Jabra announce availability of Android-based video bar for small rooms

The PanaCast 40 VBS (Video Bar System), the newest meeting room camera in the premium collaboration portfolio from Jabra, is shipping from today.

PanaCast 40 VBS boasts advanced audio technology for exceptional voice clarity, as well as quick and easy installation, ensuring a seamless setup experience. This solution is a future-proof investment with flexible deployment options on Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or permanent BYOD setups and managed seamlessly with Jabra+.

The PanaCast 40 VBS delivers an all-in-one solution that transforms small meeting rooms into high-performing collaboration hubs. With its wide field of view, exceptional audio quality, and seamless usability, the PanaCast 40 VBS ensures every participant is seen and heard clearly, enabling organisations to fully utilise their small spaces and bring collaboration to new heights.

The sound is powered by a single high-quality speaker and six microphones with adaptive beamforming. Intelligent audio algorithms enhance sound clarity for exceptional voice pickup, fostering more natural and engaging virtual interactions and ensuring remote participants feel fully included.

Designed for ease of use and rapid deployment

New packaging enhances the deployment experience further by allowing provisioning without the need to remove the product from the box. The design also features easy cable routing, reducing installation time. The PanaCast 40 VBS is ideal for quick and easy installations in small rooms, and is a great Express Install for Microsoft Teams Rooms.

“By leveraging the strength of Microsoft Teams, the PanaCast 40 VBS provides an easy to install experience, reduces IT-complexity and enhances productivity. It’s a practical, versatile solution for organisations navigating the demands of hybrid collaboration in smaller rooms,” says Albert Kooiman, Senior Director Partner Engineering and Customer Experiences, Microsoft.

A future-proof investment

The PanaCast 40 VBS is built to adapt to the evolving needs of modern workplaces, particularly for small Android environments. With its compatibility for Android environments, it offers flexibility for installations such as Zoom Rooms.

“With the launch of PanaCast 40 VBS, it will be even easier to design Zoom Rooms that deliver a big impact, even in small spaces. PanaCast 40 VBS is built to allow for seamless integration and high performance, which underscores our shared commitment to advancing video technology for modern meeting spaces,” said John Stearns, Head of Zoom Spaces at Zoom.

PanaCast 40 VBS includes optional accessories such as a touch controller and a detachable faceplate. Furthermore, seamless integration with ecosystem partners ensures a future-proof investment, complemented by up-to-date manageability through Jabra+ software and the reassurance of Jabra Warranty+ services.

Key features of the PanaCast 40 VBS:

  • Full-room coverage – 180° field-of-view with dual cameras and 4x digital zoom.
  • Superior audio – 1 speaker and 6 microphones, enhanced by intelligent audio algorithms for crystal-clear sound and voice pickup.
  • Streamlined setup – New packaging enables provisioning without removing the product from the box.
  • Consistent experience – Shared touch controller and stand with the PanaCast 50 VBS medium room solution for seamless integration across spaces.
  • Effortless installation – Simplified cable routing and protection for easy, clean setup.
  • Flexible deployment – Compatible with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and BYOD setups.
  • PanaCast 40 VBS is an MDEP-based solution (Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform), delivering strengthened security and enhanced meetings experiences.
  • Intelligent Meeting Space enables users to personalise and set virtual meeting space boundaries – perfect for open-plan offices or glass-walled rooms.
  • Always up to date – Managed via Jabra+, ensuring the latest features and functionality.
  • Reliability – Backed by Jabra Warranty+ for added peace of mind.
  • Modern design – Clean, professional aesthetic that fits seamlessly into contemporary workspaces.
  • Practical features – Easy-clean cover and ADA compliance for enhanced usability.

Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS is available now. MSRP: £1,310. Please find out more information at https://www.jabra.com/panacast40vbs

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New Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS updates give Android customers greater flexibility and choice

Jabra, a global leader in professional audio and video solutions, has introduced new updates to the PanaCast 50 VBS available via firmware, giving IT admins and facility managers new deployment options and greater flexibility for meetings.

The Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS can now run in Permanent BYOD mode, enabling users to manage meetings from a PC and meet different needs for different rooms. With the added introduction of Wi-Fi connectivity, facility managers and IT admins have the freedom and flexibility to deploy and connect the PanaCast 50 VBS wherever there is Wi-Fi.

All Jabra PanaCast Android video bars are MDEP–based (Microsoft Devices Ecosystem Platform) solutions. Both the updated PanaCast 50 VBS and new PanaCast 40 VBS, which will be available mid-2025, offer flexible deployment options with enhanced security built on MDEP.

In addition, new features for the Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS make meetings more productive. Intelligent Meeting Space enables users to personalise and set virtual meeting space boundaries, excluding outside distractions and keeping the focus on participants in the room — perfect for glass-walled rooms.

Holger Reisinger, SVP for Enterprise Video Business Unit at Jabra said: “We have continued to strengthen Jabra’s PanaCast portfolio to evolve with changing needs. New deployment options with enhanced security, and features that boost productivity, enable Android customers to get the most from their Jabra video solutions, giving them confidence that they are making a future-proof investment.”

To learn more about the Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS, visit Jabra Video Bar System | All-in-One Video Conferencing Bar With USB