2025 Mid-Year Checkup: What’s New, What’s Next in Video Collaboration and Office Technology?
Posted by Video Conference Gear on 6/30/2025
As we cross the halfway mark of 2025, it's the perfect time for a mid-year checkup on the fast-moving world of video conferencing, pro AV, and cloud-based office technologies. With new products rolling out across nearly every major brand — and more already announced for the second half — staying ahead of the curve means staying informed.
Here’s a brand-by-brand breakdown of what’s live, what’s coming, and why now is a smart time to assess your meeting space and technology investments.
Logitech: Expanding Simplicity and Control
Logitech continues to double down on ease of use and unified room experiences. New additions like the Logitech Extend BYOD accessory and the Logi Dock Focus Room Kit bring single-cable simplicity and streamlined setups to huddle spaces. The Rally Streamline Kit adds PTZ precision for flexible USB-based deployments, while new accessories like the Spot environmental sensor hint at a future of smarter, more responsive rooms.
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? No major announcements pending, but Logitech's track record suggests steady evolution ahead.
Huddly: Fresh Intelligence in a Compact Form
Huddly has introduced the C1 camera, a powerful new AI-driven conference camera announced this year with expected availability soon. With dual lens capabilities and real-time framing, it’s designed for modern hybrid collaboration.
? C1 Shipping Soon
? ONE and L1 remain active, providing full coverage for home, small, and large rooms.
Neat: Simplicity Meets Sophistication
Neat continues to impress with its clean industrial design and Microsoft Teams/Zoom Room integrations. Products like the Neat Board 50, Neat Bar Gen 2, and Neat Center bring modular flexibility to evolving room layouts. Several products announced this year are slated for release in the second half, giving IT teams time to plan.
? New Product Releases Expected Later in 2025
? Perfect for organizations standardizing on Neat for simplicity and design coherence
HP | Poly: Modular Innovation and Enterprise Control
Following HP’s acquisition of Poly, we’re seeing more bundled and modular options, such as the Poly Studio Base Kit G9 Plus and Studio G62 — ideal for Microsoft Teams Rooms. These kits offer scalable building blocks rather than one-size-fits-all solutions, aligning with enterprise demands for flexibility.
? G62 and G9 Plus base kits now active
? Designed to integrate with your choice of cameras and audio
AVer: AI Meets Optics
AVer has had a strong first half of the year. The newly announced VB370A — a dual-lens, AI-powered video bar — is purpose-built for medium to large rooms. Paired with the CP10 G2 Zoom Room controller (antibacterial touchscreen included), AVer’s lineup continues to merge high-end hardware with thoughtful usability.
? VB370A and CP10 G2 launching in 2025
? Positioned to compete in AI-powered collaboration spaces
Sennheiser: Sound Strategy
With the new TeamConnect Bar M and the TeamConnect Ceiling 2 system, Sennheiser is reinforcing its leadership in professional-grade audio. While availability of new products is still rolling out, these systems offer rich, scalable sound for organizations that prioritize clarity and voice pick-up range.
⏳ Bar M available now, with more updates likely in Q3/Q4
?️ Ideal for AV integrators focused on premium conferencing audio
Shure: Ecosystem-Driven Audio
Shure continues to invest in its Stem Audio Ecosystem, while adding deeper support for Microflex Advance™ integrations. These modular solutions are ideal for teams that want both plug-and-play options and complex audio zoning in larger spaces.
? Stem Audio units and MXA310 series available now
? Watch for firmware and ecosystem upgrades later this year
DTEN: Consistency with Innovation
DTEN maintains a solid presence with its ON Series, D7X, and GO with Mate kits. These Zoom-certified systems are still among the easiest all-in-one solutions for companies invested in the Zoom ecosystem. With no end-of-life announcements and continued support, DTEN remains a dependable player.
? Currently shipping across multiple form factors
? No major changes announced for H2 2025 (yet)
Yealink: Scaling Up Smart Rooms
Yealink’s powerful room bundles like the MeetingBar A50, MeetingBoard Pro, and MVC S90 are bringing high-spec collaboration to spaces of every size. The A50 triple-camera bar is already gaining traction in large-room deployments, while the MeetingBoard Pro gives hybrid teams a unified workspace.
? New flagship products shipping now
? Modular options work well for mixed Teams/Zoom environments
Nureva: Simple Audio, Wide Coverage
Nureva continues to offer reliable coverage with its HDL300 and HDL200 series — both designed to simplify audio without sacrificing quality. Their Microphone Mist™ technology remains a compelling differentiator for medium-sized rooms, especially where ceiling-mounted mics aren’t feasible.
? HDL lineup active and stable
? No new products announced yet — solid for refresh projects
Owl Labs: The 360° Experience
Owl Labs' Meeting Owl 3 continues to be a unique solution, combining video and audio in a rotating 360° format. Ideal for roundtable-style collaboration, it's still unmatched in casual meeting environments.
? Still shipping and supported
? AI-based enhancements likely on roadmap, but not yet announced
Mid-Year Takeaway: The Industry Is Evolving, Fast
If there's one theme emerging in 2025, it’s modularity and smart integration. Brands are refining how cameras, microphones, touch controllers, and AI-driven software work together — not just as devices, but as ecosystems.
As new products arrive and Q4 refresh budgets open up, now is the ideal time to:
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Audit your current setups
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Explore upcoming innovations
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Plan for upgrades with extended availability windows in mind
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