Case Study: A1 Austria Modernizes Video Collaboration with Logitech

In the course of modernisation, 250 rooms were refitted to connect the over 7,600 employees as well as partners and clients with state-of-the-art video technology. Alongside the desire for top-notch audio and video quality, the interdisciplinary A1 project team was particularly looking for a solution that was as easy to use as possible, to enable simple and productive work for A1 employees. This reduction in complexity includes the following points: 

• Participation in hybrid Microsoft Teams meetings without a personal device

• No cable clutter on the meeting table

• Simple and intuitive operation of solutions via touchpad.

• Best in class video & audio room systems

Logitech for Business solutions met these requirements across the board. 198 Logitech room systems optimized for Microsoft Teams were provided to enable next-level video collaboration. Logitech's Microsoft Teams solutions, optimized for ease of use without the need for a separate end device, were of particular importance. With the Logitech Tap digital touchpad, employees were able to start their meetings with the touch of a button. The additional AI viewfinder capability in Rally Bar optimizes video settings during the meeting without participants having to worry about it. Other Logitech video collaboration solutions, such as the Rally Camera and Logitech MeetUp, were also implemented. In those rooms, NUC Mini PCs enabled meetings without the need for a personal device. But it was not just the ease of use that tipped the scales in favor of Logitech, the price/performance ratio was also an important factor. This was also reflected in the user feedback that A1 gathered from its employees during a test phase where the Logitech solutions consistently received positive feedback from the people who interacted with them.

As a digital and communications expert, A1 handled the installation and planning entirely in-house. In just 14 months, A1 staff took on the complete roll-out, from evaluation and testing, through procurement and installation, to setting up the support team, alongside their regular work. This ensured that any key video collaboration issues could be resolved quickly and easily by A1's own team.

The Logitech solutions also offers the company a high level of investment security. Whether plug-and-play or appliance mode, the devices are system-agnostic and compatible with, or most often certified for, most popular video conferencing platforms. This means that A1 can rest assured that it will always be able to make the best use of the equipment in the future. In addition, individual components can be easily replaced or upgraded without affecting the user experience. Ultimately, A1 achieved its goal of intuitive and productive collaboration with Logitech video collaboration solutions.