Introduction to Microsoft Surface Hub

On 21/01/2015, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Hub during its Windows 10 devices event, introducing a large-screen interactive collaboration device designed for business meetings and group work. The company described Surface Hub as a shared digital workspace built to support brainstorming, presentations, and real-time collaboration using a specialized version of Windows 10 later known as Windows 10 Team. The device combined touchscreen input, pen support, and integrated communication tools within a single wall-mounted system. Microsoft announced two hardware configurations at launch. The smaller model featured a 55-inch display with 1080p resolution, while the larger flagship model included an 84-inch touchscreen with 4K resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Both versions supported multi-touch and multi-pen input, allowing multiple users to interact simultaneously. The device also integrated cameras, microphones, and speakers for video conferencing using Skype for Business, which was later replaced by Microsoft Teams. Surface Hub was positioned as a collaboration tool that combined digital whiteboarding, screen sharing, and conferencing capabilities. Users could draw on the screen, share content from Windows devices, and save meeting notes directly to cloud services. The January 2015 unveiling demonstrated Microsoft’s effort to extend Windows 10 into conference rooms and collaborative workspaces.