Google Workspace Changes

Google Meet hardware now supports Comeen and StratosMedia for custom digital signage screensavers.

Admins can now use Comeen or StratosMedia digital signage content as screensavers across their Google Meet hardware fleet. This opt-in feature is managed at the organizational unit (OU) level via the admin console. Users should note that Comeen and StratosMedia are paid services and that power-saving settings should be adjusted to ensure the custom screensavers remain visible during working hours.

Logitech Android-based Google Meet hardware devices now support joining Cisco Webex and Zoom calls.

Google is expanding interoperability for Google Meet hardware by allowing Logitech Android-based devices, specifically the Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, and Rally Bar Huddle appliances, to call directly into Cisco Webex and Zoom meetings. This feature is enabled by default and can be managed by administrators via the Workspace Admin console, facilitating easier collaboration with external partners and customers.

Google Meet hardware from Logitech now supports Webex and Zoom calls.

Logitech Android-based Google Meet hardware devices now support Cisco Webex and Zoom calls. Users can join Webex and Zoom calls directly from these devices, enabling collaboration with more customers and partners. This feature is enabled by default and can be disabled in the Admin console.

Customize digital signage on Google Meet hardware with Comeen and StratosMedia.

Admins can now use Comeen or StratosMedia digital signage content on Google Meet hardware devices. This allows existing digital signage content to be used as screensavers. Comeen and StratosMedia are paid services. Custom screen savers are managed at the OU-level.

Configure Google Meet hardware devices to trust private certificate authorities

The Google Meet hardware ‘Screen Saver’ setting is located in the admin console under Devices > Google Meet hardware > Settings > Device settings

expanding this interoperability to include support for Cisco Webex and Zoom on Logitech Android-based hardware devices for Google Meet

These Google Meet hardware devices now have the embedded capability to call directly into Cisco Webex and Zoom calls, which allows users to collaborate with more customers and partners outside their companies.

admins will be able to use their Comeen or StratosMedia digital signage content on their Google Meet hardware devices

admins will be able to use their Comeen or StratosMedia digital signage content on their Google Meet hardware devices

Layout selection now available for interoperability between Google Meet hardware and Zoom Rooms.

Google is expanding interoperability support between Google Meet devices and Zoom Rooms to allow users to change meeting layouts for better focus and engagement. Users joining a Google Meet call from Zoom Rooms can now select between tiled, speaker spotlight, or sidebar views. Similarly, users joining Zoom Meetings from a Google Meet hardware device can choose between gallery or speaker views through the device settings.

Layout selection is now available between Google Meet hardware and Zoom Rooms calls.

Interoperability support between Google Meet devices and Zoom Rooms now includes support for changing the meeting layout. Users can select between tiled view, speaker spotlight view, or sidebar view when joining a Google Meet call from Zoom Rooms. When joining Zoom Meetings from a Google Meet hardware device, users can choose between gallery or speaker view.

Google Meet hardware devices now support HTTPS certificates signed by private certificate authorities.

Google Meet hardware devices can now trust HTTPS certificates signed by a private certificate authority (CA), simplifying the setup and management of third-party user control interfaces (UCIs), such as Q-SYS. Previously, administrators were required to use certificates signed by a public CA, which was often expensive and time-consuming. This update allows for greater network security control and eliminates the costs associated with public certificate signing.

Google Meet hardware devices can now trust HTTPS certificates signed by a private certificate authority (CA).

Google Meet hardware devices can now trust HTTPS certificates signed by a private certificate authority (CA). This simplifies the process of setting up and managing third-party user control interfaces (UCIs). This gives you more control over your network security and eliminates the costs and complexities associated with public certificate signing.

Google Meet hardware devices can now trust HTTPS certificates signed by a private certificate authority (CA)

This simplifies the process of setting up and managing third-party user control interfaces (UCIs), especially in high impact meeting spaces with systems like Q-SYS.

Expanding Google AI to more of Google Workspace

Automatically capture meeting notes, organize them in Google Docs, and share them with your team. Those joining late can catch up during the meeting with “Summary so far”.

Google Meet introduces the eCDN On-Premises API for more private livestreaming bandwidth optimization.

Google Meet has launched the eCDN On-Premises API, allowing administrators to implement Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN) for livestreaming while maintaining strict network privacy. The API enables the replacement of IP addresses with self-assigned peering group names and encrypts session description protocol (SDP) handshakes, ensuring that internal network information is not shared with Google while still reducing bandwidth consumption through peer-assisted media delivery.