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in a mutually reinforcing manner. The Cloud, Big Data, Network, Edge computing, + Capability” a common demand of the
application of data sensing, transmission, Terminals, Security (i.e. ABCDNETS), whole society in technology and application
storage and computing through the and further unleash the potential of innovation. This requires us to further
whole process requires higher level of information. Thirdly, the integrated broaden the scope of services by shifting
integration and systemic innovation innovation of information service system the focus from meeting conventional
of next-gen information technologies, and the social system incubates extensive communications demands to leading
which makes it difficult for conventional blue-ocean opportunities. The accelerated and creating demands for information
communications technology to address integration of next-gen information services in areas including production,
complex issues at scale by itself. This technologies into the whole process and living and governance, strengthening deep
compels us to further broaden technology all aspects of the economic and social cooperation and joint innovation with
roadmaps by enhancing coordination development are driving profound changes various industries, and cultivating new
and joint development of CT, IT and DT in in production methods, and the way of industries, business formats and models
their theories, standards and architecture, living and social governance. It also makes such as the industrial Internet, Metaverse,
in order to enable organic integration of the new type of information services and smart cities.
next-gen technologies on AI, Block chain, system of “Connectivity + Computing Force

Cisco Advances the Hybrid Work Experience with
Audio and Interoperability Innovations

At Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) Cisco is the first vendor to offer devices comprehensive lineup of purpose-built
2023, Cisco showcased its new range with Microsoft Teams Rooms as the video devices for all workspaces and
of collaboration devices for Microsoft default experience with support to join collaboration scenarios. Additionally, the
Teams and unveiled the new Cisco Webex meetings with all the features and company offers a rich set of camera and
Table Microphone Pro, a digital and functionality customers enjoy today – audio intelligence capabilities available
multi-directional table microphone for without rebooting or reconfiguration by IT. in the market today. Cisco collaboration
hybrid workspaces, along with audio Powered by the RoomOS and Microsoft devices to be certified for Microsoft Teams
interoperability advancements. The Teams Rooms platform, mutual Cisco will include the Cisco Board Pro 55 and 75,
innovations meet the needs of hybrid and Microsoft customers will benefit from Cisco Room Bar, Cisco Room Kit Pro, Cisco
workers, delivering more inclusivity and the option to run fully-featured Microsoft Room Kit EQ, Cisco Room Navigator, and
choice for meetings, while improving the Teams and Webex meetings natively Cisco Desk Pro, alongside remote work
manageability, configuration, and security on their Cisco devices, while leveraging peripherals such as the Cisco Desk Camera
required by IT. “The future of work is now advanced device management and 4K, the Cisco Headset 320 and the Headset
and it’s hybrid, which requires a truly analytics in Control Hub. Cisco offers a 720.
exceptional and inclusive experience that’s
not confined by location, device, or meeting
platform,” said Jeetu Patel, EVP and GM,
Security & Collaboration, Cisco. “Cisco
is bringing true audio intelligence to its
best-in-class devices and software with
interoperability, flexibility, and security.”
Customers deserve more choice in how
they do hybrid work, which is why Cisco and
Microsoft partnered to bring more choice,
flexibility, and capabilities to customers.
The industry-first solution is available in
beta now for enterprise customers and
partners, and expected to be certified and
available for Cisco Board Pro, Room Bar,
and Room Kit Pro in March 2023. It will
deliver immersive, intelligent, and inclusive
meetings experiences to Microsoft Teams
customers, leveraging Cisco's experience
in designing award-winning, reliable, and
secure video collaboration systems.

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