HCLTech unveils MRaaS in alliance with Cisco to enhance hybrid workspaces

HCLTech, a renowned player in the global technology landscape, has joined forces with Cisco to launch an innovative service known as Meeting-Rooms-as-a-Service (MRaaS). This subscription-based model is designed to revamp outdated meeting spaces, enabling participants to connect across various meeting platforms through the advanced Webex devices.

Enhancing Collaboration with Technology

The new MRaaS offering by HCLTech simplifies the setup, execution, and upkeep of integrated meeting spaces. This is particularly beneficial for companies with teams spread worldwide, as it fosters smooth collaboration within the hybrid workforce.

Seamless Integration for Global Teams

Rakshit Ghura, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Digital Workplace Services at HCLTech, emphasizes the transformative potential of MRaaS. “MRaaS combines our consulting and managed services expertise with Cisco’s proficiency in Webex devices to change the way employees conceptualize, organize and interact in a collaborative environment for a modern hybrid work model,” he stated. This solution aims to refine the collaboration experience and boost productivity in today’s evolving work environments.

HCLTech and Cisco launch MRaaS for modern workplaces to transform meeting experience. Photo courtesy of Mohit Agarwal/Wikimedia Commons.

Elevating the Office Collaboration Experience

Echoing the sentiment, Alexandra Zagury, Vice President of Partner Managed and as-a-Service Sales at Cisco, acknowledged the enhanced office transformation through this partnership. “Our partnership with HCLTech helps our clients transform their offices through cost-effective managed services that support the ongoing evolution of workspaces,” Zagury said, highlighting the goal of improved collaboration and productivity irrespective of the physical location of employees.

Smart Features Enabled by Artificial Intelligence

Incorporating Cisco’s Webex collaboration devices, the MRaaS solution leverages artificial intelligence to provide intuitive, frictionless meeting experiences. These smart capabilities, including intelligent people framing and noise removal, are geared towards optimizing meeting dynamics, showcasing the alignment of technology with modern workplace needs.