Zoom takes an innovative twist

In Today’s edition:

• Zoom Rebrands To A New Era of Workplace Productivity

• 6 DAYS TO GO: Atlassian Rovo AI and the Future of Agile Management

• Google Chat Introduces "Huddles" for Instant Voice Collaboration

• TOOL REVIEW: TwinMind Is Your AI Sidekick For Productive Workflows While Protecting Privacy

• Exciting Career Opportunities for Product and Project Management Professionals

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UPCOMING EVENTS

6 DAYS TO GO: Atlassian Rovo AI and the Future of Agile Management

Mark your calendars—only 6 days remain until an exclusive event that highlights the revolutionary impact of AI on product management! Join Clayton Chancey, ITSM Practice Director at Cprime and former SpaceX Jira Administrator, for an insightful evening on December 10, 2024, at Thousand Hills Coffee Shop in Morrisville.

• Event Date: December 10, 2024—only 6 days away!

• Expert Speaker: Clayton Chancey, former SpaceX Jira Administrator, will lead the session.

• Location: Thousand Hills Coffee Shop, Morrisville.

• Highlight Topic: AI’s role in transforming product management with tools like Atlassian's Rovo AI.

• Don’t Miss Out: Experience a hands-on demonstration of cutting-edge AI methodologies.

With just 6 days left, now is the time to mark December 10 on your calendar and plan to attend this can’t-miss event. Reserve the evening to discover how AI is reshaping the future of product management with speed, agility, and real-world experimentation. See you there! Read more

Zoom Rebrands To A New Era of Workplace Productivity

Zoom has officially rebranded from "Zoom Video Communications Inc." to "Zoom Communications Inc." to reflect its evolution beyond video conferencing. The company now focuses on AI-driven solutions, offering a robust suite of tools designed to enhance productivity and collaboration in modern hybrid workplaces.

• Zoom dropped "Video" from its name, signaling its growth beyond video communication.

• The company has shifted focus to becoming an AI-first platform with tools like Zoom AI Companion.

• New AI features aim to streamline workflows, offering capabilities like task summarization and email drafting.

• The rebrand aligns with innovations such as Zoom Docs and other AI-centric solutions.

• Zoom envisions enabling shorter workweeks through productivity gains powered by AI.

Zoom Communications Inc. is paving the way for a future where AI-powered tools redefine workplace productivity and collaboration. Committed to innovation and human connection, Zoom continues its mission to help users work smarter, faster, and more creatively. The rebrand marks a significant step in its journey toward reshaping the future of work. Read more

Google Chat Introduces "Huddles" for Instant Voice Collaboration

Google Chat has introduced a new feature inspired by Slack’s Huddles, allowing users to instantly start voice meetings directly within a chat. The feature, called "Huddles," integrates seamlessly into Google Chat, providing options for voice, video, and screen sharing.

• Google Chat now offers "Huddles" for instant voice meetings within chats.

• Users can initiate a huddle by selecting the option from the call icon's drop-down menu.

• Voice calls are the default, with options to enable video or screen sharing.

• The feature builds on last year’s Google Chat refresh announcement.

• Rollout began Wednesday and will reach all Workspace users in the coming weeks.

The introduction of Huddles enhances Google Chat's functionality, offering a quick and versatile way to collaborate in real time. As the feature becomes widely available, it is expected to streamline communication and improve productivity for Workspace users. Read more

TOOL REVIEW: TwinMind Is Your AI Sidekick For Productive Workflows While Protecting Privacy

TwinMind is an advanced AI sidekick designed to boost productivity by understanding what you see and hear. It integrates seamlessly across your favorite websites, offering real-time assistance with proactive answers, context-based insights, and advanced writing tools, all while prioritizing user privacy.

• Smart Contextual Assistance: Understands your browser tabs and offers personalized insights and answers.

• Proactive Suggestions: Generates ideas, transcribes meetings discreetly, and provides real-time answers during discussions

• Integrated Writing Tool: Automatically crafts follow-up emails, reports, or messages with one-click insertion.

• Seamless Web Integration: Functions across all your favorite websites for enhanced productivity.

• Privacy First: Processes audio without recording, uses end-to-end encryption, and ensures no third-party data sharing.

TwinMind redefines productivity with its ability to merge AI intelligence with user-friendly tools, all tailored to your specific context. With its privacy-centric approach, it offers a seamless, secure experience, making it an ideal companion for both personal and professional tasks. Learn more

Exciting Career Opportunities for Product and Project Management Professionals

• Sr Staff R&D Project Manager @ Thermo Fisher Scientific Greenville, NC.

• Senior Product Manager, Platform Lifecycle @ Splunk Durham, NC.

• Senior Product Owner @ Ameriprise Financial Charlotte, NC.

• Sr Product Manager - AI Computer Vision @ Lowe's Charlotte, NC

• Program Manager, Business Strategy @ Wake Forest Baptist Health Winston-Salem, NC

THAT’S A WRAP