
Services: | Audio Visual |
Customer: | The Parklangley Club |
Project: | Audio Visual Upgrade & Training Plan |
Location: | West Wickham |
The Challenge
The Sports Centre’s existing AV system was outdated, overly complex, and prone to frequent issues. These challenges significantly disrupted operations in their bar area and complicated staff training. Specific issues included:
- Inability to Change TV Channels: The existing system was malfunctioning, leaving staff unable to change channels on bar TVs.
- Audio Input Limitations: The sound input system was unreliable, often forcing the bar to operate without sound.
- Locked Radio Stations: Staff had no means of switching radio stations, resulting in a monotonous audio experience for patrons.
- Complicated Training: The system required multiple software applications for basic functions, making onboarding new staff unnecessarily challenging and time-consuming.
The Solution
To address these issues, Datawire Ltd. designed and implemented a simplified, user-friendly AV system. Key elements of the solution included:
- Simplified Equipment Replacement: Outdated hardware was replaced with modern, streamlined equipment to ensure reliability and ease of use.
- Centralized Controls: A single interface was installed to manage all AV components, eliminating the need for multiple software applications.
- Staff Training Program: Comprehensive yet straightforward training sessions were conducted to ensure staff could confidently operate the new system.
- Custom Configuration: The new system was tailored to meet the specific needs of the Sports Centre, ensuring smooth operations and easy maintenance.
The Benefits
- Reliability: The new AV system eliminated frequent malfunctions, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
- Ease of Use: Staff can now manage channels, sound inputs, and radio stations effortlessly through a single interface.
- Improved Staff Training: Onboarding new employees is now faster and simpler, thanks to the user-friendly setup.
- Enhanced Customer Experience: Patrons enjoy a seamless audio-visual experience in the bar area, contributing to higher satisfaction.
The Results
Following the implementation, the Sports Centre experienced significant operational improvements:
- Seamless Channel Management: Bar staff can easily switch channels to match customer preferences.
- Improved Sound Control: The ability to switch sound inputs ensures a vibrant atmosphere in the bar.
- Quick Staff Onboarding: Staff training now takes minutes, boosting overall efficiency.
Conclusion
The AV upgrade and training plan delivered by Datawire Ltd. transformed the Sports Centre’s operations. By replacing the complicated system with a simplified, reliable, and user-friendly solution, the bar area now runs smoothly, staff productivity has increased, and customers enjoy a greatly enhanced experience.

“Our system stopped working and we asked Datawire for help, they provided a solution that was better and easier for the staff to use, I could not be happier with the service we received from Datawire.”