Samsung took the stage at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 event in Barcelona to show how its SmartThings platform will bolster its business-focused displays and deliver “the future of enterprise connectivity.”
This includes an expansion of the South Korean giant's partnership with Cisco, introducing a new 105-inch, 21:9 QPD-5K Smart Signage display that is compatible with Cisco's Room Kit EQ for Microsoft Teams.
Samsung says that when using Teams-certified video conferencing devices, such as Cisco RoomOS-powered systems, the QPD-5K's 21:9 aspect ratio optimizes the Front Row experience. This Microsoft Teams room layout is designed to ensure that participants feel equally present and involved in the discussion, whether remotely or in-person.
Tizen operating system
“We have entered a new era where hybrid working is an integral part of the work experience. Employees simply need to be able to have full functionality while working online,” said Hoon Chung, executive vice president of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics.
“Our partnership with Cisco provides users with an accessible work environment, and at the center of that is our 105-inch QPD-5K display that gives users the feeling that they are sitting in the same room as their colleagues.” .
The QPD-5K display offers a panoramic view, supports multiple windows to display more information, and is compatible with Cisco's Room Bar and Room Kit series, so users can integrate cameras, audio, and all other necessary video conferencing capabilities.
As expected, the new QPD-5K runs on Samsung's Tizen operating system. Although the company removed the Linux-based operating system from its smartphones and wearable devices in 2021 and closed the Tizen app store at the end of that year, it continues to update it twice a year for use on its smart TVs and B2B displays. The current version is Tizen 8.0 Public M2, released in October 2023.
There's no information on pricing or availability at the moment, but given the size and capabilities of the QPD-5K display, it's safe to say it won't be cheap.
