Brief Descriptions of Professional
Audiovisual Solutions Projects Done
Client: PERNOD RICARD
Project: PROFESSIONAL INTERACTIVE BOARD ROOM PRESENTATION AND COLLABORATION SOLUTION.
Pernod Ricard is a French company that produces distilled
beverages, net sales of €8987 for FY18, number 2 in wines and
spirits worldwide, number 16 brands amongst the world’s top 100
(impact). The company's eponymous products, Pernod Anise and
Ricard Pastis, are both anise-flavoured liqueurs and are often
referred to simply as Pernod or Ricard.
Client: Ikoyi Club Lagos – VideoWalls for Lounge Content Viewing
Project: VideoWalls for Lounge Content Viewing
On September 29, 1938, Ikoyi Club 1938 officially came into being through the merger
of the European Club and Lagos Golf Club. The Incorporation was entrusted to three
nominated trustees namely, Sir Donald Kingdom, Henry Stewart and David Duncan Gibb.
The European Club was first located on the site of what was later known as the Ikoyi Hotel
which was then Ikoyi Government Guest House, also known as the Catering Rest House.
Client: Ibis Styles - Digital Welcome Board and Meeting Room Manager
Project: Digital Welcome Board and Meeting Room Manager
Located onsite at the Kotoka International Airport, the ibis Styles Accra Airport offers
an escape from the hustle and bustle of the airport. The hotel has 192 rooms with colourful,
friendly decor and theme. The hotel is ideal for business travellers with access to free WIFI,
3 meeting rooms for any business requirements while being located in the heart of the business center.
Client: Vivo Energy – Professional Interactive Board Room Presentation and Collaboration Solution/VC Solution
Project: VideoWalls for Lounge Content Viewing
Established in 2011, Vivo Energy is the company that distributes and markets
Shell-branded fuels and lubricants to retail and commercial customers in Africa.
Focused on fueling Africa’s future we make our customers’ lives easier and their experience
with us more convenient, enjoyable and rewarding.
We offer high-quality products and services to our customers,
setting new standards for safety, innovation and service, wherever we operate.
The Oak Plaza Hotel located at East airport with 83 luxurious rooms dedicated to professional
business and leisure travelers, the Oak Plaza Hotel East Airport is built with state of the art facilities.
Project: OPERATION/COMMAND CENTRE DISPLAY SOLUTION
Ecobank Group officially known as Ecobank Transnational Inc. (ETI), is a large and technologically dynamic financial services provider with offices in 39 countries around the world, and presence in 36 sub-Saharan countries. As of December 2012, Ecobank's customer base was estimated at 13.7 million. At that time, the group's total assets were valued at US$20.0 billion, with shareholders' equity of US$2.176 billion. Ecobank's branch network numbered 1,305, with 1,981 networked ATMs. The bank had 19,565 employees, in 39 countries, in Africa, Asia and Europe, at the end of March 2014..
Licensed by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) on May 12th, 2014. TSF is a story of collective
wisdom, planning and the boldness to create an inspiring modern financial institution.
TSF is often asked about the secret of its growing success; a passion to be the very best,
innovation, a strong management team and astute cost consciousness are amongst the factors
that have played an important role
Gold Fields Limited is a globally diversified gold producer with
seven operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru and South Africa,
and a total attributable annual gold-equivalent production of
approximately 2.2 million ounces. It has attributable gold
Mineral Reserves of around 49 million ounces and gold Mineral
Resources of around 104 million ounces. Attributable copper
Mineral Reserves total 764 million pounds and Mineral Resources
4,881 million pounds.
Project: Digital Corporate Communication Display Board
Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a leading emerging market
operator, connecting subscribers in 22 countries in Africa, Asia
and the Middle East. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities
Exchange in South Africa under the share code: “MTN.” As of 30 June
2013, MTN recorded 201.5 million subscribers across its operations
in Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Cyprus,
Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Iran, Liberia, Nigeria,
Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville), Rwanda, South Africa,
Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Uganda, Yemen and Zambia.
MTN’s brand is the most valuable in Africa, and is ranked in the
top 100 brands worldwide. MTN’s shares constitute the biggest
primary listing on the JSE – Africa’s largest stock exchange.
Protea Hotel is an elegant 4-Star hotel located in the calm and
secure residential area of 42/44 Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja.
It is the place to be for excellent customer service and a
wonderful shopping experience. It is arranged over three floors,
making it a visible structure around its surroundings.
KFC, also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is an American fast
food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken.
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, it is the world's
second-largest restaurant chain after McDonald's, with almost
20,000 locations globally in 123 countries and territories as of
December 2015.
Steak Escape is a restaurant chain originating from Columbus,
Ohio, United States, serving a variety of menu items, including
cheesesteaks. The company is known as the originator of the mall
cheesesteak concept.
Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international
franchise founded in 1958 by Dan and Frank Carney. The company is
known for its Italian-American cuisine menu, including pizza and
pasta, as well as side dishes and desserts.
Project: Digital Welcome Board and Meeting Room Manager
Located onsite at the Kotoka International Airport, the ibis Styles
Accra Airport offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the
airport. The hotel has 192 rooms with colourful, friendly decor
and theme. The hotel is ideal for business travellers with access
to free WIFI, 3 meeting rooms for any business requirements while
being located in the heart of the business center. The hotel offers
various amenities such as fitness room, Thai massage and Spa room,
and outdoor pool, 2 bars and a restaurant.
The Oak Plaza Hotel located at East airport with 83 luxurious
rooms dedicated to professional business and leisure travelers,
the Oak Plaza Hotel East Airport is built with state of the art
facilities.
Heritage Bank Limited, a wholly owned Ghanian bank, founded in
2017. The Bank consists of a team of highly experienced
professionals, who have a strong backing of industry giants in
the form of their Board of Directors.
Standard Chartered PLC is a British multinational banking
and financial services company headquartered in London,
England. It operates a network of more than 1,200 branches
and outlets across more than 70 countries and employs around
87,000 people.
Bank of Africa Ghana Limited, also referred to as BOA Ghana, is
a commercial bank in Ghana. It is one of the commercial banks
licensed by Bank of Ghana, the central bank of Ghana, and the
national banking regulator. The bank has26 Branches. BOA Ghana
is a large financial services provider in Ghana.
Access Bank Plc. is a full service commercial Bank operating
through a network of about 366 branches and service outlets
located in major centers across Nigeria, Sub Saharan Africa and
the United Kingdom. Listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1998,
the Bank serves its various markets through 4 business segments:
Personal, Business, Commercial and Corporate & Investment banking.
Access Bank has over 830,000 shareholders including several
Nigerian and International Institutional Investors and has
enjoyed what is arguably Africa's most successful banking growth
trajectory in the last ten years ranking amongst Africa's top 20
banks by total assets and capital in 2011.
Guaranty Trust Bank plc also known as GTBank or simply GTB is a
Nigerian multinational financial institution that offers
Online/Internet Banking, Retail Banking, Corporate Banking,
Investment Banking and Asset Management services, with its head
office in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Project: ECOBANK GHANA (ECOBANK DIRECT) – DIGITAL BANKING
Ecobank Group officially known as Ecobank Transnational Inc. (ETI), is a large and
technologically dynamic financial services provider with offices in 39
countries around the world, and presence in 36 sub-Saharan countries. As of December 2012,
Ecobank's customer base was estimated at 13.7 million. At that time, the group's total assets were
valued at US$20.0 billion, with shareholders' equity of US$2.176 billion. Ecobank's branch
network numbered 1,305, with 1,981 networked ATMs. The bank had 19,565 employees,
in 39 countries, in Africa, Asia and Europe, at the end of March 2014.
Project: Centrally Managed FX Rate Solution and
Corporate, Marketing Communication.
Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) is a full-service financial
institution specializing in customized banking products and
services. Opened on March 15, 1972, UMB is a leading Ghanaian
indigenous bank with considerable financial expertise. Through
our Corporate, Business, Private, Personal and E-Channels Banking
departments, we are able to adequately address the financial needs
of various segments of the market. Furthermore, our Trade,
Treasury and Credit departments complement our broad range of
financial services with their unique and innovative banking
products. Additionally, with 36 branches located across Ghana;
three UMB Centres for Businesses (Kumasi, Accra, Kasoa); one UMB
PPP Incubator Centre located in Accra; and a vast ATM network,
UMB makes banking easy and accessible.
Client: CAPITAL BANK (NOW PART OF GCB BANK - GHANA)
Project: INFRASTRUCTURE MONITORING SOLUTION
Capital Bank (previously First Capital Plus Bank) was an
indigenous private national development and commercial Ghanaian
bank now taken over by GCB Bank. It was one of the private
national development and commercial banks licensed by Bank of
Ghana, the national banking regulator.
UniBank (Ghana) Limited, commonly known as uniBank, was an
indigenous private bank in Ghana, West Africa. uniBank was one of
the thirty-five (35) commercial banks licensed to operate in Ghana
before being absolved by Bank of Ghana under Consolidated Bank of
Ghana (CBG). uniBank was a tier one financial services provider,
the bank's total assets were valued at approximately
US$433 million (GHS:1.3 billion), with shareholders' equity of
approximately US$50 million (GHS:151 million).
Project: NETWORK OPERATION/COMMAND CENTRE DISPLAY SOLUTION
Access Bank Group is a Nigeria-based multinational financial services
organization headquartered, in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, with
subsidiaries in Nigeria, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo,
Ghana, Rwanda, the Gambia, Sierra Leone, Zambia and the United Kingdom.
As of December 2015, Access Bank Group had assets in excess of US$13 billion.
Project: NETWORK OPERATION/COMMAND CENTRE DISPLAY SOLUTION
Ecobank Group officially known as Ecobank Transnational Inc. (ETI), is a large and
technologically dynamic financial services provider with offices in 39
countries around the world, and presence in 36 sub-Saharan countries. As of December 2012,
Ecobank's customer base was estimated at 13.7 million. At that time, the group's total assets were
valued at US$20.0 billion, with shareholders' equity of US$2.176 billion. Ecobank's branch
network numbered 1,305, with 1,981 networked ATMs. The bank had 19,565 employees,
in 39 countries, in Africa, Asia and Europe, at the end of March 2014.
The FireEye Web Malware Protection System (MPS) stops Web-based attacks that traditional and next-generation firewalls, IPS, Anti-Virus, and Web gateways miss. It protects against zero-day Web exploits and multi-protocol callbacks to keep sensitive data and systems safe. The FireEye Web Malware Protection System (MPS) provides the following benefits to secure the Altech WA network and their maintain the integrity of their operations.
Proxynet Communications in partnership with Samsung West Africa to provide the needed solution for Ecobank Nigeria Infrastructure Monitoring Team. Proxynet Communications discussed with the customer to understand all their needs. The Team at Proxynet went ahead to propose and deploy a 4 by 2 Matrix 46” VideoWall. This VideoWall is made up of 8 individual LFDs which are configured to display as different screens or as a composite display.
Proxynet Communications proposed and deployed a 2 by 2 46” VideoWall solution for Access Bank at the Ikota Shopping Center. This VideoWall is made up of 4 units of the exceptional UD-series LFDs. These LFDs are built to serve for a 24/7 operation period. They are each capable of full HD content display and together produce an Ultra-HD effect in a VideoWall deployment style. This VideoWall is powered by an Intelligent Network module which is capable of running a full blown Windows Operating system. This setup gives the customer the power to display any kind of content in any way they desire. To ensure unique content and playlist management, the solution comes with the renowned MagicInfo player and also allows remote management. This deployment wrapped up everything the Client wanted in a digital signage solution and this propelled them to partner with Proxynet Communications to deploy the same solution in every E-Branch in Nigeria.
Proxynet Communications in partnership with Samsung West Africa provided the needed solution for Access Bank Nigeria Infrastructure Monitoring Team. Proxynet Communications understanding the pains of the client, went ahead to propose, design and deploy a 4 by 2 Matrix 55” LFD VideoWall. This VideoWall is made up of 8 individual LFDs which are configured to display as different screens or as a merged display.
PRTG Network Monitor is the all-in monitoring solution that combines the whole expertise of the network monitoring
company Paessler with a comprehensive set of monitoring features, an easy to use, intuitive interface, and a state-ofthe-
art monitoring engine which is suitable for networks of any size. All with one license: no hidden costs, no add-ons,
no extra efforts! PRTG assures the availability of network components, and measures traffic and usage. It saves costs by
avoiding outages, optimizing connections, saving time, and controlling service level agreements (SLAs).
The Team at Creamer Media needed a way to better manage what network bandwidth users are working with to ensure optimized use of their internet pipe. They also needed a trusted VPN solution that will ensure secure access for clients and partners into their local resources. Proxynet Communications brought to Creamer Media a solution that has evolved from just a Firewall to a full blow Unified Threat Management solution
Having cultivated a culture of excellence and being a technology-driven business, the Client needed a cost effective email solution that works without hassles. Blueseas Maritime also needed a solution that can support a BYOD environment with ease and also make email administration easier.
This project would seem like a tall order for anyone, realizing the client’s high demand for solution ingenuity and extremely high standards, but not to Proxynet Communications. We completely understood what the client needed and went to work designing a premium solution that will exceed expectations. We delivered two units of 75” Touch-enabled LFDs for training and collaboration. One of the LFDs have the ability to allow direct wireless presentation from any device at all; Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry devices. The LFD is equipped with a module running a full blown Windows 7 Professional OS to ensure maximum compatibility with already existing applications and services within the Cathedral.
Project: Deployment of a One hundred and
twenty three (123) units of LFD Screens across KFC Outlets nationwide.
KFC Nigeria wanted to implement the same
digital signage system that is used in KFC outlets internationally. We
came to
the rescue by designing a system which comprised of a number of Signage
LFDs for
each outlet, and then interconnected the outlets to enable us management
the
content from a single portal. The deployment is setup in a way that using
a
number of intermediary content management servers, the existing reliable
network
infrastructure and content synchronization technologies, the content
displayed
on the LFDs are remotely controlled from a single location. This provides
the
customer the ability and flexibility to change any content, on any Digital
Menuboard, in any store, at any time of their choice. With this rollout
KFC now
targets a specific region with a specific product advert in real time.
KFC Ikeja City Mall, Lagos - 46-inches Menuboard
Panels
Client: Mulliner Towers
Project: Deployment of a 3 x 3 46 inches
Video wall Solution
The deployment at Mulliner Towers consist of
the setup and synchronization of nine LFDs to show a single True High
Definition
content. This deployment know as a Videowall, allows the management of
content
over the network as well as locally. The synchronization of content on the
LFDs
was possible with the help of VideoWall processors that blend and adapt
the
properties of each LFD to produce the desired captivating images. The
videowall
can be configured to display a different content per LFD or per segment of
the
segment of the videowall.
Project: Deployment of a centrally managed
3 x 3 Video wall Solution
For the OOPL project, we deploy a screen in
the 3 x 3 matrix formation, allowing us achieve a beautiful 16:9
widescreen
display for the Pavilion/Welcome area of the Library. This project
involves 9
displays each with an intelligent PC module which allows highly scalable
software based content management. Portions of the videowall will display
content on the Library while others may scroll news updates, live TV feeds
and
contents from a whole lot of other different sources. The idea is to
create a
highly informative and semi-interactive display to provide tourists and
visitors
alike information on the Library, Nigerian Culture and so on while they
wait to
proceed on their tour further into the Library.
Client: Ministry of Aviation & Office of the Honourable Minister
Project: Deployment of 3 sites 2 x 2 Video
wall Solution, Ten Units (10) of Single Screens LFD.
We deployed two units of a 2 x 2 VideoWall
together with several individual LFDs in the Offices of the Honorable
Minister
of Aviation, the DG of NAMA, the Director of AIB, the DG of NIMET, and
many
other locations solely for the purpose of streaming live information from
different revenue sources within the Aviation Industry. The videowall was
deployed to connect to a Server which is responsible for the information
feeds.
The deployment was also prepped to allow any individual panel in the
Videowalls
or the individual LFDs to show live TV feeds. A simple click of a button,
immediately changes the experience of the user from one mode to another
allowing
for flexibility. We also employed some highly customized installation
equipment
to enable only to target users view the information displayed on the
LFDs.
2x2 Videowall, Ministry of Aviation, Nigeria.
Client: Diamond Bank
Project: Deployment of a 2 x 2 Video wall
with Integrated Speakers
The challenge here was to setup a 2 x 2
videowall in a boardroom that had no form of support for wall LFD
installation.
We employed with the use of a well-crafted and stylishly-finished premium
LFD
stand. This stand enables us position the VideoWall anywhere in the
boardroom to
the satisfaction of the client. We also integrated the VideoWall to a
ceiling
installed speaker system. The deployment was also configured with dummy
LFD
panels to ensure the active display area of the videowall is at the same
level
with the Boardroom Table. This ensured ergonomically compliant sitting and
viewing positions for participants during meetings.
2x2 Videowall, Diamond Bank, Nigeria
Client: NNPC Data Processing Centre
Project: Deployment of 55 inches 2 x 4
Video wall Solution integrated with Polycom Videoconferencing
Solution.
The challenge at NNPC IDSL was to provide an
immersive display which will fill the entire North End of the Conference
Room
and also seamlessly integrate with the existing Polycom HDX7000
communication
equipment and the High Definition Eagle Eye camera. This was achieved by
setting
up a massive 2 x 4 video wall. This was integrated to the Polycom camera
and
Communication equipment using an intelligent multimedia hub. This system
allows
for smart adaptation and optimization of the picture streamed to the
display.
The experience is outstanding during conference calls.
NNPC IDSL, Eleme Port Harcourt, Videowall Project - 4 By 2
55-inches LFD Videowall
Client: Ecobank Ghana Express Digital Banking
Project: Integration of the Ecobank’s
e-banking platform and Voice Solution for Customer Service Support.
Ecobank Ghana gave us the task of a deploying
a fully certified digital branch which will have the following features:
An interactive information display videowall
A customer care portal that allows remote video support
An interactive customer enquiry, data capture system
We deploy a touch enabled videowall which will display banking information and
marketing content for customers to take advantage of.
This videowall allow users disrupt marketing content to make enquiries right on
the information display screen. The site will also support video calls to Ecobank
Customer care personalities who will provide real-time support in case a potential
or an existing customer needs any form of support. The site also supports touch
enabled surfaces (LFDs) that will allow real time data capture from customers
for different transactions.
Client: House On The Rock - Rock Cathedral
Project: Deployment of LFD Screens with touch interactive options
At the Rock Cathedral we deployed a number of
E-Boards with touch interactive options. This allows for smart trainings, and
completely interactive meeting meetings. The smart boards allows for sharing of
content in real time using the smart share feature of the E-Boards. These
meeting and training materials are made available immediately across Training
Tablets and PCs alike making the experience consistent for all participants and
trainees.
House On The Rock Church, The Rock Cathedral Lekki
Client: Ropeways Transport
Project: Deployment of a 2 x 2 Videowall Solution
Ropeways needed a solution that will allow
them step away from the old boardroom projector model. They also needed whatever
display solution they will get to be compatible with their Apple TV, Voice and
many other Apple Products. We deployed a 2 by 2 videowall solution that just
perfect for their needs.
2 x 2 Videowall, Ropeways Transport
Client: Golden Tulip Hotel
Project: Deployment of Centrally Managed Single Screen
LFD Solutions for Advertisements and Information Display
When Golden Tulip Festac Lagos called us in,
we discovered that just like every customer, they had a unique need. They
required a solution that will replace their meeting boards, notice boards,
flight schedule boards, etc. We responded by designing a solution which captured
everything they wanted and even offered them more. We provided 2 units of
65-inches LFDs positioned in strategic locations in the hotel to display the
desired information. These displays, were installed in portrait orientation to
simulate the banner format to which their content usually conforms. We also
provided the needed infrastructure of the central management of these LFDs. We
went further to design user friendly templates which empowered them to do away
with the old method of displaying information. Lastly, we also provided the
Lobby LFD in a beautifully constructed casing finished with a golden brown
wooden color reflecting the color theme of the hotel lobby.
Single Screen LFD at Golden Tulip Hotel
Client: MTN
Project: Digital Signage Solution
This Project is to deploy Samsung Video Wall Solution at designated areas within the
MTN Nigeria’s head office for the purpose of information display.
Contents of various formats will be displayed on the Video Wall.
These set of networked screens will be centrally controlled from a server.
The following are the highlights of the video wall display solution.
The High Resolution LFD screens which has in-built PC and Network capability with the
specialized software on them is to be inter connected to theeo controleo server, all on the same Local Area Network.
The Video Wall can be split into more than one frame (boxes) and each frame showing different contents as pre-scheduled.
The screens will be installed using wall mounts. The Video Wall will be connected to
the control server where the content to be displayed on the video wall will created, scheduled and sent to the video wall.
These contents shall be of various formats, ranging from Video files, Pictures of various formats,
flash files, Scrolling Texts, Pdf files and Digital Clocks of various countries amongst others.
Client: The Ministry of Defence Abuja
Project: AudioVisual Solution
The venue of this project is a Theatre Hall of 2,000 participants. A proposal was made to deploy both Audio and Visual solutions at the Auditorium to make Presentation and Speech.
It features a 5m wall retractable Screen with a 10,000 lumens ceiling mounted projector. TOA line array speakers for audio production and background music system. 24 ceiling suspended Omni-directional condenser microphones were installed for participants to make speech when required.
Presentation is made from an iPad and Laptop wirelessly unto the projector for display on the screen. The entire system is controlled with an Installed Media Link Controller (MLC) which enables a user to power on and off the projector; which in turns brings down the screen seamlessly. With the Media Link wall controller, sources are selected to be displayed on the screen, while participants can dialogue while seated using the installed ceiling suspended omni-directional microphones. The MLC also controls the audio signal being sent into the speakers either from the Laptop or from the microphones.
Five (5) units of 65 inches screen were installed for extended visual display of contents from presentation to other viewers at different locations. Out of this is a Motorized TV Lift installed on the platform to serve Delegates on the Podium for rear viewing of contents displayed.
All these were integrated with Multichannel amplifiers, receivers, modulators, Media Link switchers which enable a swift switching of sources from one to another; programmed with the Media Link Controller to deliver the solution so required.
Solution Overview
The system amplifier manufactured by TOA (VM-3240VA) is a multifunctional device with audio inputs for background music and extra 3 inputs for audio signals. There are 6 speaker output selectors which will enable an operator zone signals to various floors needing specific information at a particular time.
Signals will be connected into the main unit as audio sources and sent to the speakers in all the zones. It could be from a CD player, iPod, Tuner, pre-recorded music from a PC or iPad. These sources will be installed in the rack at the Central control room.
The system permits a general-purpose broadcast and also an emergency broadcast based on EN60849 Standard which gives pre-recorded voice instructions in an emergency situation. Emergency broadcast can be made from the microphone attached to the system or from the remote microphone RM-200M with active buttons.
The system also features the surveillance function which automatically checks the system for failures and then alert for attention.
Speakers integrated with this system are also manufactured by TOA. It is a wide dispersion flush mount ceiling speakers delivering a well-balanced audio production without treble attenuation (minimal high frequency roll off) over an expanded listening area. It is designed to blend into ceilings with a smooth, low-profile design made with metal "back can" enclosure for the speaker rear.
Ghana
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