Press release

Leeds / Oslo — December 3rd, 2022

Simply Video (XR & 3D Meeting Spaces) & Pexip (OSLO:PEXP ) Enterprise Video Infrastructure together with Lenovo™ (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY), a global technology leader, today announced a tri-party global collaboration to deliver next generation 3D extended reality (XR) wearable solutions via the Pexip Global Enterprise customer base & Sales channels. Simply Video an Extended Reality service provider “Powered by Pexip”^tm delivers the “software passport” for the entire Pexip customer base to leverage the power of the Lenovo 3D Extend Reality product range. The combined technologies, resources, and partnerships from all companies will provide a best of breed immersive offering for deploying live remote assist interactions, self-guided 3D instructions, and intelligent insights for empowering employees and field technicians with contextual problem-solving capabilities in both 2D & 3D meeting spaces.

As part of the collaboration, Simply Video has integrated its XRM platform with the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 smart glasses a 5G-capable mobile head worn solution, and the lastest Lenovo Virtual & Mixed Reality device VRX to deliver multi-view and multi-party handsfree experiences for frontline workers to take advantage of the full potential of the SLAM method (simultaneous, localization and mapping), which makes it possible for augmented reality (AR) applications to recognize 3D objects and states with overlay augmentations.

Additionally, Simply Video leverages its rich integration features with variety of workflow & service platforms enabling field technicians wearing Lenovo smart glasses to connect with a remote expert from their desired workflow to see exactly what the technician is seeing and provide live visual assistance, with the ability to also have a side-by-side view of a digital twin with instructional content, which can all be viewed by a service ticket, all in the technicians’ field of view.

“Augmented and virtual reality have become imperative to creating safe and efficient field service management experiences for technicians and customers, speeding resolution times and reducing the need for expensive on-site visits,” said Trond Johansson CEO of Pexip. “The combination of Simply Video’s XRSM platform, Pexip’s core Enterprise Video Innovation services and Lenovo’s ThinkReality A3 & VRX XR devices glasses will allow enterprise customers, service technicians, designers, trainers, to expand the use of AR to “hands-free” use cases and optimize the ways enterprises train technicians, share knowledge, troubleshoot issues, and offer support.”

Pexip provides an entire worldwide ecosystem for customers and service providers now to adopt and learn about the entire XR spectrum and prove uses cases across a range of vertical sectors, taking the traditional service model from reactive, to proactive, predictive, and self-solving all alongside the incumbent tech stack.

“Our A3 smart glasses, VRX Mixed Reality headset and ThinkReality platform pairs well with Simply Video & Pexip to modernize the service experience by empowering field technicians and enterprise customers to access the insight needed to identify and repair issues quickly, reducing truck rolls and costly downtime.”

Vishal Shah, GM of XR and Metaverse, Lenovo

“The fast-paced nature of modern enterprises makes it challenging for field technicians to instantly gain access to customer sites, while customers expect and need vendors to resolve issues quickly,” said Vishal Shah, GM of XR and Metaverse, Lenovo. “Our A3 smart glasses, VRX Mixed Reality and ThinkReality platform pairs well with Simply Video & Pexip to modernize the service experience by empowering field technicians and enterprise customers to access the insight needed to identify and repair issues quickly, reducing truck rolls and costly downtime.”

“SimplyVideo , together with key partnerships such as Lenovo and Pexip, is transforming the service experience. Providing the power for a technician to put on a pair of Lenovo smart glasses and instantly be empowered with relevant knowledge and guidance served from SimplyVideo to perform tasks beyond their skills or experience levels is nothing short of game changing,” said Alex Deighton, SimplyVideo ’s CEO and founder. “We are fundamentally augmenting the intelligence of workers across a variety of industries, driving higher performance levels and efficiencies for companies, ultimately resulting in greater savings, safety, and outcomes for customers.

In time, this collaboration will expand to long-term immersive AR tech integrations with additional Lenovo services and platforms, including future devices. The companies will offer the devices and integrated SimplyVideo software through their global sales networks. For more information, visit www.simplyvideo.io

About Simply Video

SimplyVideo , A Xerox Company, is an Extended Reality Management XRSM leader. We make expertise accessible instantly for users through remote, live visual augmented reality (AR) and AI interactions, instructions and insights as part of a seamless digital workflow experience.

SimplyVideo sets the benchmark XRSM deployments by bridging skills gaps, accelerating knowledge transfers, providing greater operational efficiencies, and enhancing customer outcomes and safety. Learn more at SimplyVideo .io

About Pexip

Pexip is a video communication platform that empowers large enterprises and public sector organizations to transform their interactions with video.

Pexip's unique core technology provides simplified collaboration for connected spaces, privacy and business continuity for secure spaces, and customized connections for innovative applications of video. The solution is sold through more than 300 channel partners in 75 countries and used in 190 countries. Pexip was listed on the Oslo stock exchange in May 2020.