Aaron Roe, Managing Director of Product and Solutions at Deloitte, is known for his problem-solving skills and ability to find innovative solutions.

He has been involved in projects such as the development of Deloitte University and the integration of presence and space in smart buildings. Aaron's role is to bridge the gap between end users and technology companies, focusing on customer experience and solving friction points. He has a deep understanding of collaboration technology and has been instrumental in implementing advanced solutions at Deloitte.

Aaron's approach is to think forward and challenge suppliers to create better experiences for clients.

Summary

Welcome to another episode of "Direct from Infocomm Expo" with Craig Durr, Chief Analyst and Founder of the Collab Collective.

In this insightful interview, Craig sits down with Josh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist from ‪Jabra‬, and Danny Hayasaka, Senior Director of Marketing and Emerging Technologies from CallOne, Inc‬.

They discuss the integration of the Jabra ecosystem with the Microsoft Teams platform and the latest AI-driven solutions revolutionizing how we collaborate in hybrid and distributed work environments.

In this episode, you will learn about:

🔶 Jabra and Microsoft Collaboration: Discover how Jabra has worked closely with Microsoft to develop cutting-edge AI solutions like Copilot and the Panacast 50, which enhance meeting experiences with superior audio and video capabilities.

🔶User-Friendly Technology: Understand the importance of seamless technology that requires no technical expertise, making it easier for users to collaborate effectively in the post-pandemic distributed work environment.

🔶Security and Management: Learn about the critical role of security in Jabra's solutions, including Microsoft's upcoming MDEP operating system, designed to provide enhanced security and management capabilities.

🔶Flexibility and Choice: Explore how Jabra offers a range of devices to meet diverse customer needs and supports partners with comprehensive tools and resources to ensure optimal performance and satisfaction.

Danny Hayasaka, Senior Director of Marketing and Merchant Technologies for Call One, discusses collaboration and the importance of a complete collaboration ecosystem. He emphasizes the need for vendors to provide a complete story and not just focus on selling individual devices.

Danny also highlights the knowledge gap that exists among end users and the importance of educating them on the available technology. He encourages end users to reach out to experts in the field for guidance and emphasizes the need for better adoption of technology. The conversation also touches on Danny's background, his experience in the US Army, and his role at Call One.