Hybrid working could soon include your car, if the latest announcement from Mercedes-Benz is indicative of things to come.
The automaker revealed at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona that it’s working with Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) (Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO)) to deliver an “optimal mobile officer experience” in new Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles.
The cars will come equipped with Webex meetings and calling, allowing people to utilize Webex AI audio capabilities.
For example, the company said a hypothetical architect could collaborate with their team at the firm or call into a meeting in between visiting a client and picking up their kids, all from the car.
The goal is to enable maximum flexibility for the hybrid workforce, while maintaining safety, according to a statement.
To that end, meetings and calls will be audio only, no video, when the vehicle is in motion.
When parked, users can access video meetings and AI-powered transcription and content sharing, among other features.
“The mobile office cannot progress without the reliable and secure collaboration technology that only Cisco can provide,” said Jeetu Patel, EVP and general manager of security and collaboration at Cisco.
“This partnership with Mercedes-Benz, a leader in automotive luxury, marks a big step forward in delivering the flexibility that the hybrid workforce demands.”
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