Technology investment keeps Saville ahead


Saville Audio Visual has invested half a £million in spectacular new facilities at its York head office. The refurbishment includes purpose- designed demonstration rooms for HD videoconferencing, HD telepresence, interactive presentations, digital signage and 3D projection. The design and fit-out was coordinated by the company’s NE sales team, with Saville craftsmen and engineers working alongside external designers and contractors through the six-month transformation process. In addition to themed graphic fascia panels and bespoke conferencing suites, the project also included relocation of most internal offices and ripping out part of the first floor to accommodate the York AV rental and conference operation. The company’s key suppliers also contributed, enabling the rooms to incorporate state-of-the-art projectors and the very latest flat screen developments. Nowhere is the quality of the technology more evident than in the stunning Immersive Telepresence suite. Like the other rooms, the suite also demonstrates the ease with which iPhone, iPad and laptop technology can be used to interface with meetings. Saville business manager for Unified Comms, David Willie said: “The


HD picture and sound quality is exceptional and the curve of the fascia has been carefully designed to reflect the shape of the table. This, plus the positioning of the screens, cameras, microphones and speakers is critical in creating a truly natural feel for video meetings, as if all the participants really are in the same room.” The suite was built, installed and commissioned by Saville’s own


team in less than two weeks, incorporating Polycom codecs and three 60” Sharp high definition screens. The 28 foot-wide, floor to ceiling fascia is finished in birds-eye maple to match the boardroom table, also manufactured in-house and featuring pop-up data and power connection panels. The facilities include real-time collaboration, enabling parties at different sites to share and work on documents simultaneously. The Telepresence room, the smaller Enterprise HD videoconferencing


unveiled a plaque to mark the official re-opening of the building. He said: “In the current times and economic climate it’s nice to know about expansion going on and business employment in York.”


Saville MD John Sills commented: “This investment confirms our commitment to stay at the forefront of the UK communications industry. The new showrooms demonstrate the very latest in digital technology - they are amongst the best, if not the best, in the country.”


suite and a comprehensive interactive meeting room are all networked via an Evoko Room Manager system, with elegant, touch-sensitive screens outside each door that display the booking status of a room. At an open day attended by specially invited guests and senior council officials, the Lord Mayor of York, Councillor David Horton


OCS Provides Services For People With Reduced Mobility At London Luton Airport


London Luton Airport has awarded a three year contract to OCS to provide services for people with reduced mobility (PRM). “This is OCS’s


the hour. For more information, contact: Nicola Matchett, Saville Audio Visual,


Tel 01904 606789, E: nicola.matchett@saville-av.com, www.saville- av.com


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E-Badge Takes The Hard Work Out Of Recycling Fixed Assets For Facilities Managers


e-Badge from sustainable design specialists 4G Design, will support facilities managers and the organisations they work for in managing the waste generated from ‘end-of-life’ office furniture and storage when it is launched next month. Rachel Messam, Director, 4G


first contract with London Luton Airport,” said the company’s Operations Director Eddie Ratcliffe. “We have a strong reputation and proven track record in providing PRM services to 11 other UK and Ireland airports. These were strong credentials when bidding for this contract and, together with our innovative proposal, demonstrated our unique capabilities to undertake this contract.” London Luton Airport is the UK’s 5th largest passenger airport and


over 9 million passengers used the airport last year for international and domestic flights. It is the fastest growing major airport in the London area and second only to Heathrow for business travel. The airport was also recently announced by the Mayor of London as one of 35 locations to host Olympic London Ambassadors. It is expected to be a significant transport hub for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games, welcoming travelling athletes and guests attending the events. “We are pleased to be working with OCS to provide a comfortable


The rooms - and all the technology - are also available for hire by


Design, said: “With the targets for landfill getting tougher year on year, it has never been more important for facilities managers to ensure the sustainable management of their fixed assets. A lot of emphasis is placed on ‘green’ procurement, however if ‘end-of-life’ office furniture and storage are not managed properly, all this good work at the beginning of the process will effectively be undone. “At 4G Design we have the necessary expertise to analyse the make-up


office furniture such as reception desks; workstations; file cabinets; seating and storage etc… so that key information on their construction and design can stored in readiness to support their deconstruction and recycling when the items are no longer required.” To implement the e-Badge system a barcode is placed discretely on the


and safe journey for people with reduced mobility using the airport,” said Kim Kennedy, General Manager Customer Services for London Luton Airport Operations Ltd. “The airport is set to become even busier as its close proximity to the capital and excellent rail link to St Pancras International will make it one of the fastest and most convenient gateways to the Games.” OCS currently provides assistance to passengers with reduced mobility


at Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, East Midlands, Leeds, Belfast, Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports. The business has been providing services for passengers with reduced mobility at UK airports since 1992 and currently assists over one million passengers a year. With over 50 years’ experience of working in partnership with airports and airlines, OCS provides a range of bespoke services to the industry, achieving improved standards and delivering value. For further information, please contact: Jackie Bennett Shaw, tel: 01524 595453, email: jackie.bennettshaw@ocs.co.uk


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data relevant to that particular item. The information is held in PDF form so it can be easily downloaded or emailed. Typical data saved would include: deconstruction drawings; waste handling contact details; materials breakdowns and maintenance schedules. This information will be held centrally on the 4G Design hub server - so it can easily be kept up to date. This data will not only be accurate, but it will stay with the item for its life. Once the item has been recycled, their waste handling partner will be


item in a tough injection moulded clip case which can be easily accessed in-situ. The user then simply scans the barcode using any Smart phone or by typing a URL into a standard web browser. Once scanned they will simply log-in to a unique web page containing


able to simply upload the necessary Environment Agency certification. This means they will have documented proof that their waste obligations have been met by a registered business. e-Badge can also be used as an asset management tool allowing facilities managers to keep track of their inventory. They can now simply access the information on what items are held at an office location at any one time, which is particularly useful with office relocations or closures for example. Rachel Messam, continues: “e-Badge ensures that the recycling loop is


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effectively closed for the first time. They will now have the right data to not only deconstruct the item, but to know who to contact to ensure this material is either reused or recycled - so preventing unnecessary waste going to landfill and therefore preventing land tax bills.”


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