Over the years, myriad technological and cultural innovations have changed how we work. With AI, automation and hybrid work arrangements now the norm, the future of work is here today. As such, many businesses and organizations are seeking solutions that keep them on the cutting edge. That’s because success in any industry often depends on innovation at all levels, from branding and marketing to operations and management.
From digital and interactive displays to content management software, these tools accelerate innovation by expanding user capabilities, inspiring new approaches and enhancing existing ones.
Innovation in the hybrid office
As more organizations ask employees to return to the office, they may still be at home one or two days a week. According to talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half, employees like remote work, with nearly half of 2025 job-seekers looking for a hybrid role and more than a quarter saying they’d like to be fully remote.
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Business leaders are responding to this desire for flexibility by looking for innovative technology solutions that support a hybrid environment. Most hybrid work strategies aim to keep employees connected, ensure effective collaboration and maintain existing organizational culture — all of which are proven competitive advantages.
In short, today’s office must:
- Be vividly versatile with technologies that enable personalized productivity, so employees can work seamlessly in the office, at home or wherever their work takes them.
- Defy expectations of modern work with intentionally designed office spaces that ensure employees’ health and safety while minimizing distractions and enhancing productivity and communication.
- Upscale collaboration with intuitive, immersive experiences and technology investments that bridge the gap between in-person and virtual participants, so meetings run smoothly, ideas and insights are shared freely, and participation is frictionless.
More than 60% of executives surveyed by the World Economic Forum said that broadening digital access is most likely to help transform their organizations. That makes digital displays, such as Samsung Interactive Display WAF and QPD Series, invaluable tools of progress and innovation, creating critical connection points that power new ways to pursue and achieve goals. As digital transformations accelerate this year and beyond, these displays will be more important than ever.
A new digital outlook
Samsung smart displays offer a clear vision of the future of hybrid work. WAF Series — which comes in 65-inch, 75-inch and 86-inch models — offers users a familiar and intuitive user experience, thanks to its Android operating system.
More important are the new opportunities for engagement, education and collaboration. With the WAF, users can share multiple screens and host up to 40 touchpoints simultaneously, encouraging brainstorming, collaboration and discussion. An Annotation On feature lets users take notes anywhere on the screen with the click of a button. Samsung WAF also comes with AI tools, such as Circle to Search with Google, allowing for quick searches of words and images. Users can also transcribe recorded presentations or training sessions and generate summaries for easy access and review later.
For the ultimate viewing experience, look to the QPD Series, which breaks new ground in design and usability. This starts with its ultra-wide, 105-inch screen that creates an immersive meeting environment and supports frictionless participation, be it in person, online or hybrid. This is enhanced further by 5K resolution and a smart calibration feature that brings logos and visuals to life with precise, vibrant colors. The nonglare panels also ensure whatever is on the screen can be seen from every angle at any time of day.
Adding to the collaborative powers of QPD is Smart View, which enables up to 10 attendees to share their screens wirelessly — and comfortably, thanks to the 21:9 aspect ratio of the vast digital canvas. Further refinement comes with the unit’s built-in professional modes for specialized industries, including filmmaking and medicine.
Making the most of displays requires a robust content management system, such as Samsung VXT. This cloud-based digital signage solution makes it easy to create, update, broadcast and manage content that appears on the screens. Plus, you can do this from any location and device, allowing users to get ahead and update displays with company announcements, performance dashboards or employee recognition slides when they are not being used in meetings. With VXT PIRS App, you can utilize additional solutions tailored to your specific needs, such as Seenspire, which offers 200+ license-cleared content feeds, PIRS Art, which offers access to a wide range of art content, or Link My POS, which is a POS-integrated menu board. You can also use VXT on the WAF to display emergency notifications in a corporate setting. This way, employees can receive consistent, relevant information when and where it’s needed most.
Driving innovation
Success often hinges on leading the conversation rather than following it. This necessitates innovative thinking and technology to turn ideas into reality and answer, “What is the future of work?” That’s where Samsung steps in, offering the screens, monitors, displays and management systems necessary to improve the hybrid work environment and put your organization back in the vanguard.
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