Corning creates a collaborative and connected environment with Crestron technology

To respond to the requirements at the headquarters of Corning Optical Communications has installed a solid AV platform based on Crestron, that handles all content distribution and video conferencing needs.

The solutions of Crestron of helped a Corning Optical Communications drive a more connected workplace, that will be able to grow along with the changing needs of the division in the coming years. With a future-ready network and technology solutions that make meetings easier, has designed a space that adapts to employees.

Corning is a Fortune listed company 500 with a track record of 168 years. He has combined his experience in glass science, of ceramics and optical physics with deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop life-changing innovations.

How Corning's business continues to grow, Optical Communications has become the largest division of the company, providing a wide range of end-to-end fiber and wireless solutions for communications networks.

Recently, Corning has moved this optical communications division to its headquarters in Charlotte (North Carolina). In the new facilities of 54.864 square meters, I wanted to implement a wireless approach with 1.100 network drops above the ceiling to create a clean design throughout the building. Besides, They wanted to design an audiovisual infrastructure that would improve the work experience of employees and complement the modern architecture of the building..

To respond to these requirements, a solid AV platform based on Crestron technology has been installed.. This handles all content distribution and video conferencing needs at the Corning Optical Communications headquarters..

The technology DM NVX AV-over-IP was the solution chosen for its ability to adapt to a fiber architecture and be able to connect directly to the Corning network. More than 170 DM NVX units throughout the Corning office direct content distribution to the digital signage platform, conference room screens and a video matrix.

Con DM NVX, Corning executives can walk into any room and use the video matrix to broadcast content to the rest of the building.

“DM NVX has provided us with a solution that works for this generation and future ones, without having to put another cable back into the building”, says Robert Basile, Senior Solutions architect at Corning Optical Communications.

Collaborative environment with Flex UC and AirMedia

To create a highly collaborative work environment, Corning deployed the solutions Crestron Flex UC and wireless presentation technology AirMedia 2.0.

Con 100 AirMedia locations, Employees can connect and present wirelessly with ease. “Crestron AirMedia has transformed the way employees interact with technology during meetings”, Basile clarifies. “I have yet to see any employees physically connect to a system. Everyone connects to IPs “.

Meetings between different Corning teams can take place within the same building, but in two different rooms. For this, It was important to have a reliable system that could tie it all together, for both internal and external video conferences. The unique shape of the Crestron desktop conferencing device Mercury she is attractive and discreet, which made it perfect for placing on conference room tables.

There are more than 60 touch screens Crestron TSW located inside the meeting rooms throughout the building. An intuitive user interface makes media control and meeting scheduling easy to use.

Touch screens are mounted on the wall, creating an infrastructure that fits the office design. Crestron's room programming rollout includes 70 touch screens that allow employees to locate available meeting rooms and reserve them on the spot.