Google Beam Expands to 6 Countries Including 5 New Markets; Establishes First Expansion Network with Industrious

Google is expanding the global deployment of its telepresence technology Google Beam and has unveiled its first expansion network. Beam has extended its shipping range to a total of 6 countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, and Japan (including 5 new markets), while building an ecosystem of 18 channel partners to support this expansion.

Hardware and Partnerships

Flagship hardware partner HP offers enterprise collaboration environments through HP Dimension with Google Beam. This solution is designed to seamlessly integrate with both Google Meet and Zoom, enhancing organizational flexibility and improving everyday conversations.

Empirical Data and Customer Cases

According to an 8-week internal study by Google, teams using Beam achieved the following results:

• 50% increase in sense of connection among team members
• 33% improvement in ease of ensuring feedback clarity
• 21% reduction in the need for follow-up meetings

These effects are also being validated externally. Bain & Company has adopted Beam for campus recruiting and candidate interviews, enabling authentic in-person connections without travel. Netflix and Capital Group have also adopted Beam to connect their global workforce.

Expansion Network and Accessibility

Google has partnered with premium flexible workspace operator Industrious to establish the first Beam expansion network. This enables organizations of various sizes, from startups to large enterprises, to access Beam. Starting in October, HP Dimension with Google Beam can be booked and experienced at major Industrious locations in the US, including Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Palo Alto.