Cisco Unveils RoomOS 27, Workplace Tools and Webex AI Updates

Cisco has announced a series of significant updates to Webex and its workplace technology portfolio. Unveiled at the WebexOne 2026 event, these new developments focus on enhancing collaboration, refining workplace design, and expanding hardware capabilities to meet modern workplace demands.

Introducing RoomOS 27 and Native Google Meet Support

Among the major announcements is the introduction of RoomOS 27. Additionally, Cisco is expanding the flexibility of its hardware lineup by adding native Google Meet support on Cisco collaboration devices, allowing for smoother cross-platform communication.

Workplace Management Tools and Webex AI Updates

Cisco also introduced new workplace design and management tools alongside updates to Webex AI. On the hardware front, the company announced the Ceiling Speaker Pro, an IP-connected ceiling speaker designed to enhance room audio configurations.

What This Means for AV Integrators

This update means AV integrators can offer clients more versatile system designs by leveraging native Google Meet support on Cisco hardware. The introduction of RoomOS 27 and the IP-connected Ceiling Speaker Pro provides integrators with fresh opportunities to deploy modern, simplified, and highly compatible conferencing environments.