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Jabra, a global leader in professional audio and video solutions, today announced an industry-first collaboration with Huddly, the Norwegian video technology company. With complementary product portfolios the two Scandinavian brands will work together to bring a unified solution to market—designed to solve key challenges for large meeting spaces, particularly on Android systems. Because both companies already offer mature, field-tested technologies, the collaboration enables a faster path to market, helping customers access complete solutions without delay or complexity.

This new collaboration is built on a shared ambition: to deliver scalable, plug-and-play solutions that simplify deployment across any meeting room size. Jabra offers integrated audio and video solutions for small and medium-sized meeting rooms, designed for straightforward deployment and reliable performance. Huddly brings Huddly Crew™, the multi-camera technology built for larger meeting spaces, using AI to automate speaker tracking and adjust framing automatically and in real time. By combining Jabra and Huddly technology, organizations will now have access to a comprehensive package that extends coverage and performance into larger, more complex rooms.

Why This Partnership Matters
Customers are increasingly looking for a single, scalable solution that covers all meeting spaces without added complexity. Large and multi-purpose training rooms, particularly on Android-based systems, have historically required additional configuration or workarounds. This partnership removes that barrier by delivering:

• End-to-end compatibility across Android, Windows and BYOD environments
• Integrated AI-powered multi-camera video with automated speaker tracking and framing
• Professional audio from Jabra, including extension audio
• Simple, cable-based setup with no programming or manual configuration required
• Strengthened security with the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP)
• Seamless integration enables scalable systems for rooms of all sizes, creating one complete package with full product and service support via Jabra+

Through this partnership, Huddly’s video technology will be available for Android-based meeting room systems as part of the Jabra ecosystem.

Delivering at scale
Jabra continues to support small and medium room solutions through its established PanaCast and Speak product lines. The collaboration with Huddly is focused specifically on large rooms, where greater video coverage and audio flexibility are essential. The joint solution is built to scale, enabling businesses to extend consistent performance and simplified deployment across even the most complex meeting environments.

Looking ahead
The Jabra and Huddly partnership will be rolled out globally in phases, with full integration targeted for early 2026. At launch, customers will have a fully integrated Android solution designed to give the ultimate experience in large spaces. Both companies are aligned on delivering consistent product support, simplified installation and a seamless meeting experience across all room sizes.

Learn more at: https://www.jabra.com/blog/jabra-and-huddly-partner-to-bring-plug-and-play-simplicity-to-large-meeting-rooms/.

Jabra today released the results of new research exploring whether AI can do more than just improve efficiency. This global study conducted in partnership with The Happiness Research Institute examines the connection of GenAI with wellbeing at work, and in everyday life. The data shows that while much of the conversation about AI has centered on efficiency, the real opportunity may lie in something far more human: happiness.

The study, Work and Wellbeing in the Age of AI, surveyed over 3,700 knowledge workers¹ across 11 countries and provides a first-of-its-kind look at how the growing use of AI tools is influencing job satisfaction, stress levels and life happiness.

The link between AI and wellbeing
The research reveals a clear correlation between frequent AI use and elevated job satisfaction. Workers who use AI daily report being 34% more satisfied with their roles compared to those who do not. They report stronger goal achievement (78% of frequent AI users vs. 63% of infrequent AI users) and more opportunities for advancement (70% of frequent AI users vs. 38% of infrequent AI users) than those who use AI just once a week or less.

Similarly, compared with workers who don’t use AI regularly, frequent AI-users are more optimistic about their future job satisfaction (47% vs. 27%), and more confident that their work will remain enjoyable (44% vs. 23%) and fulfilling (45% vs. 24%). In conclusion, individuals using AI frequently are significantly more likely to experience a stronger sense of purpose and feel optimistic about the general future of work.

Why workplace wellbeing matters
The findings indicate that workplace wellbeing is closely linked to broader life satisfaction. Employees who are happy at work are 4.5 times more likely to report being satisfied with life overall. Two-thirds of those who report high job satisfaction also describe themselves as happy in their personal lives.

How we use AI also linked to stress
While the overall sentiment around AI is positive, the study notes, paradoxically, that frequent AI users also report 20% higher levels of stress than infrequent users. This could be driven by the pressure to master new tools, craft the “right” prompts, and continuously adapt to evolving systems. Some of this strain may also come from the added mental load of reviewing and interpreting AI-generated outputs. Workers not only have to use these tools but also stay vigilant, double-checking results and making judgment calls more frequently.

However, all stress is not equal. Workers who report slightly elevated stress levels (those who feel stretched but not overwhelmed) report higher purpose, greater happiness, and stronger satisfaction at work than those with moderate or neutral stress levels. In these cases, stress may be a proxy for engagement: a sign that workers are invested, motivated, and challenged in ways that feel meaningful.

Big opportunity in AI deployment
Despite the hype around AI, the majority of workers are still not using it regularly. In fact, nearly one-third of high-skilled professionals have never used AI at work. Among those who do, flexibility appears to be a defining factor. Workers are engaging with AI across a wide variety of inputs, from typing to using voice prompts, and using it for diverse tasks in multiple environments. This suggests a critical moment for businesses: AI has the potential to both support and detract from wellbeing. What organizations choose to do now will shape how successfully their workforce can adapt and thrive in the future.

This study signals a new frontier for businesses navigating the integration of AI. Rather than focusing solely on efficiency, Jabra and The Happiness Research Institute suggest that the emotional experience of work must become a design priority. As AI becomes a regular part of the workplace, there is growing potential to build environments that foster both productivity and wellbeing.

Download the full report at www.jabra.com/happinessresearch

 Jabra is set to unveil a suite of experience-enhancing updates to its latest Elite wireless earbuds, the Elite 8 Active and Elite 10.

The initial updates, which will be available in January, will include an easy-to-use on/off toggle for Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), HearThrough, and Sidetone features, as well as new voice tone prompts. This enables enhanced interaction and empowers users to tailor their earbuds to their own/individual preferences. Additionally, users will be able to customize the device name of their earbuds.

By March, users can expect an optimization for Elite 10 call clarity for bustling environments like offices, restaurants, and busy streets. Jabra’s latest noise suppression algorithms are designed to identify and diminish background voices, ensuring uninterrupted conversations.

Jabra’s improvements on the Adaptive ANC on Elite 8 Active paired with HearThrough will be even more effective in windy conditions. This is thanks to upgraded wind noise detection technology.

These updates will be available in two waves, the first in January 2024 and the second in March 2024. Updates are via the Sound+ app, and will be available to all users, existing and new, via a hassle-free, over-the-air update at no cost.