Nework chose World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026 to unveil the NewBoard P Series, a smart collaboration display built around a dual-OS architecture. The board boots into Android 14 by default and accommodates an optional Windows 11 Pro compute module via the open-pluggable specification (OPS). Company executives positioned the product line as a direct response to the conflicting demands of modern hybrid workplaces—where users expect the instant-on simplicity of a consumer tablet but often require the full-stack compatibility of a Windows PC.

Inside the NewBoard P Series hardware

Nework has not yet published a complete datasheet, but industry briefings indicate the P Series will ship in 65‑inch, 75‑inch, and 86‑inch sizes. All three variants use 4K Ultra HD infrared touch panels with a claimed 20‑point simultaneous touch and an anti‑glare tempered glass surface rated for 24/7 operation. Brightness is specified at 400 nits, which should suffice for most indoor meeting environments, though sun‑drenched boardrooms may need additional window treatments.

The display is driven by a quad‑core ARM SoC with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. That hardware runs a lightly skinned version of Android 14 with access to the Google Play Store—and, critically, to Google Mobile Services. On the periphery, the P Series packs a 48‑megapixel wide‑angle camera with motorized privacy shutter, an eight‑element MEMS microphone array that covers a 12‑meter pick‑up radius, and dual front‑firing 20‑watt speakers. Physical I/O includes HDMI 2.1 in and out, USB‑C (with 65‑watt power delivery), USB‑A 3.2, a Gigabit Ethernet jack, and a hot‑swappable OPS slot.

Why Android 14 matters for a meeting room display

Android 14 may seem like an unusual choice for a large‑format commercial panel, but Nework’s software team argues it resolves the perennial startup delay that plagues Windows‑centric boards. The Android side is optimized to boot in under ten seconds, making the board instantly usable for ad‑hoc whiteboarding, wireless screen mirroring, or quick video calls. Android 14 also brings material improvements over its predecessors: granular privacy controls, clipboard read notifications, per‑app language preferences, and a new back‑navigation gesture that works predictably across applications.

Equally important, Android 14 supports split‑screen and picture‑in‑picture multitasking natively, so a presenter can run a video conference in one pane and annotate a PDF in another without resorting to clunky third‑party window managers. The operating system’s built‑in Google Cast integration eliminates the need for dongles or proprietary mirroring apps when connecting a Chromebook or an Android phone.

Windows 11 Pro OPS: the enterprise backbone

For organisations that live inside the Microsoft ecosystem, the optional OPS module transforms the NewBoard P Series into a full Windows 11 Pro machine. The module, which Nework calls the “Compute Box,” houses an Intel Core i7‑13620H processor, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512‑GB NVMe SSD. It slots into the rear of the display and connects over a standard JAE TX25 80‑pin interface, pulling power and video signal from the panel.

When the Compute Box is installed, the board presents both Android and Windows environments simultaneously through an on‑screen input switcher. This dual‑mode capability allows a meeting to start on Android for quick brainstorming and then flip to Windows when participants need to open a PowerPoint file with complex animations, join a Teams call with full desktop‑class audio‑video controls, or access SharePoint and OneDrive. Windows 11 Pro also enables IT managers to enroll the board in Microsoft Intune, apply group policies, and lock down the device with BitLocker encryption—measures that are often non‑negotiable in regulated industries.

Crucially, the Windows side can be configured as a Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows console, meaning the NewBoard P Series qualifies as a certified Teams Rooms device when paired with the Compute Box. Zoom Rooms and Webex support are also available through their respective application installs, giving the board a genuine “single‑box” story for unified communications.

The software stack: Newboard OS and Workspace

Nework ships the Android portion with a custom launcher called Newboard OS. It replaces the traditional Android home screen with a task‑oriented dashboard that surfaces four tools: Whiteboard, Cast, Meet, and Files. Whiteboard is a vector‑based app with smart shape recognition, infinite canvas, and handwriting‑to‑text conversion. Cast accepts Miracast, AirPlay, Google Cast, and a proprietary browser‑based casting URL, so virtually any laptop or phone can share content without an app install. Meet acts as a unified calendar and button for launching Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, or Webex—the platform auto‑detects the service from the meeting link.

The Workspace app, available on both Android and Windows, synchronises notes, screenshots, and whiteboard sessions to a cross‑platform cloud account that can be accessed later from a web browser. Nework says the service uses regional data centres compliant with GDPR and SOC 2 Type II.

Hybrid room workflows that explain the dual‑OS bet

The NewBoard P Series targets what facility planners call “flexible rooms”—spaces that are neither a fully equipped conference suite nor a simple huddle booth. An example workflow: a team walks into a 10‑person meeting room. One member taps the NewBoard to wake it; the Android interface loads immediately. She opens the whiteboard, sketches a workflow, and casts a Chrome tab from her laptop. Ten minutes into the session, a remote colleague joins a Teams call. The on‑site team switches to the Windows 11 environment, opening the full Teams desktop client and pulling the whiteboard content into a OneNote tab for the remote participant. When the call ends, the session’s artefacts are saved to the Workspace cloud and a meeting summary is emailed to all attendees.

Without the dual‑OS design, that flow would require a dedicated PC attached to the display—adding boot time, cabling, and a separate input switch—or it would force users to accept the compromises of a mobile‑class operating system for heavy‑duty productivity. Nework’s approach collapses both paths into a single surface.

First reactions from the press event

At the London preview, journalists saw the 75‑inch P Series in action. The Android interface felt responsive, with zero perceptible lag when annotating. Switching to Windows took about three seconds—the OPS module stays in a connected standby state while Android is active. The 48‑megapixel camera delivered clear, well‑exposed video even with only ceiling‑mounted LED panels, and the MEMS microphones did an impressive job of isolating a speaker standing six metres away from a colleague typing on the table.

One glaring omission noted by several attendees: no native support for front‑row layouts in Teams Rooms. Nework engineers acknowledged the gap and stated they are working with Microsoft to bring the feature in a firmware update later in the year. The board also lacks an integrated gesture‑based camera tracking system—something Poly and Logitech offer on competing room kits—forcing buyers to provide an external tracking solution if required.

Pricing, availability, and the OPS debate

Nework says the P Series will begin shipping in Q4 2026 through a network of audio‑visual integrators and indirect channel partners. The 65‑inch model starts at £3,499 (excluding VAT), the 75‑inch at £4,999, and the 86‑inch at £6,999. The Windows 11 Compute Box is a £1,199 add‑on. A five‑year on‑site warranty is included in the base price.

That pricing places the NewBoard between the mid‑range Samsung Flip Pro and the high‑end SMART Board MX Pro series. The premium for the OPS module, however, may give budget‑conscious IT departments pause—primarily because a mini‑PC of similar capability can be purchased for half that amount and mounted behind the display with an HDMI‑USB‑C dongle. Nework counters that the OPS integration provides seamless power control, single‑touch switching, and a cable‑free aesthetic that corporate buyers value.

Competitive landscape and market signal

Nework is not the first to blend Android and Windows on a large‑format touch screen. Dell launched a 55‑inch interactive touch monitor with an optional OptiPlex Micro PC slot in 2025, and Clevertouch offers an Android‑based IMPACT series that supports OPS slots. The NewBoard P Series differs by making the dual‑OS experience a core part of the out‑of‑box configuration rather than a compatibility afterthought.

The timing of the launch is no accident. According to Frost & Sullivan’s Q1 2026 unified‑communications report, 72% of mid‑size enterprises now require that new meeting room displays support both their chosen video platform and ad‑hoc walk‑up usage. The same report notes that the average boot‑to‑usable time for Windows‑based collaboration boards remains above 40 seconds, a delay that regularly derails the first minutes of a huddle. Android 14 bridges that gap while Windows 11 covers the compliance and productivity tail.

What IT managers should consider before purchasing

Despite the promise of the dual‑OS model, the NewBoard P Series introduces management overhead that single‑OS boards avoid. IT teams must maintain two separate OS images, ensure that Android receives regular security patches (Google’s monthly cadence) while Windows patches arrive via Windows Update or WSUS, and train support staff to triage issues across both environments. Nework’s forthcoming Device Manager cloud console aims to streamline this with unified policy controls, but the product was not ready for demonstration.

Power consumption is another factor. The Android‑only mode draws approximately 180 watts, but adding the OPS module pushes consumption to 290 watts under load—a meaningful figure for facilities calculating total cost of ownership across dozens of rooms.

Conclusion

The NewBoard P Series does not invent a new category, but it pulls together proven components into a package that mirrors how people actually meet today: fast, informal, and yet deeply tethered to Microsoft 365. By treating Android 14 and Windows 11 Pro as equal citizens, Nework sidesteps the ideological war over which operating system belongs in the conference room and lets users choose the right tool for the moment. With the OPS module priced at a premium and some software features still on the roadmap, the product will appeal most to organisations that have already adopted a flexible room strategy and need a single surface to execute it.

Nework plans to showcase the P Series at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, where potential customers can stress‑test the dual‑OS switching under real show‑floor chaos.