HP and Google officially announced at Google Enterprise Summit the expanded availability of HP Dimension with Google Beam to customers in the U.S., Canada, the UK, France, Germany and Japan. HP said that this milestone opens the next phase for a new kind of communication technology designed to make remote conversations feel more natural, engaging […]

What does it take to deliver a meeting experience that works for everyone, wherever they’re joining from? That’s the question behind “New Rules of Connection,” our new video series with HP. Throughout the series, we’ll explore what makes collaboration successful and what it means for the AV professionals designing, installing and supporting those experiences. For […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Brian Phillips, Director of Product Marketing for HP Poly Meeting room collaboration technology has been constantly evolving for decades, with new waves of innovation emerging just as we get used to the previous ones. Artificial intelligence, advanced camera experiences, intelligent audio processing and new software capabilities continue to reshape […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Brian Phillips, Director of Product Marketing for HP Poly Meeting room “success” is often measured by the technology deployed within the space. Are we using certified devices? What are the camera specs and microphone pickup? Are the camera and microphone appropriate for the room? Did we deploy the features […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST If you’ve used a computer or printer in the past few decades, chances are you’ve encountered HP. From printers and PCs to the Poly unified communications portfolio it acquired in 2022, HP’s technology is everywhere. At the past few trade shows, HP has really emphasized its unified approach to collaboration […]

IBC2026 announced that it will bring the global media, entertainment and technology community together at the RAI Amsterdam from September 11-14. The goal of the event is to enable industry players from more than 170 countries to collaborate, network, learn and translate innovation into practical solutions, real-world outcomes and business opportunities. The company said that […]

FAIRFAX, Va. June 2, 2026 — InfoComm 2026, the largest professional audiovisual trade show in North America, will debut its first-ever Media Day on Wednesday, June 17, a new, curated experience designed to give attending media and analysts early access to the most significant announcements, innovations and industry developments at this year’s show. Media Day […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST InfoComm 2026 is rapidly approaching. Booths are being built, demos are being fine-tuned and product launches are being readied for their debut in Las Vegas. With nearly 750 exhibitors spread across the convention center, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer size and scope of the show. That’s where […]

Our latest pre-InfoComm Rants & rAVes features Brian Phillips, director of product marketing for collaboration solutions at HP, about the latest innovations coming to the HP Poly portfolio. During our conversation, Brian shared how HP Poly is leveraging AI to improve meeting experiences through technologies like DirectorAI, multi-camera switching and VoiceScoreAI. We also discussed HP […]

HP announced its new HP Poly Edge Series Open SIP desk phones designed for secure communication from hospitality, to healthcare, government or professional environments. The product includes NoiseBlockAI technology, allowing clear communication even in loud office environments. It also includes a Trusted Security Module, helping IT teams protect data and device integrity throughout the phone […]

HP is set to showcase multiple new innovations at ISE 2026. The company said from next-generation headsets to intelligent video conferencing solutions, it is delivering tools to help organizations thrive. HP will debut its new HP Poly Mission Series, a series of corded USB headsets. The product includes AI-based noise cancellation and super wideband audio, […]

HP has officially introduced HP Dimension with Google Beam, an AI-powered 3D video communications solution developed in partnership with Google. Formerly known as Project Starline, the platform is designed to make remote collaboration feel more realistic by combining 3D imaging, natural eye contact, spatial audio and adaptive lighting. The system is built for small meeting […]

HP has introduced HP Dimension with Google Beam, a three-dimensional video communication platform developed in partnership with Google. Designed for enterprise use, the system uses AI, 3D imaging, and spatial audio to create a virtual conferencing experience aimed at replicating in-person meetings without the need for headsets or wearable devices. Previously known as Project Starline, […]

HP announced a range of AV and unified communications and collaboration (UCC) products ahead of Zoomtopia, including new AI-powered PCs and AI-enabled videoconferencing solutions. According to the 2024 HP Work Relationship Index, 68% of knowledge workers believe AI creates new opportunities to enjoy work, and 73% say AI makes their job easier. Workers who use […]

Earlier this year, Google announced Project Starline would become a reality in 2024 or 2025. For this project, Google is partnering with HP to make the solution commercially available starting in 2025. Yesterday, it shared a first look at the product design, built in collaboration with HP. Instead of making Project Starline into an entire meeting room, the companies have […]

Remember Glue Collaboration? The cool head-and-torso avatars that made the metaverse seem like it was filled with legless players off a tabletop “foosball” field1? The parent company of Glue has now filed for bankruptcy. A letter from the CEO, Jussi Havu, explains that without a definite solution in sight the Glue service may be (soon) […]

With more than half of meaning and intent communicated through body language versus words alone, an immersive collaboration experience plays an important role in creating authentic human connections in hybrid environments. That’s what drove Logitech to develop Project Ghost in 2023. Now, Google is back with a new iteration of its Project Starline aimed at […]

HP | Poly announced the Poly Lens App for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows as well as the Poly Studio Base Room Kits for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows. The Poly Lens Room App for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows is a software solution designed to streamline device management for Microsoft Teams Rooms. Offering management […]

HP has launched a new Poly Studio Bundle specifically designed to leverage the Zoom Rooms’ Intelligent Director feature by applying AI technology to create a more “equitable meeting experience” in large rooms. HP says Zoom Intelligent Director is a multi-camera experience that uses two or three cameras in medium to large rooms to show optimal […]

HP Poly launched a bunch of new UCC products aimed at solving connectivity and the fluidness of video and audio in a hybrid workplace. They include new headsets, a new phone, updates to the sidebar products and better software solutions. For the headsets, the launches include: Savi 8400 Office Series — This new wireless DECT […]

Today Neowit has announced its partnership with Poly | HP to bring new Smart Building experiences to market. Neowit is one of the leading platform providers within Smart Buildings and workspace applications stitching all technology silos in a building or office space into a digital visualization where users receive a clear overview of space utilization […]

Today, Poly announced Poly Studio Systems for Zoom Rooms, powered by HP. Each Poly Studio System features award-winning solutions, certified for Zoom Rooms, powered by the HP Mini Conferencing PC, plus a Poly TC10 controller and scheduler to redefine how work gets done. Poly Studio Systems for Zoom Rooms supports Android and Windows. Poly Studio […]

HP Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of Poly, a global provider of workplace collaboration solutions. The deal claims to “accelerate HP’s strategy to create a more growth-oriented portfolio, further strengthen its industry opportunity in hybrid work solutions, and position the combined organization for long-term sustainable growth and value creation. HP expects the transaction, […]

HP Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Poly, a global provider of workplace collaboration solutions, in an all-cash transaction for $40 per share, implying a total enterprise value of $3.3 billion, inclusive of Poly’s net debt. The acquisition accelerates what HP calls its “strategy to create a more growth-oriented portfolio, further strengthens its industry […]

If you’re late to the party, you’d better bring something special. HP Inc. launched “HP Presence,” a portfolio of conferencing and collaboration solutions. In 2015, HP split its operation: on one side is HP Inc., the printer and PC company. The other side, HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) company, deals with enterprise products and services. This launch […]

Extron announced that it is working with HP to create scalable meeting solutions for modern workspaces. With these solutions, Extron is integrating room automation, audio and signal extension capabilities with the HP Elite Slice G2, Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms solutions. Its collaboration with HP brings Extron AV control capabilities to the HP Elite […]

Jabra announced a UCC-based bundle combining video and audio solutions for meeting rooms in collaboration with HP. The bundle features Jabra PanaCast, a 180 degree Panoramic-4K USB camera and HP Elite Slice room PC for UCC systems. The bundle is designed as a RBS — room-based systems — solution to UCC for video and audio […]

HP’s new 55-inch native 1920×1080 resolution LED-lit LCD display debuted today at the DSE show in Las Vegas along with a new media player. HP’s widest “commercial-grade” LED display, the 55-inch HP LD5535, includes IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel technology that enables 178-degree viewing angles. Content management is handled via the network to a built-in USB […]

Last summer Polycom bought HP’s video and telepresence business, becoming the exclusive videoconferencing supplier for HP’s reseller and integrator businesses. Now they will launch the first integrated, all-in-one solution bundle to come from the two vendors that’s intended to be sold through the channel. There will also be more bundles in the future. Hewlett Packard […]

By Steve Sechrist One of our European contacts sent over a news tip today confirming rumors that HP is exiting the digital projector market. According to David Edwards, an HP Image and Print Group spokesperson, the company has decided to “shift focus” of its commercial projector business from projection to display solutions. He went on […]