Barco ClickShare: Collaboration Made Easy

In the fast-paced landscape of modern business, Barco ClickShare makes collaboration easy.  Imagine a meeting room where the focus is on ideas and discussions rather than fumbling with cables and connectors. Enter Barco ClickShare, a wireless presentation and collaboration system that has redefined the way teams engage and share content.

From eliminating the hassle of wired connections to seamlessly integrating with video conferencing, ClickShare has become a game-changer in transforming meeting spaces. In this blog post, we’ll explore the capabilities of this wireless technology and how it is reshaping the landscape of collaborative work environments, making teamwork more intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable.

Table of Contents:

• Barco ClickShare Highlights
• Why We Prefer This Video Conferencing Tool
• The Right System For You

Barco ClickShare Highlights

Barco ClickShare is a wireless presentation and collaboration system designed to simplify the process of sharing content in meeting rooms, conference spaces, and collaboration environments. The technology aims to enhance communication and collaboration during presentations, discussions, and meetings. Here’s a overview of how it works:

• Wireless Presentation: ClickShare eliminates the need for cables and connectors by allowing users to share content wirelessly from their laptops or mobile devices to a central display. This makes it easy for participants to share their screens without the hassle of physical connections.
• Hardware Componenets:  The ClickShare system typically includes a set of hardware components, including a base unit (ClickShare Base Unit), ClickShare Buttons, and potentially other devices like the ClickShare Conference models designed for video conferencing.
• ClickShare Buttons: Users can connect the ClickShare Button to their laptop via USB or use the ClickShare App on their mobile devices. With a simple click of the Button or the App, meeting participants can share their screen on the central display.
• Meeting Collaboration: ClickShare promotes collaboration by allowing multiple participants to share content sequentially or simultaneously. This feature is particularly useful for brainstorming sessions, collaborative presentations, and interactive discussions.
• User Friendly Interface: One of the key strengths of the ClickShare system is its user-friendly interface. The system is designed to be intuitive, allowing users to quickly start sharing content without the need for extensive training.
• Integration with Video Conferencing: The hybrid work environment is here to stay. The Barco ClickShare Conference models are specifically designed to integrate with your new or existing video conferencing systems. This allows users to share content in both physical meeting rooms and virtual collaboration sessions, enhancing communication in hybrid work environments.
• Security Features: ClickShare includes security features to protect sensitive information, including encryption and other measures to ensure that the wireless presentation system is secure and not vulnerable to unauthorized access.
• Flexibility and Scalability: ClickShare is known for its flexibility and scalability. The system can be deployed in various room sizes and configurations, making it suitable for small huddle rooms as well as large conference spaces.
• Enhanced Meeting Dynamics: By eliminating the time-consuming process of connecting and disconnecting cables, Barco ClickShare contributes to more dynamic and efficient meetings, allowing participants to focus on the content and discussions rather than technical setup issues.

In short, the Barco ClickShare streamlines the process of content sharing in meetings, making collaboration easy and effective. Its wireless capabilities, user-friendly interface, and integration with video conferencing systems contribute to improved communication and collaboration in both physical and virtual meeting environments.

Why We Prefer This Video Conferencing Tool

What’s not to love about this easy-to-use, plug-and-play, video conferencing system? The ClickShare Conferencing Button instantly gives you access to wireless conferencing, and a more immersive, interactive and guest-friendly meeting experience. Simply set up your remote meeting with your preferred Unified Communications (UC) solution. Plug the USB-C device into your laptop, click, and in less than 7 seconds, you are automatically connected to meeting room cameras, speakerphones, soundbars and other AV peripherals. You’ll also get access to richer audio, wider views of the room and the ability to add video to your mix.

With the additional Quick Button, you can bring the big screen back to your device, a feature called ‘local view of the room display’. The Quick Button also activates advanced power functionalities like ideation, moderation, snapshots, and control of AV equipment.

Alternatively, you can share content with the ClickShare Collaboration App with a similar advanced set of collaboration features at your disposal: pause, window selection, extended desktop, ideation and moderation. Combining both Button and App provides an intuitive, rich way of collaborating.

One important thing to note is that the ClickShare App does have some limitations when used out of the box without being connected to a network. However, our team can help you determine the best deployment setup for your current system. 

We also like the new ClickShare Extension Pack. This free download contains a built-in  App launcher, which will automatically launch the ClickShare App once the Button is plugged into your computer and the desktop driver. This allows you to use the meeting room display as a second computer screen so you can view multiple documents side-by-side. 

The Right System For Your Needs

At Smart Homes Smart Offices, we take pride in being good listeners. We’ll start by learning about your conference room setup, what’s working well, your challenges, and specific collaboration and conferencing needs.

We’ll then conduct a walkthrough of your meeting space to examining the existing audiovisual infrastructure, types of displays and connectivity options currently available. We’ll evaluate the room layout, considering factors such as seating arrangement, lighting, and the placement of existing equipment.  

With this comprehensive understanding, our AV and IT experts can recommend the most suitable conferencing solution to enhance wireless presentation and collaboration in any space.

Smart Offices makes collaboration easy. Take the first step toward transforming your meeting rooms and contact us today for a personalized consultation.