Jabra and Lenovo have expanded their collaboration to offer a second-generation video conferencing meeting room solution, the Jabra PanaCast 50 Room System 2. The new release is optimized for heavy AI workload while offering more flexibility and a simplified user experience, the companies said.
The Jabra PanaCast 50 Room System 2 retains Jabra’s 180-degree panoramic, 4K plug-and-play video solution while introducing the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2, an AI-optimized compute device designed for demanding meeting room workloads, officials said. It also features two new touchscreen controller options, a USB and IP version, which are intended to provide flexibility for various room setups and easy installation. The system is designed to elevate Microsoft Teams Rooms setups, so teams can more easily connect, share and collaborate with enhanced security features.
While the PanaCast 50 video bar remains unchanged, offering AI-powered 4K video and clear audio, the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 is purpose-built to handle increasingly heavy AI workloads with faster AI processing. The compute device is powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 processors for improved video, audio and AI performance, while reducing power consumption by up to 40 percent, company officials said.
The Lenovo compute device also features USB-C integration, enabling users to share their screen, charge their laptop or run a meeting in bring-your-own-device mode, which provides access to the PanaCast 50 video bar from any platform, the companies said.
Hardware improvements include a more functional cable cover that slides open as well as a detachable cable management tray. The system also comes with a power adapter cage for easy cable management when mounting.
The two new touch controller options are the Lenovo ThinkSmart USB controller for plug-and-play straightforward deployments and the Lenovo IP controller, a flexible network-based IP touch controller designed for high-performance environments and which can be placed up to 100 meters from the compute device, officials said.
“As hybrid work continues to evolve, so do the demands for how teams connect and collaborate, especially with the increasing use of AI-enhanced tools,” said Holger Reisinger, SVP of the Enterprise Video Business Unit at Jabra. “We’re proud to collaborate with Lenovo on the second generation of the Jabra PanaCast 50 Room System to deliver an AI-optimized, future-ready solution. Together, we’re equipping meeting spaces with more compute power, greater flexibility and more options to support seamless and inclusive collaboration in any environment.”
“Hybrid collaboration is evolving fast, and meeting spaces need solutions that are ready for what’s next with AI-enabled applications and features,” added Marcus Kennedy, general manager of commercial solutions at Lenovo. “Together with Jabra, Lenovo has created a system that brings advanced compute power and greater flexibility together with leading video experience to help teams connect more easily and work more effectively from anywhere.”
