How AI-powered digital whiteboarding uplifts creative collaboration.

Whiteboarding is key to the creative process. The whiteboard in question can be literal, the kind you use dry-erase markers on, a blackboard, a sheet of paper, or a digital, online whiteboard. Whatever blank canvas you use to write and draw your ideas, the idea behind whiteboarding is the same. It’s a brainstorming session. It’s a chance for teams to get creative, ideate, make mind maps, and plan their next steps.

A physical whiteboard is great, but there are numerous benefits to using a digital whiteboard—especially when you get assistance from artificial intelligence (AI).

The power of digital whiteboards.

Digital whiteboarding can facilitate the ultimate collaborative process. It has many benefits, but it’s especially useful for organizations with remote or hybrid working environments. Here are some key benefits of the online whiteboard:

• Real-time collaboration: Teams can collaborate simultaneously on a digital canvas, regardless of location, promoting seamless communication and idea sharing. These virtual brainstorming sessions allow colleagues to collaborate with and inspire one another quickly and seamlessly.
• Cross-device accessibility: Webex Whiteboard is a digital whiteboard solution that works across laptops, tablets, mobile devices, and video conferencing displays, such as the Cisco Board Pro G2. Hybrid work is still popular in 2025. Many of us are on the go, and we often need to access information outside of an office setting. Webex Whiteboard makes it easy for remote and in-office team members to contribute without barriers.
• Persistent workspaces: If somebody comes along and erases what you’ve written on your physical whiteboard, it’s gone forever. However, with a digital whiteboard, you can save and revisit your work whenever you want. This enables teams to continue where they left off without losing progress or ideas.
• Integrations with other Webex tools: Users can easily share an online whiteboard within Webex Meetings or Messaging, streamlining collaboration with additional tools.
• Enhanced visual communication: Drawing, adding sticky notes, and using templates can help team members visualize complex ideas, making brainstorming sessions more interactive and effective.
• Asynchronous collaboration: Team members can contribute to the whiteboard anytime, enabling collaboration outside regular meeting hours.

Enhance digital whiteboarding with AI.

Artificial intelligence is already proving hugely influential for whiteboarding, and its influence will only grow. From AI models to AI assistants, teams can benefit from the increased productivity that AI can provide during whiteboarding sessions.

Using the right AI tools is key, though. Here are some features and capabilities you can benefit from with Webex Collaboration AI and the Cisco AI Assistant.

AI-powered productivity tools

Users can leverage a digital assistant and use natural language voice commands during a session, directing the AI assistant to automatically capture notes, action items, reminders, and more. This allows team members to focus on the whiteboard content, not the administrative aspects of attending the meeting. Freeing creative minds from important yet banal tasks allows them to focus on what they’re best at—brainstorming, collaborating, and creating.

Generative AI features within the AI Assistant can create ummaries of your brainstorming session, providing a recap of key points and action items. This saves attendees time and helps keep everyone on the same page. It’s especially beneficial for sharing with team members who mikssed the session. 

Audio intelligence

Few offices, homes, and cafes have excellent acoustics, so background noise can obscure voices and disrupt the meeting. Background noise removal and voice optimization make voices stand out loud and clear.

Language intelligence

You don’t always have to listen back or watch meetings, though. During a whiteboarding session, AI Assistant for Webex can even provide real-time translations, so everyone can participate and follow along in their preferred language.

Video intelligence

With video intelligence, teams can benefit from be-right-back summaries and immersive sharing. These features facilitate quicker and easier communication and collaboration. Virtual backgrounds and dynamic tracking can also help create better and more professional visuals.

Spark the next great idea with Webex.

Embracing advanced AI features can revolutionize the way teams collaborate, making the brainstorming process more dynamic, inclusive, and efficient. As remote and hybrid work environments continue to evolve, adopting digital whiteboarding solutions will not only keep teams connected but also empower them to generate and execute innovative ideas with ease.

Discover the transformative potential of Webex Whiteboard and the AI Assistant today to take your collaborative efforts to new heights.