After experiencing great success with Surface Hub 1 on a global scale, Microsoft wants to continue bridging the gap between physical and digital workspaces with Surface Hub 2S.
Surface Hub 2S is a 50-inch mobile PC for business and enterprise. It features the next generation whiteboard, meeting platform, and collaborative computing device on Windows 10 (Teams, Office 365, One Drive, Microsoft Whiteboard, and Microsoft cloud platforms). .
"Microsoft has invented the concept of productive PCs and we can do the same with teams and groups of people," said Mirna Arif, director of Surface Business at Microsoft, Middle East and Africa.
In the age of digital transformation, "we are becoming more mobile, whether we like it or not. We wanted to bring an experience to everyone, whether in or out of the office. We wanted them to be able to share content and see who is talking instantly. people using the phone can see and collaborate on their own ideas, whether it's Surface or any other device with Microsoft Teams," he said.
Microsoft Teams, an enhanced version of Microsoft Skype for Business, is available in the Business region. Microsoft Teams is available in the Business region.
"The modern workplace demands more of multi-skilled employees and teams working together and it has become the new standard. You need something that has been around for a long time in the conference room, split screen, and turn it into a laptop designed for teams," he said.
Mirna said that Microsoft had sold more than 6,000 units in more than 25 countries and that existing customers were demanding a lot from the new device.
The 2-inch Surface Hub 50S is priced at AED 34,870 and comes with a Surface Hub 2 Pen and Surface Hub 2 Camera.
It is only available in the UAE, but he said other Gulf countries would follow soon.
"We have a lot of demand for the 85-inch device and it will be released soon.