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Google Beam Expands Global Availability and Enters Co-working Spaces
Key points
- Google Beam is now shipping to customers in six countries.
- 18 channel partners will support the global rollout.
- Beam units will be available in Industrious co-working spaces in four U.S. cities.
- The system integrates with Google Meet and Zoom.
- Internal Google data indicates improved team connection and meeting efficiency.
Global Expansion and Partner Network
Google Beam is expanding its global reach, with units now shipping to customers in six countries: the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Germany, and Japan. This rollout is supported by a network of 18 channel partners equipped to deploy and support Beam.
The system, delivered as HP Dimension with Google Beam, is designed for enterprise collaboration and integrates with both Google Meet and Zoom.
Availability in Co-working Spaces
In a new development, Google is partnering with Industrious, a global operator of flexible workspaces, to bring Google Beam to co-working spaces in the U.S. This marks the first-ever 'Beam extended network'.
Starting in October, users will be able to book and use HP Dimension units at Industrious locations in Atlanta, Chicago, New York City, and Palo Alto. This initiative makes Beam accessible beyond its initial availability to large companies.
Internal Impact and Use Cases
Internal Google studies have shown positive impacts from using Beam. An eight-week internal study revealed that teams using Beam felt 50% more connected, found it 33% easier to ensure feedback was understood, and experienced a 21% reduction in the need for follow-up meetings.
Piloting this year, Google found that distributed teams are using Beam for various purposes, including manager check-ins, interviews, and client consultations.
Background and Evolution
Google Beam, previously known as Project Starline, has been available to large companies since its launch last year. Early partners included Bain & Company, Netflix, and Capital Group. Google has also expanded its internal deployment of Beam for its employees.
The system's core vision is to facilitate face-to-face connection regardless of distance, aiming to transform everyday meetings into authentic interactions.
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Google Beam, a telepresence system, is expanding its global footprint to six countries, including the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Germany, and Japan, supported by 18 channel partners. The expansion includes new customer adoptions and internal Google data suggesting improved team connection and meeting efficiency.
Google is expanding the availability of its Beam 3D meeting booths to co-working spaces in the US through a partnership with Industrious, and is shipping units to customers in six countries. This expansion makes the technology accessible beyond large corporations, potentially changing how distributed teams interact.