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RoomReady tabbed Lightware’s Taurus UCX, a revolutionary unified communications (UC) connectivity solution that bridges the gap between BYOM applications and USB-C devices, as the backbone for the system. Taurus UCX allows seamless connectivity across various video conferencing applications, including Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and others. It simplifies switching between video conference sources depending on the needs of a particular meeting. Featuring easy host switching, Taurus UCX supports all USB peripherals with the device, such as web cameras and microphones, and multiple video conference platforms within the same room.

Taurus UCX eliminates typical constraints of traditional meetings, including limited options for BYOD, confusing cables and control panels, lack of interoperability with room devices, complicated configurations and setup delays. Instead, Lightware’s Taurus UCX promotes easy and straightforward connectivity for a simplified user experience. Users connect their USB-C cable to Taurus UCX to share content and control the meeting room. Taurus UCX utilizes USB-C connectivity for simplified video, audio, ethernet, control signals, and power transmission. Taurus UCX is ready for future devices with USB 3.1 Gen1 standard compliance. Lightware’s revolutionary device is designed to be a centerpiece of any collaboration space that requires USB and HDMI for inputs.

Lightware’s Taurus UCX is the latest in world-class technology, enabling users to maximize their experience with boardroom or meeting room technology. Taurus UCX incorporates various devices, such as laptops, web cameras, and USB peripherals, including keyboards, mouses, laptops and displays. It can automate room assets like lights and shades without the complexity of using another control platform. Taurus UCX can be controlled via button panels, web browsers or by connecting a source. Together with the auto-switching and room control capabilities, Taurus UCX creates a simplified collaboration solution.