State-of-the-art AV solution facilitates effective collaboration for The Ardonagh Group | Softcat
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State-of-the-art AV solution facilitates effective collaboration for the Ardonagh Group

Project at a glance

Ardonagh Group wanted to transform its meeting experience for senior executives by implementing a modern AV solution in its new Mayfair office. The goal was to enable seamless hybrid collaboration, improve reliability, and deliver an intuitive user experi

Microsoft Teams integration for frictionless collaboration

downtime during installation, ensuring business continuity

Microsoft Teams integration for frictionless collaboration

downtime during installation, ensuring business continuity

Challenge

Existing AV systems lacked functionality and reliability, making hybrid meetings difficult. Ardonagh needed a solution that integrated with Microsoft Teams, supported BYOD, and provided a premium experience for senior leadership.

Critical success factors:

1

High-performance AV

Identify high-performing AV communications and meeting rooms solution.

2

Reliable Support

Improve ongoing technical support.

3

Hybrid Working

Support C-Suite hybrid working.

Solution

Softcat worked closely with Ardonagh to design and deliver a state-of-the-art AV system that met all requirements for functionality, aesthetics, and ease of use.

  • Extensive client collaboration and marketplace research to identify suitable technologies
  • Unobtrusive installation of neat.bar pro AV solution with built-in AI features and full-service desk support
  • Assistance with solution configuration and Microsoft Teams integration

Results

The new AV system has transformed collaboration for Ardonagh’s senior executives. Meetings are now more efficient, with high-quality audio and video enabling natural conversations across locations. The intuitive interface has improved user experience, while BYOD compatibility allows for quick and flexible meeting setups.

  • State-of-the-art AV solution delivering enhanced user experience
  • Significant vendor support throughout implementation
  • Ongoing support from dedicated service desk

Softcat, and its delivery partners have provided excellent service throughout. They put significant effort into identifying suitable hardware and ensuring the correct solution configuration was implemented. Each provider moved at pace and ensured the solution matched our expectations and was delivered on time.

Tim Brown

Property and Facilities Director, The Ardonagh Group