Bose and Lenovo team up to simplify meetings

In response to the new era of hybrid work needs, Bose Professional has announced its latest collaboration efforts with Lenovo. Bose Work solutions, such as the Videobar VB1 all-in-one USB conferencing device and the ES1 and DS4 ceiling audio solutions, can be coupled with Lenovo’s ThinkSmart Core + Controller solution in Microsoft Teams Rooms in order to simplify meetings with one-touch control.

“Bose Work solutions provide a true ease-of-conferencing experience. In-room technology needs to be transparent, intuitive and immediate,” said Martin Bodley, director and global head of Bose Work. “Our collaboration with Lenovo is another way Bose is expanding to provide more flexible options to customise the conference room experience.”

The ThinkSmart Core features Lenovo’s first purpose-built, modular room kit with a new, smaller form factor and Premium ID. It is powered by an 11th generation Intel Core vPro processor and together with the ThinkSmart Controller, a 10.1-inch touch screen powered by USB-C, will be certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms.

For huddle spaces and small- to medium-sized conference rooms, the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core + Controller can be combined with the Videobar VB1. For larger meeting rooms, the Lenovo solutions can be used with either the Bose ES1 or DS4 ceiling audio solutions. For integrated rooms, both the Bose ES1 and DS4 solutions keep microphones off the table while offering intelligible audio to help meeting participants focus on what matters. When combined with the ThinkSmart Core + Controller, users will have a clean, simple one-touch interface that puts them in control.