ECNETNews reports that a new public beta feature, smart name tags, has been launched to enhance inclusivity and engagement in Zoom Meetings. This innovative feature is now available in Zoom Rooms and uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assign name tags to participants, facilitating easier identification for virtual attendees and creating a more connected meeting environment.
Transforming Hybrid Workspaces with Smart Name Tags
As hybrid work becomes the norm, effective communication and inclusivity in meetings are essential. Smart name tags tackle these issues by making all participants in a Zoom Room easily recognizable, thereby enriching the meeting experience for both remote and in-person attendees.
Benefits of Smart Name Tags:
- Boosted Inclusivity: With smart name tags, participants can see the names of in-room attendees, regardless of whether they are speaking. This feature enhances the interaction between remote and in-person participants, making communication more engaging and inclusive.
- AI-Driven Recognition: Leveraging AI, smart name tags automatically identify and label participants in a Zoom Room. Users can choose to manually add or automatically generate their name tags, ensuring everyone is recognized and engaged.
- Enhanced Meeting Dynamics: By clearly showcasing who is present, smart name tags contribute to a more collaborative meeting environment. This feature is particularly beneficial for meetings that involve new teams or external participants, promoting effective networking and cooperation.
To activate smart name tags, admins can enable the feature through settings. Users must agree to participate, which allows their name tags to automatically appear in the Zoom Room video feed and can be edited whenever necessary.
Driving Innovation in Hybrid Workspaces
The rollout of smart name tags aligns with a broader effort to enhance flexible working environments. The Zoom Spaces initiative, which encompasses Zoom Rooms and various collaboration tools, aims to facilitate seamless cooperation among teams distributed across the globe.
With recent studies indicating that 95% of business leaders observe increased flexibility in their organizations—and 82% planning to further enhance this flexibility—Zoom Spaces presents a comprehensive toolkit designed to meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce.
Notable Zoom Spaces Features:
- Zoom Rooms: These versatile spaces convert any environment into a collaborative center. As of Q1 FY2025, Zoom Rooms have exceeded two million licenses, delivering HD video collaboration that streamlines meeting setups, room bookings, and content sharing for all participants.
- Zoom Rooms Intelligent Director: This advanced capability utilizes multiple cameras and AI to capture optimal views of participants, ensuring that remote attendees can clearly see everyone in larger meeting settings.
- Workspace Reservation: Employees can reserve workspaces ahead of time or at the moment of arrival, with options for personalized areas equipped with Zoom technology. This feature also suggests ideal days for in-person attendance or desk assignments based on team members’ presence, promoting effective collaboration.
- Visitor Management: This tool simplifies the experience for guests, featuring workflows for invitations, notifications, and badge printing. Employees can also reserve Zoom-equipped workspaces for their visitors, ensuring a professional welcome.
