# Sleek Conferencing Devices The Pushstart Hallo Enables Seamless Communication Among Colleagues By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-09-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pushstart-hallo References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/09/10/hallo/) & [pushstartcreative](http://pushstartcreative.com/) When it's enough of a hassle to coordinate a conversation with a person who's not in your office, a gadget like the Pushstart Hallo can at least make the logistics and the connection a great deal easier to establish for both parties. The cutting-edge electronic contraption is caught somewhere between a tablet and a telephone, facilitating teleconferencing through programs like [Skype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-teams-speaker). With this handy hub, you don't need to get your personal cellphone or your laptop involved. It can sync with your contacts online, store them independently and the whole package takes a smart and streamlined form that would fit easily into your briefcase. The Pushstart Hallo takes advantage of WiFi networks and communicates clearly by its slick LED touchscreen and through [advanced speaker and microphone technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-wave). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Seamless Conferencing Devices:** With a surge in remote work and video conferencing, there is a need for innovative and efficient conferencing devices. - **Advanced Speaker and Microphone Technology:** As remote work continues to rise, the demand for high-quality audio and microphone equipment in conferencing devices will increase. - **Synced Contact Storage:** There is a need for conferencing devices that can seamlessly sync and store online contacts for easy access during calls. ### Where This Applies - **Communication Devices:** There is an opportunity for companies who manufacture communication devices to create new and innovative conferencing devices that cater specifically to remote work. - **Information Technology:** The Information technology industry can take advantage of the growing demand for efficient conferencing devices and create new software and applications to enhance conferencing experiences. - **Business Software:** There is an opening for business software companies to create new platforms that integrate seamlessly with conferencing devices and improve remote work collaboration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Holographic Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-communication-device.md) - [Physical Video Call Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-meeting-controller.md) - [Handheld Video Conference Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pauseme.md) - [Peripheral-Friendly Speakerphone Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speakerphone-usb-hub.md) - [WFH-Friendly Conference Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conference-speakers.md) - [Touch-Screen Scheduling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabra-scheduler.md) - [Boardroom-Ready Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-speaker.md) - [Hybrid Team Conference Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-conferencing-solutions.md) - [Handheld Desktop Computer Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-desk-mic.md)