The first point is "10 times richer than face-to-face communication." With regard to "Provide a collaborative experience", he touched on the features and new functions of the Webex Suite.
The Webex Suite is designed to make it easier and more affordable for many users to experience hybrid work. It can be managed from the dashboard of the company, and functions that have evolved with the times will be provided through the cloud."
Here, we introduced new functions such as real-time translation, subtitles, and the ability to create meeting minutes for 108 languages, including Japanese.
With Webex, the AI engine will recognize what the speaker is saying and will be able to display Japanese subtitles in real time. Click the down arrow at the bottom left of the screen, select Japanese as the language you are speaking, and click the CC button at the bottom left of the screen to start subtitling. You can also change the position and font size of the subtitles. This feature is said to support 13 languages.
"If you record the video, you can check the subtitles even after the meeting. If you look at the 'subtitles and highlights' displayed during the meeting, you can see the history of the subtitle data spoken in the meeting so far, and look back. I can do it.”
You can also translate the Japanese you speak and display subtitles in real time in other languages. Also click the down arrow at the bottom left of the screen and select "Language displayed in subtitles". It is possible for participants to display subtitles in different languages separately. 108 languages are supported here.
Display Japanese subtitles in real time
In addition, in the list of meeting information held in the past, when the transcription function is used, the file is displayed as "minutes", indicating that the transcription data is also saved. From this data, you can check the conversation history or download it as a text file. Important remarks can be "added to highlights", and it is also possible to efficiently check the contents of the meeting just by looking at the highlights. These data can be transferred to someone other than the organizer, so that those who could not participate in the conference can also check the contents in a short time.
The English subtitle function and recording minutes function can be used in Webex's standard license, but the subtitle function in multiple languages including Japanese, the real-time translation function, and the real-time recording function can be used. In order to use the function, recording minutes, and highlight function, it is necessary to purchase a real-time translation license separately. Pricing cannot be disclosed at this time. A free trial will be provided.Display English subtitles with real-time translation"These functions are not only transcribed during the meeting, but can also be used before and after the meeting, and are aimed at improving efficiency." said.
In addition, as a new function of Webex, it is also possible to deliver only a specific person or only the speaker. This responds to the need to deliver in a TV-like layout, and can be customized according to the event, such as freely changing the layout to what the organizer wants to show, or forcibly delivering the screen they want to show.
Furthermore, the combination of Webex Events and Socio will enable the operation and delivery of hybrid events for up to 100,000 people.
"It is possible to hold events with 100,000 people or 10,000 people and webinars with tools of other companies, but with Webex, Socio packages functions such as creating application pages and collecting questionnaires. The feature is that it makes it easy for people who do not have a large-scale event to hold.The online event WebexOne 2021, which will be held from November 18th, will use Socio to hold the event.
Furthermore, Director Ohno of Cisco pointed out, "New problems have arisen due to hybrid work." "When each person participates in a meeting from home, it is clear who is speaking, but when multiple people participate in an online meeting from the office meeting room, it is difficult to understand who is speaking. You don't know who's who, because 80% of meeting rooms don't have cameras, mics, and speakers optimized for 3-4 people.Cisco Then, we will create a lineup of devices that can be selected according to requirements and budgets."
At WebexOne 2021, we plan to announce a compact type device that can be carried to the conference room and a device that allows you to write directly on the screen, making it easy to hold meetings even with a large number of people.
In addition, "Until now, there was a limitation that it could only be used as a single conference tool, but Cisco wants to improve this. The new device can be used when entering the office conference room. In addition, we will be able to connect not only to Webex, but also to Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet."
In addition, he pointed out that problems such as troubleshooting, operation management, and strengthening security have arisen in the information system department with the development of hybrid work that requires home network environments and security measures. Using the free control hub, Cisco says that administrators can check usage rates, device status, and meeting conditions. By visualizing everything, you will be able to detect where there is a problem.It can support the realization of stable online communication," he said. , with whom he communicates, and how much he speaks at meetings.
In addition to the Tokyo headquarters, Cisco also opened Collaboration Show Cases at each base in Sapporo, Sendai, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka so that they can experience Webex solutions.