Google Beam 3D meeting booths coming to co-working spaces
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Google announced the expansion of its 3D meeting booths, Google Beam, to co‑working spaces across the United States. The rollout partners with Industrious, a global operator of premium flexible workspaces, allowing users in Atlanta, Chicago, New York City, and Palo Alto to book HP Dimension units that support Google Meet and Zoom. Beam, formerly Project Starline, has previously served large enterprises such as Bain & Company, Netflix, and Capital Group. Internally, Google reported a 50% increase in employee connection, 33% clearer communication, and a 21% reduction in follow‑up meetings during an eight‑week study. The launch marks the first “Beam extended network,” and units are now shipping to customers in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, and Japan through 18 channel partners.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By opening Beam to flexible workspaces, Google democratizes high‑fidelity virtual collaboration, potentially reshaping how distributed teams conduct meetings and client interactions.
