Jun 9
Cisco to launch new features for Webex
STOCKHOLM: Cisco Systems Inc said on Tuesday it would launch a set of new features for Webex, ranging from background noise cancellation to adding polls and quizzes to make meetings more interactive.
Conferencing platforms such as Webex, Zoom and Microsoft Teams have seen a surge in usage as the coronavirus pandemic has spurred a seismic shift to online working, learning and socialising.
Cisco, which also unveiled a new Webex logo, said its new hybrid work suite would be as much as 40% cheaper than a la carte.
Zoom forecasts upbeat revenue, expects boost from hybrid workHowever, the San Jose, California-based company assuaged some of those concerns by forecasting current-quarter revenue in the range of $985 million to $990 million, above Wall Street's estimate of $931.8 million, according to IBES Refinitiv data.See More DetailsThe company has added 800 new features and devices since September for meetings, calling, messaging, and event management directed at hybrid work.
One of the upcoming features uses machine learning and AI technology to individually re-frame meeting participants, allowing everyone in the meeting to see body language and facial expressions.
Conferencing platforms such as Webex, Zoom and Microsoft Teams have seen a surge in usage as the coronavirus pandemic has spurred a seismic shift to online working, learning and socialising.
Cisco, which also unveiled a new Webex logo, said its new hybrid work suite would be as much as 40% cheaper than a la carte.
Zoom forecasts upbeat revenue, expects boost from hybrid workHowever, the San Jose, California-based company assuaged some of those concerns by forecasting current-quarter revenue in the range of $985 million to $990 million, above Wall Street's estimate of $931.8 million, according to IBES Refinitiv data.See More DetailsThe company has added 800 new features and devices since September for meetings, calling, messaging, and event management directed at hybrid work.
One of the upcoming features uses machine learning and AI technology to individually re-frame meeting participants, allowing everyone in the meeting to see body language and facial expressions.
