Work Like a Pro: Why ‘Good Enough’ IT Tools Are Costing Your Business

In today’s hybrid work model, clear communication and reliable collaboration are non-negotiable. Many organisations, however, still rely on consumer-grade tools to bridge the gap, like personal earbuds for critical calls or the built-in webcam for a high-stakes meeting. 

This ‘good enough’ approach is often a false economy. It’s the daily friction of background noise, patchy calls, and unsecure software that drains focus, confidence, and productivity. It’s the difference between just getting through the day and performing at your best. 

Jabra’s “Work like a pro” concept is built on one promise: professional-grade tools create professional outcomes. This isn’t about features for their own sake; it’s about delivering measurable improvements to how your teams sound, meet, and focus. 

 

Sound Clear. Stay Focused. 

Think about the daily frustrations of poor audio. “Sorry, you’re breaking up”. The dog barks. The café chatter is louder than your voice. Poor audio isn’t just a mild annoyance. Research shows it can increase employee stress levels by 55%1. 

Jabra Evolve headsets are built for modern work. They are engineered to solve these specific problems: 

  • Jabra Clear Voiceâ„¢ technology cuts through background noise so you sound sharp, confident, and credible. 
  • Industry-leading active noise cancellation blocks distractions, allowing you to “Focus like a pro” no matter what’s happening in the background. 

The result is a measurable improvement in communication. A study on modern meetings found that teams using Jabra professional tools report +27% clearer conversations and +35% more confident communication2. 

 

Be Seen and Heard Like a Pro 

The same principle applies to video. Being seen doubles attention and engagement. Yet, many meeting rooms are not properly equipped for today’s needs. In fact, only 15% of employees report that all their meeting rooms are equipped for video meetings2. 

Jabra PanaCast video solutions are designed to “turn any space into an inclusive meeting room”. 

  • They provide panoramic, full-room coverage (often 180°) to ensure everyone is in the frame, even in small huddle spaces. 
  • Intelligent framing automatically keeps the conversation flowing naturally, keeping everyone in the picture. 

This focus on inclusive video leads to +47% stronger collaboration and +16% more trust in meetings2. Furthermore, the devices are practical for IT. The PanaCast 40 VBS, for example, can go from box to first meeting in under 12 minutes with a secure, wall-mounted installation3. 

 

Manage and Protect Like a Pro 

Beyond the call quality, Jabra’s professional portfolio is built for business operations. Consumer devices were not built to protect business data and create significant headaches for IT departments. 

Jabra solutions are different: 

  • Device Management: The Jabra+ dashboard provides full fleet control, allowing IT teams to update, troubleshoot, and manage all devices remotely from one secure platform. 
  • Security: Jabra devices are designed with enterprise-grade protection. They feature end-to-end encryption to ensure professional conversations and data stay private. 
  • Future-Proofed for AI: Jabra is also built for the next wave of work. Evolve2 headsets feature 97% accurate voice pickup for AI4, enabling reliable, hands-free interactions with AI assistants. 

 

Go from Good Enough to Great 

This focus on durable, secure, and high-performing tools is why 80% of Fortune 500 companies trust Jabra5. 

“Good enough” tools get you through the day. Professional solutions help you stand out. It’s time to stop making do and start leading the way. Go from good enough to great. 

Ready to upgrade? Explore Jabra’s professional audio and video solutions on our XMA Store or reach out to us at enquiries@xma.co.uk to find out how we can help your organisation work smarter and collaborate more effectively. 

 

 

[1] Jabra Hybrid Ways of Working, 2023 Global Report.

[2] A Jabra study at the London School of Economics’ Behavioural Lab on the impact of technology on people in modern meetings

[3] Based on GN internal UX testing, March 2025.

[4] Jabra Commercial Disclaimers – Force Technology study 2024.

[5] Jabra Sales Data

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