In most German companies, digital change has long been a reality. In the area of collaboration tools and video conference systems in particular, the market for available technologies has exploded in recent years.
Corona pandemic has led to a boom in remote work and hybrid work models. Many providers used this opportunity and developed new solutions. Five years later, companies continue to invest massively in technologies for digital cooperation. This is shown by the current State of Hybrid Work Report by OWL Labs: 12 percent of small businesses, 30 percent of medium -sized companies and even 31 percent of large companies have installed 2024 new conference room technology.
With the growing number of available solutions, the tool selection is becoming increasingly complex. And while the requirements for the technical infrastructure continue to increase, the IT teams often remain the same. This makes it a “one-to-many” challenge in which fewer people are responsible for evaluating, integration and administration of an ever larger number of tools. IT decisions face the challenge of selecting the technologies from a large number of providers and products that meet the requirements of their company. In addition to user -friendliness and the ability to integrate, high security standards in particular are among the crucial criteria. With business -critical applications in particular, it is no longer enough to only rely on the latest features. Certifications and standards are therefore becoming increasingly important to ensure quality, security and compatibility.
Certifications as a quality guarantee
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For many companies, it is increasingly a challenge to design the office as an attractive workplace. Because an essential part of the work in the office is personal cooperation – mostly in the form of meetings. But the implementation of effective and collaborative meetings is difficult if not everyone involved is present in the same room. Technical problems are among the biggest challenges: According to the State of Hybrid Work-Report, three quarters of the employees (75 percent) have already lost time and meetings began late because the technology did not work smoothly. Audio problems in particular are a common obstacle – 74 percent of the respondents regularly fight with it. 82 percent of employees now see good technology as an essential working factor. Especially in business -critical systems such as collaboration tools and video conference technology, failures or security gaps are not an option. Because they can consider the work flow in hybrid companies considerably, endanger confidential data and cause high costs. Companies are therefore increasingly relying on independently tested solutions to minimize any risks and ensure the stability of their systems.
Microsoft Teams Certification for more security and compliance
Certifications for technologies ensure that the products meet the highest quality and security standards. They not only guarantee optimal functionality and compatibility, but also to comply with important compliance requirements.
An important certification for tools in the field of hybrid and digital cooperation is, for example, Microsoft Team Certification. It signals that a product is optimally designed for cooperation with Microsoft teams and a variety of room solutions and that all technical, safety -relevant and functional requirements for those companies that work regularly with the application are met – be it in the office, in home office or on the go.
The certification process includes strict tests. Not only technical criteria such as compatibility are checked, but also audio quality, video operating and user friendliness. Only products that meet these requirements also receive certification for Microsoft Teams.
Seamless integration into existing systems
Another advantage of certified products is the simple integration into existing IT infrastructures thanks to standardized interfaces and tested compatibility. This not only saves time for implementation, but also significantly reduces failure risks and maintenance.
IT departments and teams benefit from this simple integration, especially in hybrid work environments: employees can access a variety of systems and platforms and thus work together productively. Whether video conferences, joint document processing or project management – certified tools ensure that information is safely exchanged and work processes merged smoothly.
In addition, IT departments benefit from a simplified administration, since certified products usually enable uniform control via administration tools. Updates are also easier to carry out, which continues to minimize the support effort and contribute to more efficient work processes. The seamless cooperation of the large number of systems and platforms that modern companies use today is significantly easier.
Investment security for the future
Technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and Extended Reality will increasingly shape everyday work in the coming years. It is all the more important for companies to rely on tested standards and recognized certifications when choosing their technology partners. These not only ensure quality and security, but also a future -proof digital infrastructure.
A decisive advantage: Manufacturers of certified products usually commit to regular security updates, continuous further development and compliance with current standards. In addition, companies benefit from long -term support and transparent communication. Companies ensure that their technologies not only meet current, but also future requirements for security, compatibility and performance. The use of certified technologies thus creates a stable basis for safe and future -proof digital infrastructure.
