New technologies for the modern enterprise require that the business landscape invests in unified experiences that accelerate collaboration, no matter where you are working from. This year’s Cisco Live conference affirms that it’s becoming more and more evident that hybrid work is the future of work – and it’s here, now. As part of the digital transformation journey, the modern work environment is no longer confined to a single space or device anymore. It’s flexible, it’s mobile, it’s connected, allowing us to seamlessly blend work into our lives with collaboration anywhere, at any time.
As part of a collaboration between Apple and Webex, Cisco recently announced Move to Mobile, which allows for a seamless transition from desktop to iPhone, as well as updates to Webex on CarPlay.
How does it work? Let’s assume that you have an early Webex meeting from home, but you need to get on the road to commute to the office. We have now simplified the transition as you dial in from your iPhone and drop from your Mac. With Move to Mobile built into Webex meetings, it’s as simple as scanning a QR code, and you move seamlessly to your iPhone. No disruption and completely frictionless.
And since you’re hopping into the car, now with Apple CarPlay and Webex meetings, we’ve made that transition frictionless, too. Simply connect your iPhone and your meeting continues. After your call ends, you can view your upcoming meetings and join directly (in audio-only mode, of course) from CarPlay — a convenience that is unique to Webex.
Plus, to stay connected to your meetings, there is no need to look at your phone!
Once you’ve arrived and parked at the office, you can easily continue a meeting on your phone, pop into a conference room and seamlessly transfer the meeting to the Webex device there.
In August this year, we’ll be extending the CarPlay integration to include listening to past Webex recordings – so while sitting in traffic on your way home, you can catch up on any meeting you may have missed during the day.
Earlier this year, Webex announced the ability to use AirPlay on Webex devices, eliminating the need to find the right cord or connection when sharing content with colleagues. Just connect wirelessly and share your iPhone, iPad, and Mac screen – whether together in a meeting room, or remotely in a video call.
