{"id":24288,"date":"2022-05-12T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/?p=24288"},"modified":"2022-05-12T12:09:18","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T19:09:18","slug":"buildout-to-breakout-prep-your-video-collaboration-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/buildout-to-breakout-prep-your-video-collaboration-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Buildout to Breakout: Prep Your Video Collaboration Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"

As workers return to the office, collaboration spaces are getting a makeover. Poly understands that designing the room environment and deciding the layout for video equipment can be challenging, especially with the new considerations for supporting hybrid teams. Even though our Poly G7500 and Poly Studio Family products were designed with ease of deployment and setup in mind, there are other important considerations when prepping your video collaboration spaces, such as how to deal with windows, where to place the furniture, and where microphone placement will work best in your space.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The new <\/span>Room Preparation Guide<\/a><\/span> offers pre-installation strategies and recommendations for room planning to help you optimize your collaboration environment. These helpful tips can prevent oversights that can counteract a productive and enjoyable video conferencing experience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Maximizing the Room Environment<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

The basic elements of your collaboration environment – walls, windows, HVAC, colors, lighting, acoustics \u2013 are important to creating a workable space. Fine-tuning the room environment before installing your video conferencing equipment is crucial to your collaboration experience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The guidelines in the <\/span>Room Prep Guide<\/span><\/i> help establish a good foundation for collaboration rooms by answering questions such as the following:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n