BUDGET: Between 5 crore INR and 9.99 crore INR (More than USD672,000 but less than USD1.35 million)
Project Overview
A legislative assembly is the heart of any state in India. The people’s representatives sit here and make all the decisions related to the welfare of the people of that state. This is the institution where the laws are created and administered. This also controls the financial programs of the state, checks misuse of power by the ruling government and many more things. It is always expected that the Assembly runs perfectly during the sessions, and technology plays a vital role in it. Audio, Video, and IT are the core of the legislative assembly. A crystal clear sound quality is what is expected during any discussion, and not a single word should be missed, as each word is vital. Whatever is spoken there is the voice of the people of that state, and hence it should be heard clearly and without any distortion. We offered them a state-of-the-art audio system to run their business in the house. The Audio system is helping them immensely to reproduce, control, and stream audio during any legislative assembly session.
What did the client want to achieve?
The client faced recurring challenges during assembly sessions due to frequent failures in their existing Audio Discussion System, leading to significant disruptions and concerns. These issues raised serious doubts and pressure to find a dependable solution that would eliminate the risk of failure and embarrassment during necessary legislative proceedings. They were in search of a modern, technology-driven system with full failover redundancy and 99.99% uptime to ensure uninterrupted operation. Their expectation was a state-of-the-art conferencing setup that was also user-friendly and reliable. In addition to core functionality, the client required seamless integration with camera tracking and a permanent live streaming capability. A key priority was to implement a system that used minimal, standardised CatX cabling to simplify installation, operation, and future maintenance. The new system needed to address these technical shortcomings while improving reliability and ease of use. By opting for standardised cabling and automation, the client aimed to restore confidence, reduce complexity, and ensure smooth, glitch-free performance in all future assembly sessions.
Scope of work your company was involved in
The scope of the work was to design, supply, implement and maintain the audio discussion system integrated with camera tracking and live streaming. We developed a robust system that incorporates the Televic Discussion System with various components, including a digital signal processor, amplifier speakers, a recording and live streaming device, a digital mixer, a touch control panel for control, automation software, lightweight headphones, and a network switch. Dismantling the existing discussion system and removing the underground wiring was also kept in our scop,e which was the most challenging part of the project. They had several other existing pieces of equipment that we were instructed to utilise and integrate with the new solution to optimise the use of available resources.
What Key Challenges were faced?
Our scope of work includes designing, supplying, implementing and maintaining the audio discussion system integrated with camera tracking and live streaming. The first challenge was to convince the client of the Televic Conferencing System and the technology used by them. They had many embarrassing situations due to the failure of the renowned existing conferencing system in the middle of the sessions, so they were a bit reluctant about the ‘Televic’ products to be used, as this name was new to them. Convincing them about the brand we are offering was our first challenge, and laying new cabling and fixing new units with décor finish was our biggest challenge.
How were those challenges resolved?
We did our best to help the client understand the brand and system performance by explaining the technology, build quality, service support, and sharing references from notable installations. Some components from brands other than ‘Televic’ had previously been installed by us in their organisation. The performance of those systems helped us gain the client’s trust.
The existing discussion system was installed during the legislative assembly’s construction, with concealed wiring and table tops custom-cut for aesthetics. The tables were finished with natural veneer and PU polish. Installing new units in the same space was challenging. We proposed alterations to the cut-out design and offered to finish them with matching polish. The client agreed and supported us with the needed civil and carpentry work.
The assembly floor had high-quality carpet, and we were instructed not to damage it, as it could result in penalties. Our team surveyed the full underground conduit network used for cabling and prepared a suitable plan. This allowed us to install the new system without damaging the décor.
The client fully supported the process, enabling us to complete the installation efficiently.
How has your work helped the client
The phrase that best describes how our work helped the client is “Peace of Mind.” The client wanted a hassle-free solution they could trust, one that wouldn’t cause any further embarrassment. The system was rigorously tested for more than 72 continuous hours before being handed over, yet the client remained a bit nervous. However, once the 5-day assembly session concluded with flawless performance and perfect live streaming, all doubts were dispelled. The system earned appreciation from all honourable members of the assembly, including the ministers and the Honourable Chief Minister. Since handing over the system, two legislative assembly sessions have been conducted without any operational issues. The operators feel very confident using the system, thanks to its simplicity, which is primarily due to the automation integrated throughout the entire AV setup.
What are you most proud of about the project?
For any system integrator, the proudest moment is when the system you offer is appreciated by the client, especially when the project is delivered to one of the highest institutions, bringing a unique level of satisfaction and pride to the organisation. As a system integrator based in North-Eastern India, we have had limited opportunities to work on high-end AV projects and have faced various challenges over time. Since 2020, we have been overcoming these challenges and rendering our services. In the past few years, we have successfully implemented several high-end AV projects; however, this particular project stands out, offering us a different level of satisfaction and pride. It helped us realise our potential in designing and implementing high-end AV systems. Moreover, this project has given us valuable exposure to large conferencing projects, and we are confident it will open many doors for future opportunities.
