Cisco Webex it will be the first collaboration application to go into vehicles Audi. As early as July, various models of the German brand will be equipped with features Webex Meetingsresponding to the growing needs of thehybrid work.
From next July, the Cisco Webex collaboration application can already be installed on Audi vehicles, to facilitate hybrid work and guarantee greater flexibility to drivers. An evolution possible thanks to the collaboration with CARIAD, a software company of the Volkswagen Group, and with HARMAN, a subsidiary of Samsung. Models with optional app installation are A4, A5, Q5, A6, A7, A8, Q8 e-tron ed e-tron GT.
Hybrid work: productivity and flexibility on the road
The union of Audi with Cisco Webex, a leader in cloud-based collaboration solutions, was created to meet the needs of hybrid work. The work environment is no longer confined to a single space or device, but requires flexibility and adaptation. More and more people ask smart functionality to carry out their profession and for this they need innovative and safe solutions.
Our mission is to transform the connected car into an extension of the hybrid workplace. Partnering with leading manufacturers like Audi will offer customers a secure and seamless way to stay connected and be productive no matter where and how they work.
Jeetu Patel, EVP e GM, Security & Collaboration, Cisco.
How Cisco Webex works on Audi
Users can download the app fromApplication Store available on the infotainment system of Audi vehicles, without the need to use a smartphone. Thanks to the constant monitoring of the highest safety requirements of the Volkswagen Group, it is possible to transfer the Webex meeting from your device to your car seamlessly.
Webex goes into audio-only mode when the car is in motion, ensuring the driver safety driving. It is possible to participate in meetings in video mode and share content when the vehicle is stationary.
Webex Enhanced Meetings comes with artificial intelligence for noise cancellation and voice enhancement. L’Integrated AI it will take care of reducing the annoying sounds of the road or of works in progress, to ensure maximum peace of mind for the driver.
Cisco Webex is coming to Audi vehicles starting in the month of July 2023. The models in which installation will be possible are A4, A5, Q5, A6, A7, A8, Q8 e-tron and e-tron GT marketed in Europe, United States, Canada, Mexico and international markets.