Microsoft reveals second generation Surface Hub 2
The company’s smart interactive whiteboard is back.

Microsoft has unveiled a second generation Surface Hub interactive whiteboard, which can be turned to portrait orientation for the first time.
The new Surface Hub 2 will launch in 2019 and comes with a 50.5-inch 4K+ display running a range of Microsoft software, including Windows 10.
As the preview video shows, other Windows devices will also be able to share content with the display as well as use it to work in collaboration with colleagues.
The Surface Hub 2 also supports stylus interaction for drawing, sketching and annotating on-screen, and Microsoft revealed it has also worked with workplace furniture firm Steelcase to create a range of mounts and rolling stands for the Hub that enable it to be incorporated into workspaces in different ways.

“There is a need for a device built for teams and designed for these new environments. To help people collaborate whether they are in the office, at home, or travelling the world. To move beyond just passing along information, to a world where they are collaborating real-time, in an efficient, and intuitive way.
“Today, I’m excited to introduce that device, the next generation – Surface Hub 2.”
Mr Panay confirmed that the tech giant would now test the device with some commercial partners before launching it more widely next year.