Jabra and Lenovo are expanding their collaboration to offer a second-generation PanaCast 50 Room System 2, optimized for AI. The new solution retains Jabra’s 180° panoramic 4K plug-and-play video solution, the Jabra PanaCast 50, while introducing the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 – an AI-optimized compute device built for demanding meeting room workloads. It also features two new touchscreen controller options, a USB and IP version, providing flexibility for various room setups and ensuring easy installation.

The Jabra PanaCast 50 Room System 2 delivers targeted improvements to address hybrid work and the increasing use of AI-enhanced collaboration tools. While the PanaCast 50 video bar remains unchanged delivering AI-powered 4K video and audio, the new bundle introduces a more powerful Lenovo compute device optimized for AI-heavy workloads. The compute device also now features USB-C integration, so users easily can share their screen, charge their laptop or run a meeting in BYOD (bring your own device) mode. It also features a more functional cable cover that users can slide open, ideal for behind-the-display installations where there isn’t enough space to open a lid. Additionally, it includes a detachable cable management tray, which is beneficial for placing compute devices in areas with very limited space. Lastly, it comes with a power adapter cage for easy cable management when mounting.

To meet different room configurations and budget needs, the system now offers two new touch controller options. A simple plug-and-play USB touch controller for straightforward deployments, the Lenovo Thinksmart USB controller, and a flexible network-based IP touch controller, the Lenovo IP controller, for high-performance environments giving flexibility in installation as this touch controller can be placed up to 100 meters from the compute device.