, regardless of your location in the room.

Available in configurations a, three or five cameras, The kit is built on a robust configuration that can be expanded as business needs evolve.

Specifically, Jabra Room Kits include:

• Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS: with greater connectivity than other models, This new video bar supports more audio extensions and multi-camera setups. The solution incorporates panoramic video 180 degrees, Intelligent framing and other AI features that improve clarity and ensure complete and balanced capture of space.
• Jabra PanaCast SpeakerMic:the new system amplifies audio coverage, being able to uniformly capture voices coming from different positions in large spaces, ensuring clear conversations, natural and balanced. Besides, adds new controls for meeting rooms.
• Multi-camera technology powered by Huddly Crew: AI-based multi-camera system, developed from Huddly Crew technology that is incorporated into the Jabra portfolio. Through the combination of multiple angles, The cameras are capable of following the active interlocutor and capturing the entire room, achieving a more precise and immersive visual experience. Besides, Smart address modes let you focus the meeting on the person speaking or highlight group interaction, dynamically adapting to the development of the conversation.

“With Jabra PanaCast Kit we elevate our portfolio with proposals that adapt to the needs of different types of spaces.”. Combining Huddly Crew's multi-camera technology with Jabra's professional audio and video expertise, The new kits are designed to evolve with companies and guarantee natural and frictionless hybrid communication”, concludes Petit.

Find out more about Jabra and its solutions at:

• Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS
• Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS
• Jabra Scheduler
• Jabra PanaCast Room Kits

[1] Neurodiversity. Jabra

[2] Small Rooms, Big Ideas