Crestron has announced a new addition to its line of Unified Communications (UC) tabletop conferencing technology: the Crestron Flex MX.
Offering both native and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) capability, the manufacturer contends that "the Flex MX will completely transform the way businesses provide video conferencing by providing people with the flexibility to connect with anyone on any platform from any space."
The Crestron Flex MX offers organizations the unique flexibility to run native Microsoft Teams (UC-MX150-T) or Zoom Rooms (UC-MX150-Z) software, or seamlessly switch to BYOD mode for all other conferencing software. Thus, for organizations standardized on Microsoft Teams or Zoom Rooms, Flex MX delivers those native experiences, while guests can plug in their laptops and use whichever software they’re already running on their devices.
This eliminates the concern that a meeting room will not support a user’s call. Crestron contends that "this capability is unprecedented among UC products" and "truly changes the game" vis a vis enabling streamlined connectivity and collaboration.
“Our focus has always been on delivering innovations that simplify workflows and help people be more productive,” said Ranjan Singh, Executive Vice President, Product and Technology, Crestron. “Collaboration is key to a successful workplace, so it only makes sense that workplace technology be collaborative as well.”
Additionally, Flex MX simplifies connection to a room display, requiring just a single cable. Other key features include: HDMI and USB connectivity for content sharing and video conferencing; an intelligent camera with a 150° field of vision; and a 360° quad microphone array.
“The Crestron Flex Series, and specifically the new Flex MX models, eliminates one of the major impediments to smooth and productive meetings – attendees using different UC platforms,” observes Joe Sarrasin, Director of Strategy, UC, Crestron. “The Crestron Flex Series is the only product line on the market that enables people to work together, regardless of location or web collaboration application, and this is the definition of the future of the workplace.”
Crestron notes that its Flex line of products includes solutions for every type of meeting space, from private offices and small huddle rooms to boardrooms. Solutions include smart soundbars, desktop phones, and audio/visual tabletop conferencing.
The Crestron Flex MX for Microsoft Teams (UC-MX150-T) will be available on May 22, 2020. The Crestron Flex MX for Zoom Rooms (UC-MX150-Z) will be available in Summer 2020. Learn more at www.crestron.com.
