Logitech UAE has unveiled the Rally Bar Huddle, an all-in-one video conferencing bar designed for team meetings and small meeting rooms, marking the latest addition to Logitech’s conference camera family, this announcement was made during GITEX Global 2023.
The product is designed to provide seamless video solutions for easy meetings. It offers quick setup, easy management, and seamless integration with the Tap IP Internet protocol through the CollabOS operating system.
As many companies are redesigning their office spaces to create more collaborative areas for hybrid working teams, meeting rooms have become more prevalent.
According to Futuresource, a research agency, 68% of companies plan to invest in audio and video technology for small meeting rooms and dedicated meeting spaces.
Logitech’s Head of Enterprise for Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia, Lubna Elyas, stated, “The fast-growing adoption of meeting room technology has outpaced many organizations’ abilities to equip them with advanced video conferencing capabilities. Taking this into account, we have carefully designed the Rally Bar Huddle to provide advanced AI features that enhance modern and comprehensive meetings, ensuring these products are affordable and accessible to many users in meeting rooms.”
The product is designed for rooms accommodating up to six people to ensure clear visibility and audibility for all participants.
Built with AI-integrated video intelligence and 4K image quality, it allows remote participants to join conversations effectively.
With an improved audio system, the Rally Bar Huddle has twice the audio pickup capabilities compared to Logitech’s MeetUp solution.
Additionally, advanced beamforming technology helps create a natural meeting experience for remote participants.
Continuous software updates enhance the product’s intelligence, adding advanced features like RightSight 2.
This feature supports AI capabilities such as speaker view, which detects and displays the active speaker and the entire room, as well as facial recognition for equal participant representation.
It also integrates with tools like Zoom Rooms Smart Gallery and Microsoft IntelliFrame.
The Rally Bar Huddle can be deployed in three ways:
it works with a dedicated computer running either Windows or ChromeOS, or it can be used in a “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) mode where each user utilizes their own device, the product also runs supported video conferencing applications directly on the device without the need for an external computer, it is compatible with leading video conferencing platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet.
IT teams can set up the product in minutes within their meeting rooms. After setup, teams can monitor room quality, distribute updates, and adjust settings using Logitech’s cloud-based individual synchronization feature, Logitech Sync. Sync Insights allows teams to assess how meeting spaces are being used over time.
Organizations can tailor product usage to best match their needs or décor, the product’s light gray fabric cover offers an alternative to the default graphite color and is easy to clean in healthcare and educational environments.
Sustainability Approach:
At least 42% of the plastic parts in the Rally Bar Huddle are made from post-consumer recycled plastics, the packaging for the product comes from forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and other controlled sources, supporting responsible forest management worldwide.
All Logitech products are carbon neutral and use renewable energy wherever possible in their manufacturing, the carbon footprint of all products, including the Rally Bar Huddle, has been reduced to zero by supporting forests, relying on renewable energy sources, and assisting climate-impacted communities.
Pricing and Availability:
The Rally Bar Huddle is available globally through authorized resellers and the Logitech website at a suggested retail price of $1,699.
