Lightware Technology Revolutionizes Collaboration in Meeting Rooms

At the new London headquarters of Halkin, Taurus UCX solutions powered by USB-C from Lightware (UCX-4×2-HC40) have been implemented in eight meeting rooms.

The International Business Real Estate Developer & Award Winner Sunday Times Best Place to Work of 2023, Halkin, has recently unveiled another project on King William Street. This workspace, located in the heart of the City of London's financial district, It has undergone an extensive refurbishment to revolutionise the meeting room experience. The installation has been carried out by the integrator of audiovisual and computer systems Tateside, Also based in the capital. the USB-C technology de Lightware constituye la base sobre la que se ha construido este proyecto.

The project included eight meeting spaces, including a boardroom that can accommodate 20 people. Known for its workmanship, Creativity & Support Services, Tateside was able to unify the client's vision with the installation of the most up-to-date and effective meeting room technology.

Designed a solution that ensures a user-friendly experience, with seamless connectivity and automation to streamline collaboration in common meeting spaces for all users, even those with no setup experience.

“The client wanted something easy to use, No complications or additional control systems; I wanted a box that would provide all the functionalities “, recalls Jack Cornish, Technical Director at Tateside. "Lightware's solution offered more than just the competition and everything the customer wanted to achieve is included within this technology”.

Tateside has installed four Taurus UCX universal switches powered by USB-C power from Lightware (UCX-4×2-HC40) in all eight meeting spaces, from meeting rooms that can accommodate up to four people to larger boardrooms that can accommodate up to 20 Delegates.

"Taurus UCX offers something unique, with good built-in control and automation available in LARA (Lightware Advanced Room Automation), as well as the physical user interface of the two USB-C inputs that enable functionality plug and play, the latter being the key point. Ultimately, the good relationship with Lightware, the built-in LARA automation and predictability regarding how each USB-C input works made us confident in our choice.", Cornish continues.

Leveraging Lightware Technology, the solution offered an easy-to-use BYOM platform to host a variety of meetings, Presentations & Collaborative Sessions, For users with any level of technical expertise.

With Taurus UCX, Tateside has ensured optimal USB-C connectivity for users to connect their devices effortlessly, providing a streamlined and efficient meeting experience with easy host switching and utilizing data rates of up to 5 Gbps under USB 3.1 Gen1.

Halkin's meeting rooms now feature crystal clear video and audio, with Lightware's Taurus UCX that enables 4K@60Hz switching to 4:4:4. This ensures that virtual participants feel like they're in the room, which helps foster communication and collaboration.

In all meeting spaces in the King William Street office, users can rest assured that their devices won't run out of power with the Taurus charging capacity of up to 100 W (120 W in total). They also enjoy a full and secure Ethernet connection. At Halkin's Offices, LARA has replaced the previous automation technology, Used to control endpoints such as TVs, and has provided advanced switching flexibility.

“We're seeing a trend where people want to stop having a touchscreen and other complex technologies in the room”, says Cornish. "Now, They're looking for automation from a single box, where you can simply connect a cable, Turn on the screen and switch sources automatically. "

Given the open API features, Lightware technology integrates with the system Shure in BYOM mode to ensure visual and audio equality for remote participants.

Looking to the future, Lightware technology will provide significant cost savings to the customer, while Tateside is excited to champion the flexibility and functionality of USB-C technology for future meeting room projects.

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