Imagine driving up the winding road to Jebel Hafeet and yet being able to participate in that important meeting. Cisco is on the verge of making it happen as it takes hybrid work to a new level by turning the Mercedes-Benz E Class into a workplace.
The new E Class vehicles will be equipped with Webex Meetings and Calling and utilise Webex AI audio capabilities, all this while putting safety at the forefront.
At the Mobile World Congress, Cisco announced its partnership with Mercedes-Benz to provide an optimal mobile office experience. The partnership will help people get work done safely, securely, and comfortably in their vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz and Cisco are jointly addressing the needs of the ever-evolving hybrid workforce.
Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Security & Collaboration, Cisco, said: “Hybrid work is centered on the work you do, not where you do it – whether it’s in the office, home, car, or anywhere in between.
“The mobile office cannot progress without the reliable and secure collaboration technology that only Cisco can provide. This partnership with Mercedes-Benz, a leader in automotive luxury, marks a big step forward in delivering the flexibility that the hybrid workforce demands.”
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E Class will be equipped with WiFi and a cellular data connection, meaning drivers can download the Webex application to appear directly on the touchscreen of the vehicle’s infotainment system without needing a mobile phone.
Webex’s proprietary audio intelligence technology offers noise cancelation, enhancing the experience for the driver and any passengers working in the vehicle. It makes it easier to hear and be heard by singling out and boosting the clarity of an individual’s voice while eliminating distracting background noises, such as road noise and co-passengers talking.
When the vehicle is moving, meetings and calls will use audio only. When parked, users can harness Webex’s full immersive collaboration experience in their E Class, including video meetings, automatic AI-powered transcription, content sharing, and reactions.
Zoom has tied up with Tesla to equip its vehicles with conferencing tools and Cisco plans to announce other partnerships at the MWC telecoms conference in Barcelona this week.
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