Furthermore, tonari, which has evolved into a “anywhere door,” has expanded to multiple locations.
Launched a new feature that allows for “hopping” and a “mono” option that allows for more flexible installation
*tonari*
Press release: September 19, 2024
Furthermore, tonari, which has evolved into a “anywhere door,” has expanded to multiple locations.
Launched a new feature that allows for “hopping” and a “mono” option that allows for more flexible installation
*“tonari” is a large screen that allows you to see the entire room, allowing you to share space as if you were there even when you are far away.
Further evolution with new features that allow you to change the connection destination and options that allow greater flexibility in installation location*
tonari’s new feature allows you to connect to multiple locations with location hopping
tonari uses a large screen that allows you to see the entire room, allowing you to share your space as if you were there even when you are far away.
Co., Ltd. has introduced a new feature called “Location” that allows you to change the connection destination.
We have started offering “Hopping”. You can easily meet more people by simply turning the dial and switching the connection destination as if you were teleporting. We have also begun offering the optional “mono” panel, which greatly increases the flexibility of
installation locations. mono
With this, you can install tonari anywhere as long as there is a power supply and internet connection, and you can even move it after installation.
* Easier to introduce and connect. tonari has evolved so you can spend time together even when you are apart*
tonari
is a space-sharing communication tool that connects multiple locations with high-resolution video. The large floor-to-ceiling screen conveys facial expressions and gestures in detail, and the ultra-low latency allows you to interact as if you were in the same space. It has been introduced at a variety of locations including companies,
universities, coworking spaces, and research institutes.
*About the optional panel “mono”*
Left: Wall-fixed type tonari Right: Free-standing type tonari using the new mono panel
Compared to the traditional tonari, which needs to be fixed to the wall, the new freestanding panel mono
You don’t need a wall, just a power supply, an internet connection, and a 3m x 3m space to use tonari.
can be easily installed anywhere in the room. If you use mono, a panel-only option that supports tonari, tonari
A mono pod with an additional back panel that can be installed in open spaces If so, you can create a semi-private space like a booth. This allows tonari will be able to accommodate a wider variety of spaces and uses, including temporary use at exhibitions and events, and low-cost trial use.
“mono” is a panel-only option that supports tonari
“Mono pod” with added back panel
*About the new feature “Location Hopping”*
Previously, tonari could only connect to one location per device, but new features, location
Hopping allows you to connect to multiple locations with one device. This new feature, which allows you to instantly switch between connected locations with the turn of a dial, is an innovative way to improve communication within an organization, collaborate between organizations, and support the creation of new networks across distance. . location
Hopping can be introduced immediately if you have tonari. You can also create a network with existing users who have previously used tonari separately.
* tonari is effective in resolving Japan’s worsening labor shortage* tonari not only allows you to exchange skills and information regardless of location, but also creates connections between people. It is also an innovative means to resolve the labor shortage faced by Japan as a whole.
Many companies are looking for a solution to the labor shortage in Japan due to population decline. There are various measures that can be taken, and many companies are considering promoting a comfortable work environment by promoting flexible work styles in terms of work location and working hours, outsourcing non-core operations, and expanding overseas with the aim of securing personnel. Exists.
The key to resolving labor shortages is to first create an environment in which current employees can demonstrate their full potential. Even if you think there is a shortage of manpower, there may actually be some tasks that can be covered by improving efficiency by reviewing business processes and staffing, and it is also necessary to identify the skills that are lacking before making new hires. There will be. The next important point is to focus on the person and skills when recruiting or seeking external help, and to be flexible in terms of conditions. By relaxing the prerequisites, such as not being particular about work location, working hours, or employment type, the number of options for supplementing human resources will greatly increase. tonari
is a method that can be adopted easily and immediately.
Collaboration within your organization
* 1. Promote skill sharing and communication within the organization* First, tonari helps organizations ensure that their resources and skills are shared across the company. If your company has multiple locations, use tonari for each location.
By establishing a system, the abilities of employees concentrated at the head office can be shared with other locations. tonari
With this, you can always spend time in the same space even if you are far apart, creating an environment where individual skills can be shared across the company on a daily basis. No need to travel. Utilizing existing resources will help you accomplish the tasks you need, and it will also help reduce the cost of hiring new employees. tonari, which cannot be achieved with video calls.
This is a method of promoting communication within an organization. Collaboration between organizations
* 2. Promote collaboration between organizations*
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If so, sharing skills and knowledge with other organizations and helping each other on a daily basis becomes a viable option. For example, if a company needs expertise that it does not have in-house, even if the company wants to hire a new person, there is not only a shortage of manpower to begin with, but also a lack of know-how on what criteria to use when hiring. Recruitment becomes an even bigger challenge. However, by collaborating with companies and research institutes in the field, you can obtain the skills and knowledge you are looking for without having to go through the difficult recruitment process. Supports inter-organizational networks with advanced security tonari provides a strong foundation for external collaboration. tonari The natural and warm exchanges that occur through communication can lead to the creation of new opportunities, such as the development of new technologies and new businesses.
Network beyond physical distance
* 3. Flexible recruitment beyond physical distance*
Next, in order to achieve flexibility in work location and time, which is essential when considering future recruitment, tonari
provides great value. Until now, some companies may have given up on talented personnel or people may have given up on applying for jobs because they could not commute to the company’s base. If your company knows it needs to change, but isn’t comfortable with traditional remote work through video calls and chats, try tonari.
will eliminate that anxiety. For example, if you collaborate with a coworking space or local government that has tonari, you can Remote recruitment is now possible by using a certain base as your workplace. You can spend time together as if you were in the same room, so you don’t have to worry about the lack of communication that comes with remote management*
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Furthermore, if you choose to expand overseas to expand your recruitment, communication becomes an even bigger challenge. tonari This natural and smooth interaction helps foster mutual understanding and warm connections that overcome not only distance but also differences in culture and language.
In addition to companies and organizations, tonari is also useful for labor shortages in areas where depopulation is progressing. For example, even in rural municipalities with small populations, tonari By creating a space with , it is possible to build a network that is not limited by physical distance. tonari
This will be a means of resolving labor shortages in many ways, such as inviting experts to school classes and local workshops, and hiring talented personnel from far away locations.
location hopping and mono
With the advent of , these connections within and outside the organization and within the community will become more familiar, and the possibilities of networking will further expand.
Taj, co-founder and CEO of tonari Co., Ltd.
Campbell says, “By implementing our technology, we will be able to communicate in a human way across distance, and we will be able to work together with joy and demonstrate our capabilities.” “Japanese companies should take more creative measures to adopt this.” You can approach excellent human resources both domestically and internationally, and collaborate with the necessary talent.
* “An exciting place to collaborate with friends” realized through location hopping *
Companies that have actually introduced tonari have found it helpful in solving communication issues with overseas bases.
We have received positive feedback that it has been a great help. In addition, a new feature, the ability to switch between multiple locations for location hopping, makes tonari
The possibilities for utilization are even wider.
Leave a Nest now able to collaborate face-to-face with 4 locations in 3 countries
Leave a Nest Co., Ltd., which has offices in six countries including Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, is introducing a new feature, location hopping.
Introducing beta version. Using this function, we are sharing space between our bases in Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, and switching between them at any time to promote collaboration between Japanese small factories, overseas startups, and university researchers and engineers.
Yukihiro Maru, Representative Director and Group CEO of Leave a Nest, said, “tonari allows for communication with passion and momentum that cannot be conveyed through traditional video conferencing.
Well, you can do it as a matter of course. Also the location Hopping has made communication between multiple locations much smoother. It’s an exciting place for collaboration with colleagues that brings new possibilities.”
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* [tonari Co., Ltd.] *
tonari, a communication tool that connects two spaces through a life-sized screen
A startup company founded in 2018 that develops. Sales will begin for corporations in 2020, and it will be introduced domestically and internationally, including JR East, Freee, Europe, America, and Southeast Asia. tonari enables seamless communication between different locations, aims for a world without boundaries due to physical distance, and contributes to business creation through new ways of working.
– *Homepage*: tonari.no
– *Press kit*: tonari.no/ja/press
– *Case study*: gallery.tonari.no
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