Founded in 1841, Queen’s University is a premier Canadian research institution. When the aging wired conferencing system in Robert Sutherland Hall began to fail, the university required a sophisticated, reliable, and hybridready solution for its 90+ seat Senate chamber.
The Challenge
The university’s previous system, only four years old, had become a significant support burden. They needed a replacement that offered:
- Reliability: A system that eliminated the infrastructure failures of the past.
- Hybrid Capability: Seamless integration with Zoom for remote participants.
- Intelligent Tracking: Automatic camera switching to focus on active speakers.
- Flexibility: The ability to scale or reconfigure microphone counts easily.
The Solution: Why Queen’s Chose Televic & Product Breakdown
Queen’s University selected a wireless Televic solution for its flexibility to quickly add or remove microphones for any event. The system offers exceptional ease of use for participants and integrates seamlessly with Zoom for both in-room and hybrid meetings. Most importantly, the transition has significantly reduced the time required for technical support.
- Televic FLEX G4 Wireless: A 50-station system providing high-fidelity audio without the constraints of fixed wiring.
- Confero CAM & CLOUD: A smart tracking solution using 3x Lumens PTZ cameras and a Plixus Gateway for automatic camera composition and electronic voting.
- Seamless Hybrid Flow: Built-in Zoom compatibility for effortless "in-room to remote" communication.
The Results
The implementation successfully transformed a high-maintenance Senate chamber into a reliable, future-proof hub for high-level governance.
The implementation transformed the Senate chamber into a reliable hub for high-level governance by replacing a failing four-year-old wired system with a durable wireless solution. This new setup serves a dual purpose, functioning as both a high-fidelity in-room audio system and a seamless hybrid meeting platform integrated with Zoom.
Intelligent automation, powered by Televic’s Plixus Gateway and Confero CAM, provides automatic camera tracking for 90+ seats. The project's success has ensured institutional continuity, with Queen's University now designing a second Televic system for their Board of Trustees and VIP boardroom.
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"The service offered by DataVisual is exceptional. The system is intuitive and reliable... my CIO has not had the Provost or Principal contact them regarding Senate meetings since the project was completed." — Steve Alexander, Queen’s University
About Televic:
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Belgium, Televic is a global leader in high-end communication systems with over 900 employees worldwide. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced audio-visual and networking solutions for four primary markets: Conference, Education, Healthcare, and Rail transport.
About DataVisual Marketing:
DataVisual is a leading distributor of professional audio-visual solutions for Canada. They provide their partners with access to top-tier brands, dedicated support, and a commitment to education and industry excellence.