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Cision Canada
23-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
viaim Scales Global Presence as RecDot Drives Momentum in Europe and Beyond
BEIJING, June 23, 2025 /CNW/ -- Intelligent workplace technology brand viaim today announced that its flagship AI-powered headset, RecDot, will officially launch in the European market in the second half of 2025. The move marks a major step forward in the company's globalization roadmap, reinforcing its commitment to enabling efficient, multilingual, and multi-timezone collaboration through localized innovation and robust data security. The European debut of RecDot follows viaim's successful North American entry, where the headset has gained traction among professionals in IT, manufacturing, and global trade. In preparation for the European rollout, RecDot will undergo key technical upgrades aligned with local regulatory requirements, including full GDPR compliance, expanded multilingual support, and tailored performance optimizations for European workplace environments. In June this year viam showcased its latest AI-powered innovations at VivaTech Paris, one of Europe's largest tech exhibitions. Attracting 180,000 visitors and 14,000 startups, the event marked a pivotal moment in the company's international expansion. During the event, viaim introduced its flagship AI headsets, viaim Pro 3 and viaim Air 2, designed to revolutionize workplace communication and efficiency. These products, equipped with advanced AI features like real-time translation in 32 languages and automated meeting summarization, received widespread attention from global professionals, further solidifying viaim's reputation on the international stage. "Globalization for us isn't just about access, it's about adapting meaningfully to how people work across cultures," said Shawn Ma, CEO of viaim. "In Europe, we're not only bringing RecDot as a tool, we're delivering a deeply localized experience that understands linguistic diversity, data expectations, and the rhythm of professional life." RecDot has been engineered for productivity on the move. With its FlashRecord feature, real-time transcription in 16 languages and real-time translation in 15 languages, and 48dB hybrid noise cancellation, the device is already a critical tool for mobile professionals. Under the hood, it boasts an 11mm dynamic driver, 19-hour battery life, and a design calibrated in partnership with the China Philharmonic Orchestra to bridge technological precision with emotional acoustic depth. "viaim's AI is designed not just to record, but to understand," added Dr. Song Wang, CTO of viaim. "We're building what we call 'digital colleagues.' These are systems that perceive, summarize, and assist seamlessly across borders and platforms." The European expansion is a strategic milestone for viaim, part of its longer-term vision to serve 10 million users worldwide with intelligent audio tools by 2030. The company currently ships to over 180 countries and regions, with over 700 million minutes logged across its suite of products. Usage data shows particularly strong adoption of RecDot's translation and FlashRecord features, underscoring global demand for AI-enhanced collaboration in real-world settings. viaim's differentiation lies in its vertical focus. While many audio and AI companies pursue broad functionality, viaim takes a "narrow but deep" approach, tailoring hardware and software to solve specific pain points like cross-border meetings, business travel, and multilingual project work. This focused strategy, combined with the company's proprietary AI framework "viaim Brain," supports advanced features like meeting summarization and action item planning with high contextual sensitivity. As the global workplace becomes more distributed and dynamic, viaim is positioning RecDot not just as a headset, but as a next-generation productivity companion. RecDot is designed to listen, translate, and assist wherever work happens. RecDot (US version) is already available on Amazon. Buy now at North America and Asia-Pacific, with users in over 180 countries and territories.
Associated Press
08-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
This International Women's Day, viaim's RecDot Helps Women Work Smarter with AI
Cutting-edge technology helps female professionals streamline communication and boost efficiency NEW YORK, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Women today play an integral role across industries—as business leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, and innovators. They contribute across diverse fields, driving change and creating value. Yet, they often face complex challenges in managing information, from cross-time-zone meetings to high-stakes decision-making. RecDot, the AI-powered transcription and recording solution by viaim, an AI hardware company specializing in smart office solutions, is transforming the way female professionals navigate their daily tasks, ensuring seamless communication and increased productivity. Jessica Tan, a senior executive at a multinational tech company, exemplifies the modern working woman. Managing cross-time-zone projects, she attends multiple meetings, delivers reports, and makes critical decisions in a typical working day—all while balancing her responsibilities at home. With RecDot's AI transcription and instant recording features, she saves an average of five hours per week and improves her focus by 30%. 'Today's professional women constantly navigate multiple roles and responsibilities, from leading strategic initiatives to mentoring teams and balancing personal commitments. Yet, a recent McKinsey & Company's 2024 Women in the Workplace Report shows that over 70% of female executives struggle with the burden of invisible cognitive labor,' said viaim CEO Shawn Ma. 'RecDot was designed to 'listen' to women's needs, turning scattered information into structured efficiency. Whether overcoming language barriers in global meetings or managing urgent calls, our AI-driven technology ensures women don't have to choose between their careers and personal lives.' RecDot seamlessly integrates into Jessica's demanding schedule. During her daily commute, she checks her to-do list, which RecDot transcribes into an organized task sheet synced across her devices. When she receives an urgent call from a key client or an industry partner, RecDot's instant recording feature captures and transcribes key details, ensuring she never misses an important update. At work, impromptu hallway meetings and last-minute calls are no longer a challenge, thanks to RecDot's real-time call transcription. And when she hosts late-night international meetings, the AI-powered tool generates precise translated scripts with an impressive 98% accuracy rate. With its advanced AI capabilities, RecDot is redefining workplace efficiency, allowing professional women to focus on what truly matters. This International Women's Day, viaim invites working women to experience the power of RecDot and embrace a smarter, more balanced approach to work and life. Work smarter with AI-powered transcription.
