Jabra & Lenovo Launch AI-Optimized Meeting Room Solution with 180-Degree 4K Video and Enhanced Flexibility
September 2, 2025
While the PanaCast 50 video bar remains unchanged, the new bundle enhances the overall system with a more powerful AI-optimized compute device and flexible control options to meet evolving hybrid work demands.
The latest system introduces Jabra's 180-degree panoramic 4K plug-and-play video solution alongside the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2, an AI-optimized compute device designed for demanding meeting room workloads.
Hardware enhancements include a sliding cable cover, a detachable cable management tray, and a power adapter cage, all aimed at simplifying installation and improving cable management.
Powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 processors, the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 offers enhanced AI, video, and audio performance, with up to 40% energy savings and features like USB-C sharing, detachable cable management, and a power adapter cage.
Two new touchscreen controller options are available: a simple USB controller and a high-performance IP controller, which can be placed up to 100 meters away for greater installation flexibility.
The Jabra PanaCast 50 Room System 2, available globally, is priced at $4,899 for the USB controller version and $5,799 for the IP controller, offering flexible options for different meeting environments.
The compute device now features USB-C integration, enabling easier screen sharing, device charging, and support for bring-your-own-device (BYOD) setups, adding flexibility to meeting configurations.
The system’s infrastructure supports AI-driven features to boost productivity and communication, with the new compute device offering faster AI processing, reduced power consumption, and USB-C integration for easier device sharing and charging.
Designed to improve Microsoft Teams Rooms, the system facilitates seamless, secure, and more inclusive hybrid meetings, addressing the need for high-quality audio and video to reduce fatigue and increase engagement among remote participants.
The new system aims to support more inclusive, reliable, and flexible hybrid meetings by providing greater compute power and flexibility for seamless collaboration, future-proofing video conferencing with AI-powered tools.
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