Barco, a global provider of professional visualisation and networking technology, has been Barco has been strengthening its presence in the Asia Pacific region as organisations seek to implement meeting and learning solutions that improve collaboration and productivity.
Most recently, the company appointed ESCO, a regional technology provider of audio visual (AV) solutions and videoconference systems as a Barco tier-one regional Gold reseller for the Asia Pacific region.
ESCO has a track record in delivering smart workspace technology to businesses, and now has access to the One Barco suite of solutions that enable rapid and connected deployment of digital conferencing, presentation, visualisation and collaboration tools that enable hybrid workplaces as seamless and integrated environments for employees.
“Organisations and learning institutions have been searching for innovative ways to improve user experience and engagement among employees, partners, educators, students and customers. Today as we embark on what is the new normal, hybrid workplaces and hybrid learning environments will become the cornerstone of the modern organisation. This partnership combines the proven track record of ESCO with Barco to deliver a compelling value proposition to the market,” said Olivier Croly, Senior VP for APAC, Barco.
A recent Barco study revealed that employees want a hybrid workplace model, where despite the time spent in the office, they have the flexibility and freedom to work from home when it suits their needs or their work. At the hybrid workplace, learning or presentation environments are collaborative, inclusive and flexible, Barco said.
Explained Croly, “By deploying next generation collaborative communications technology in the design of the modern workplace, organisations are enhancing the user experience, delivering powerful presentations, meetings and engagements that go beyond the ordinary. Collaborative technology enables users to connect and enjoy the true value of working and learning in teams and groups”.
The One Barco solutions range from visualisation to collaboration tools including wireless presentation applications, LED walls, management control and insights to address the digital conferencing needs of corporate and education customers.
Sujith Sivaram, MD, ESCO said, “This ESCO Barco partnership is extremely important to us and our customers, to build a resilient supply chain that seeks to fulfill their needs. Barco's reputation for quality and innovation combined with their sterling reputation in the industry is unparalleled. The One Barco solution suite encompasses a comprehensive range of solutions to address the needs of our clients which is why we are excited to embark on this journey together with Barco.”
In October Barco announced a partnership with global technology distributor Ingram Micro to bring the ClickShare Conference solution to enterprise customers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
ClickShare Conference is a unified communication & collaboration (UC&C) solution that works with all videoconferencing software, camera brands, and laptops. It makes remote meetings as intuitive as having a face-to-face meeting.
“Barco has always been committed to enabling bright outcomes for its customers and onboarding Ingram Micro strengthens our channel network in the region, especially in UC&C and AV domains,” said Ta Loong Gan, MD, Barco South East Asia. AV stands for 'audiovisual'.
“In the new normal, hybrid workplaces have become the norm and there is a strong focus on deploying conferencing solutions to enable seamless collaboration between employees in the office and working remotely.”
Francis Choo, VP & Country Chief Executive, ASEAN HK, Ingram Micro Asia said, “We recognise the need for robust, proven visualisation and collaboration solutions that enable, equip companies in the region to transform to a hybrid and remote working environment. Together with our robust unified communication & collaboration portfolio, Barco enhances the solution offering to help organisations adapt to the current environment. The ClickShare Conference solution will enable partners and their customers to seamlessly connect and meet from anywhere in the world, while optimising existing conferencing solutions.”
Ingram Micro delivers cloud, mobility, technology lifecycle, supply chain and technology solutions.
The same month, Barco appointed Vega Global, a technology provider of digital workplace solutions, as its first tier-one Pan-Asian Gold reseller. Under the agreement Vega Global received access to the complete Barco portfolio to serve corporate and education customers with digital workplace and learning technology needs across Asia Pacific.
“As hybrid meetings become the norm, we are seeing an increasing demand for deploying solutions that enable seamless collaboration between employees in the office and those working remotely. Barco solutions enable organisations to unleash the true value of remote working while providing superior user experience. This (expanding) partnership with Vega Global strengthens our value proposition in delivering hybrid working and hybrid learning solutions to both private and public sector customers,” explained Croly.
“Companies are rapidly discovering the need to shift to a more balanced approach where employees’ time is split between the office and working remotely from home. Getting the technology right will be crucial for companies looking to navigate the hybrid workplace landscape, balancing a mix of physical and virtual interaction," said Matthew Deayton, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Vega Global.
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