# Smart Office Whiteboards The Cisco Spark Board Combines All Needed Meeting Features in One Device By Amelia Roblin | Published 2017-09-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cisco-spark-board References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/03/22/cisco-spark-board-whiteboard/#GS4i4V.NzmqP) & [cisco](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collaboration-endpoints/spark-board/index.html) The typical office meeting has evolved a great deal since a generation ago, and the [Cisco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webex-hologram) Spark Board has been designed to accommodate the majority of modern requirements of everything from brainstorm sessions to presentations and more. Combining the [functionality of a whiteboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenvias) with that of a computer and a big-screen TV, this device facilitates the accessibility of information and communication between people inside and even outside of the meeting room. The touchscreen monitor registers the imprint of a stylus, while displaying slides, notes and graphics relevant to the topic at hand. A [4K camera captures a wide-angle view](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-meeting-360-v2) of the room, enabling employees, associates and clients to tune in from remote locations, streaming audio from a top-of-the-line microphone. The Cisco Spark Board is packed full of multipurpose features, and even switches on upon entry into the room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Office Whiteboards:** The Cisco Spark Board combines all needed meeting features in one device. - **Interactive Collaboration Devices:** Devices like the Cisco Spark Board enable seamless communication and information sharing during meetings. - **Remote Collaboration Tools:** With features like streaming audio and wide-angle camera, the Cisco Spark Board enables remote participants to join meetings effectively. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** The technology industry can create and improve smart office whiteboards, offering more advanced features and functionalities. - **Communication:** The communication industry can leverage interactive collaboration devices to enhance communication capabilities in the workplace. - **Remote Work:** The remote work industry can benefit from remote collaboration tools that enable seamless collaboration among distributed teams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Business Conference Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-series-one.md) - [Interactive Multipurpose Touchscreen Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hkmlc-smart-boards.md) - [Organized Digital Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-whiteboards.md) - [AI-Powered Videoconferencing Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viewsonic-4k-presentation-displays.md) - [Interactive Task Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-freeboard-app.md) - [Holographic Hybrid Meeting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webex-hologram.md) - [Whiteboard Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskboard-buddy.md) - [Immersive Boardroom-Ready Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkvision-displays.md) - [True Remote Collaboration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchboard-app.md)