Samsung and Cisco team up to deliver a monster display for 5K teleconferencing – the 105-inch QPD-5K has a 21:9 aspect ratio, but it won’t be cheap
Samsung has taken to the stage at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 event in Barcelona to demonstrate how its SmartThings platform will power its business-focused displays and deliver “the future of business connectivity.”
This includes an expansion of the South Korean giant’s partnership with Cisco, unveiling a new 105-inch, 21:9 Smart Signage QPD-5K display compatible with Cisco’s Room Kit EQ for Microsoft Teams.
Samsung says that when using Teams-certified videoconferencing devices, such as Cisco’s RoomOS-powered systems, the QPD-5K’s 21:9 aspect ratio optimizes the Front Row experience. This Microsoft Teams Rooms layout is designed to ensure participants feel equally present and engaged in the discussion, whether participating remotely or in person.
Tizen OS
“We have entered a new era where hybrid working is an integral part of the work experience. Employees simply need to have full functionality while working online,” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics.
“Our partnership with Cisco provides users with an accessible work environment, and at the heart of that is our 105-inch QPD-5K display that makes users feel like they are in the same room as their colleagues.”
The QPD-5K display offers a panoramic view, supports multiple windows for displaying more information and is compatible with Cisco’s Room Bar and Room Kit series, allowing users to integrate cameras, audio and all other necessary video conferencing capabilities.
As you’d expect, the new QPD-5K is powered by Samsung’s Tizen OS. Although the company dropped the Linux-based operating system from its smartphones and wearables in 2021 and closed the Tizen app store late that year, it continues to update it twice a year for use on its smart TVs and B2B displays. The current version is Tizen 8.0 Public M2, released in October 2023.
There’s no word on pricing or availability at the moment, but given the size and capabilities of the QPD-5K display, it’s safe to say it won’t be cheap.