Panasonic laser/LED projection takes over Kingston University classrooms

With four campuses and more than 20.000 students in their classrooms, This English higher education institution has invested in the installation of 170 projectors with laser/LED technology from this manufacturer, in a project awarded to GV Multi-media.

The Kingston University, located in one of the historic areas of London, en Kingston upon Thames, It is a century-old educational institution, that combines with a modern and technological environment and a rich cultural heritage. Structured in four campuses: Penrhyn Road; Kingston Hill, Knights Park y Roehampton Vale, whose faculties are attended by more than 20.000 students.

One of the latest projects he is carrying out, with an investment of 30 million pounds (more than 39 million euros), is the transformation of your IT infrastructure to ensure that your students enjoy a world-class learning environment.

Along with the deployment of 3.500 high-speed Wi-Fi access points and 2.500 new computers, have been installed 170 projectors with laser/LED technology Panasonic, according to the project awarded to the specialist GV Multi-media, responsible for its installation and execution, which represents the largest deployment of projectors from this manufacturer in the higher education sector throughout Europe, according to the data provided.

Panasonic model PTRZ370 projectors have been installed in 119 classrooms and seminar rooms throughout Kingston University. This system, of 3.500 lumens and part of the company's Solid Shine range offers high levels of reliability and long-lasting brightness thanks to a combined laser/LED light source, with some 20.000 hours of operation, no need to replace lamp or filter.

Simon Harrison, Kingston University Acting Vice-Chancellor for Operations, explains the development of this project, in which “we had a wide range of different technologies to choose from, such as lamp or laser projectors. Given the large number of rooms and with different requirements, “We wanted something homogeneous that would help us in terms of technical assistance”.

GV Multi-media, together with several projector suppliers, “they helped us evaluate a set of projection products and technologies. Finally, We decided on Panasonic and laser/LED projection, offering an excellent return on investment, fantastic images and great reliability”, adds Simon Harrison.

Among the numerous factors that were taken into account when choosing the projectors and their technology, This person from Kingston University highlights “the brilliance, the quality of the images, maintenance and return on investment, and Panasonic won by far”.

One of the challenges of this project was delivery on time., before the academic year started. As Kristian Cutting explains, commercial director of GV Multi-media, “we had to deploy and install 170 projectors across four campuses in a very short space of time. We had about four weeks before the course started, “a very tight deadline”.

Months after being operational and on time, Simon Harrison emphasizes that “teachers are delighted. Projectors start quickly, which allows them to project the materials practically immediately and, besides, projection quality is excellent. Students use projectors a lot, They love the quality of the images and the additional details they can convey, which improves your presentations”. Besides, The change to laser/LED technology has highlighted the commitment of this institution to reducing carbon emissions.

From Panasonic, in the words of the commercial director of projectors in the United Kingdom, Holly Anschutz, “This is the largest order for PT-RZ370 projectors within the higher education sector in Europe and reinforces our position as a supplier of AV products. The work of GV Multi-media has been essential for this project to come to fruition, as a trusted partner to both Panasonic and Kingston University”.

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