BUDGET: 11 crore INR and above (USD1.48 million and above)
PROJECT OVERVIEW
In January 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Boeing’s India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) in Bengaluru. Sigma AVIT integrated advanced AV technology into this 43-acre campus, Boeing’s largest investment outside the USA, enhancing visitor and employee experiences.
Inaugurated by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jan 2024, this project – Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) in Bengaluru – is a 43-acre sprawling campus and Boeing’s largest investment outside the USA. Sigma AVIT took pride in integrating advanced AV technology in this unique project by Boeing. It takes the visitors through an experiential journey through how Boeing has gone through decades and what it scales and strives for year after year.
The experiential journey begins in the Reception Area, which sports a 108” Planar LED wall tuned to a Crestron touch panel for vivid content, setting an engaging entry tone.
EXPERIENCE CENTRE: Divided into seven sections:
The quintessence of BIETC, this space embodies and displays Brand Boeing in as subtle as it is engaging via sophisticated but simplified AV- in seven distinguished areas:
1. Interactive Presentation Area: 110” Planner interactive display, Genlec speakers, and flight radar application.
2. Immersive Video Wall Curved: 153” curved Planner video wall with Genlec speakers and Cyviz touch panel.
3. Interactive Touch Panels: 55” Planner touch screens, Sennheiser earphones, and client PCs.
4. Induction Area: 297” curved LED wall with 7.1 BIAMP audio system and Cyviz touch panel.
5. Floor Projection Mapping: 3D holographic simulations with Optoma projectors and Biamp audio.
6. 3D Mapping Wall: Motion-sensing BenQ projectors, Genlec audio, and 3D glasses.
7. Interactive Content Sharing: 110” MTC interactive display with T1V system and Cisco VC setup.
While the project involves a wide spectrum of AV brands, it stands out as India’s first large-scale demonstration of competence for Norwegian collaboration solutions major CYVIZ.
MEETING AND COLLABORATION SPACES:
Innovation Room: Two 110” MTV displays with T1V.
Standard Boardrooms: Two 98” displays with Crestron integration.
Huddle Spaces: Two 55” displays.
Executive Meeting Room: 170” video wall with Cyviz integration, Shure microphones, and JBL speakers
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TRAINING & LEARNING AREAS:
Interactive AV setups.
HEALTH & WELLNESS AREAS:
Ambient audio and digital displays.
Sigma AVIT’s AV integration has transformed BIETC, enhancing communication, collaboration, and learning, creating a dynamic and engaging environment.
WHAT DID THE CLIENT WANT TO ACHIEVE?
The client wanted to create a very experiential environment via cutting-edge technology that would enhance both visitor and employee experiences. They wanted a technologically advanced, interactive space that showcased their latest innovations and fostered collaboration, learning, and engagement. Specifically, they sought:
Welcoming and Engaging Spaces: A vibrant reception area and induction zones to create a positive first impression and inspire new employees.
Interactive and Immersive Experience Center: This centre has multiple sections with advanced displays and interactive technologies that make complex information accessible and exciting.
Enhanced Meeting and Collaboration Spaces: State-of-the-art boardrooms, huddle spaces, and innovation rooms equipped with interactive AV tools to support seamless collaboration and productive meetings.
Effective Training and Learning Areas: Interactive training rooms and a learning centre to facilitate continuous professional development.
Promoted Health and Well-being: Wellness areas, including a yoga room and gym, with calming and motivating AV setups to support employee well-being.
Overall, the client wanted to transform the BIETC campus into a dynamic, engaging environment that promotes innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning through advanced AV technology.
SCOPE OF WORK YOUR COMPANY WAS INVOLVED IN
Sigma AVIT undertook an extensive project to enhance the BIETC with advanced AV deployment. Our work involved designing, integrating, and deploying diverse AV solutions across various campus areas to “create” user experiences, facilitate collaboration, and learn.
In the reception area, we installed a 108” LED wall with a Crestron touch panel for an engaging welcome. The Experience Centre featured multiple zones, including interactive displays, a curved video wall, touch screens, and 3D holographic simulations, all equipped with top-tier audio systems. Meeting spaces like the Innovation Room, boardrooms, huddle spaces, and an executive meeting room were outfitted with high-definition displays and interactive tools for seamless collaboration. Training areas were designed with interactive AV setups to facilitate effective learning, while health and wellness areas, including yoga and gym spaces, were enhanced with ambient audio and digital displays. Our comprehensive AV integration transformed the BIETC campus into what exactly the client intended: a dynamic, engaging environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and well-being.
WHAT KEY CHALLENGES WERE FACED?
Firstly, coordinating the installation of the vast array of AV solutions from diverse vendors within a tight timeline was demanding. The need to seamlessly integrate multiple complex systems, including interactive displays, curved video walls, and 3D holographic simulations, required meticulous planning and precise execution. Yet within the stipulated timeline, the fact that it was slated for the Prime Minister’s inauguration made it practically Prime for perfect execution.
Ensuring that the technology was user-friendly and intuitive for both employees and visitors was crucial, necessitating thorough testing and adjustments. Working within the architectural constraints of the existing infrastructure posed another challenge, as it required custom solutions to fit AV equipment without compromising the centre’s design aesthetic.
Maintaining uninterrupted progress while aligning with Boeing’s high standards for security and operational protocols added to the complexity. Furthermore, achieving flawless synchronization between various AV components to provide a seamless experience was a technical challenge that required innovative problem-solving.
Despite these hurdles, Sigma AVIT successfully delivered a state-of-the-art AV environment as intended by the client.
HOW WERE THOSE CHALLENGES RESOLVED?
We addressed the challenges through a combination of meticulous planning, innovative solutions, and close collaboration with all stakeholders.
To manage the tight timeline, we developed a detailed project schedule and coordinated closely with Boeing’s team, ensuring that every phase of installation was executed efficiently. Regular progress reviews and agile adjustments allowed us to stay on track.
For the integration of complex AV systems, we employed advanced design tools and conducted extensive pre-installation testing. This ensured the compatibility and smooth functionality of interactive displays, curved video walls, and 3D holographic simulations.
We conducted multiple user experience (UX) testing sessions to make the technology user-friendly, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments. We also provided comprehensive training sessions to Boeing employees to familiarize them with the new systems.
Addressing architectural constraints, our engineers designed custom mounts and enclosures for the AV equipment, ensuring seamless integration without disrupting the centre’s existing design aesthetic.
We adhered to Boeing’s stringent security and operational protocols by working closely with their security team. This ensured that all installations met their high standards without compromising on the timeline.
The challenge of synchronizing various AV components was tackled through advanced programming and configuration, ensuring that all systems worked in harmony. We also implemented robust testing and troubleshooting processes to identify and resolve any issues promptly.
HOW HAS YOUR WORK HELPED THE CLIENT?
Enhanced Engagement: Interactive displays, immersive video walls, and holographic simulations in the Experience Centre make complex information simple and engaging.
Improved Collaboration: Meeting rooms and collaboration spaces with high-definition displays and interactive tools facilitate seamless communication and decision-making.
Effective Training: Interactive AV setups in training areas provide advanced learning tools, leading to more effective training sessions.
Employee Well-being: Wellness areas, enhanced with ambient audio and digital displays, create a calming and motivating environment, promoting employee health and well-being.
Inspiring Induction: The impressive induction area, with its large LED wall and high-quality audio, makes new employee orientations more inspiring and impactful.
Overall, Sigma AVIT’s integration of advanced AV technology has fostered a culture of innovation and collaboration at BIETC, aligning with Boeing’s goals of creating a high-tech, engaging, and productive workspace.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF ABOUT THE PROJECT?
Given the brand and scale, the whole project is prideful; however, the Experience Centre, which stands as a testament to our expertise in integrating advanced AV technology, is particularly special to us. Featuring interactive displays, immersive video walls, and 3D holographic simulations, it showcases Boeing’s innovations in an engaging and accessible manner.
The project’s highlight was the inauguration by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in January 2024, underscoring its national significance. This high-profile event emphasized the impact and importance of our work in creating a dynamic environment that enhances visitor and employee experiences. Our ability to deliver a cutting-edge, collaborative, and inspiring space within Boeing’s largest investment outside the USA reaffirms our commitment to excellence and innovation.
