Case Study - Glenside Commercial Interiors

Introduction: Glenside Commercial Interiors, specialists in transforming commercial spaces, has been a trusted provider since 1973. With a strong focus on attention to detail, Glenside prioritises customer satisfaction by offering tailored solutions. As the pandemic unfolded, more of Glenside's customers embraced a hybrid working approach and Glenside continued to evolve their offering in specialist spaces including Laboratories, Light Industrial and manufacturing areas, in addition to the office space. Working with these newly hybrid organisations highlighted opportunities for adjustments to their own meeting spaces. Recognising the need for advanced conferencing equipment, Glenside embarked on a technological transformation to elevate their own meeting experience. Challenges and Objectives: Glenside's existing boardroom setup, featuring an Illama Large Format Display, fell short in terms of conferencing capabilities. The primary challenge was the "bowling alley" effect caused by the long boardroom table, leading to suboptimal participant framing during video conferences. Glenside sought to enhance audio and video quality, improve collaboration, and eliminate the limitations posed by their previous equipment.

Solution

To address their challenges, Glenside invested in cutting-edge conferencing equipment. The centerpiece of the solution was the Huddly L1 camera with its Genius Framing capability. This works by accurately identifying meeting participants and framing them optimally, the Huddly L1 eliminated the visual barrier of long tables, fostering a more engaging meeting environment. Complementing the camera, Glenside incorporated the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core + Control Microsoft Teams Room system and the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar XL with satellite microphones. This combination offered superior audio pickup, ensuring clear and consistent sound quality when speaking in any location of the room.

Results & Benefits

Glenside's transition to the new conferencing equipment has yielded significant improvements. The twice-weekly meetings at Glenside have experienced a notable enhancement in quality, with participants enjoying an immersive and engaging collaboration experience. The removal of the "bowling alley" effect has fostered a sense of inclusivity and improved visual communication. The users have embraced the ‘Casting’ feature of Microsoft Teams which allows users to present wirelessly on to the big screen and into conferences without needing to use the attached HDMI cable. This not only makes it easy to share your content but leaves the table top clear of extraneous cables. Furthermore, the local sound quality during video playback has also seen a noticeable improvement, contributing to a more immersive viewing experience.

Conclusion

By embracing advanced conferencing equipment, Glenside Commercial Interiors successfully transformed their boardroom into a state-of-the-art collaborative space. The integration of the Huddly L1 camera, Lenovo ThinkSmart Core + Control, and Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar XL has allowed Glenside to overcome the limitations of their previous setup. Glenside continues to uphold their reputation for attention to detail, providing customers with exceptional meeting experiences and reinforcing their position as a leader in the commercial fit-out industry.