Video Technology Eliminating "Inequality" in Hybrid Meetings Recognized
Neatframe K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of Norwegian video conferencing equipment developer Neat, announced on May 14, 2026, that it received the "2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award (Google Workspace: Innovation)". The award recognizes Neat's video technology for resolving "inequality" in hybrid meetings by ensuring fair visibility and audibility for all participants, whether in-person or remote.
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On May 14, 2026, Neatframe K.K. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Hisanaga Yanagisawa), the Japanese subsidiary of Neat (Headquarters: Oslo, Norway), a developer of video conferencing equipment, announced that it has received the "2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award (Google Workspace: Innovation)" from Google Cloud.
This award recognizes Neat's video technology for offering a solution to the challenges of "disparities in how meetings are seen and heard" that arise between in-person and remote participants.
In recent years, with the widespread adoption of remote work, a common issue has been the "sense of inequality" among meeting participants. This includes online participants' voices being unheard or the difficulty of understanding the atmosphere in the meeting room, even when attending the same meeting.
Neat develops dedicated video devices that integrate with Google Meet. These devices automatically recognize participants in the meeting room using cameras and microphones and appropriately frame the speaker, making it easier for remote participants to grasp the meeting situation. A key feature is also the ease of installation and operation, making it user-friendly even for those not familiar with IT.
Kevin Ichhpurani, Corporate Vice President, Global Partner Ecosystem & Channels at Google Cloud, commented, "We recognized their practical value in responding to changes in how customers work."
Sherri Pipala, VP of Alliances at Neat, stated, "We aim to create a meeting environment where everyone can participate fairly, even as workplaces become more distributed."
Over the past year, the company has obtained certifications for multiple products compatible with Google Meet. More than 18,000 companies worldwide have adopted their solutions.
About Neat:
Neat was founded in 2019 as a video conferencing solution brand born in Nordic Norway, with the mission to "simply realize remote communication between people." Its Japanese subsidiary was established in July 2021. In Japan, Neat's solutions are adopted by customers of various sizes and industries (manufacturing, finance, IT, etc.) as well as educational institutions.
This award recognizes Neat's video technology for offering a solution to the challenges of "disparities in how meetings are seen and heard" that arise between in-person and remote participants.
In recent years, with the widespread adoption of remote work, a common issue has been the "sense of inequality" among meeting participants. This includes online participants' voices being unheard or the difficulty of understanding the atmosphere in the meeting room, even when attending the same meeting.
Neat develops dedicated video devices that integrate with Google Meet. These devices automatically recognize participants in the meeting room using cameras and microphones and appropriately frame the speaker, making it easier for remote participants to grasp the meeting situation. A key feature is also the ease of installation and operation, making it user-friendly even for those not familiar with IT.
Kevin Ichhpurani, Corporate Vice President, Global Partner Ecosystem & Channels at Google Cloud, commented, "We recognized their practical value in responding to changes in how customers work."
Sherri Pipala, VP of Alliances at Neat, stated, "We aim to create a meeting environment where everyone can participate fairly, even as workplaces become more distributed."
Over the past year, the company has obtained certifications for multiple products compatible with Google Meet. More than 18,000 companies worldwide have adopted their solutions.
About Neat:
Neat was founded in 2019 as a video conferencing solution brand born in Nordic Norway, with the mission to "simply realize remote communication between people." Its Japanese subsidiary was established in July 2021. In Japan, Neat's solutions are adopted by customers of various sizes and industries (manufacturing, finance, IT, etc.) as well as educational institutions.