The Brief

 The Irish Football Association wanted to enhance their existing boardroom at Windsor Park Stadium, expanding its use for video-conferencing with external customers and staff while improving internal meeting capabilities. The space is used by a wide range of users, so the system needed to be simple, reliable, and easy to control, ideally from a single-seated location. Key requirements included full audio and visual coverage for all seating positions, multiple branded displays in the centre of the room, easy content sharing, Microsoft Teams compatibility, and integration with existing IT policies. Room constraints included fixed seating, a concrete floor, significant glass surfaces with potential to impact video performance, and a layout that prevented the use of a single front-facing camera

The Solution

 A Yealink Microsoft Teams Room system formed the core of the installation, ensuring seamless platform integration. Dual wide-angle QSC cameras were strategically positioned to capture all participants, supported by a Sennheiser ceiling microphone array and QSC DSP for room-wide audio pickup and intelligent speaker tracking. Additional in-ceiling speakers enhanced sound quality without impacting aesthetics. An 86” anti-reflective NEC front display reduced window glare, while four NEC displays arranged in a North–South–East–West configuration ensured clear visibility for all users and achieved the desired branded centrepiece. New underfloor cabling connected the system discreetly, and a CEO-positioned touch panel enabled one-touch meeting control. Wireless sharing solutions allowed flexible content sharing from any seat.

The Impact

 The upgraded boardroom has significantly improved communication for both internal teams and external users. Staff report increased confidence in using the space, noting easier meeting setup, clearer audio and video quality, and a more professional environment for hosting external stakeholders. The multiple displays and full-coverage camera and microphone solution ensure that every participant is clearly seen and heard, removing previous limitations caused by the room’s layout. The addition of intuitive controls and wireless sharing has streamlined collaboration, reducing setup delays and enhancing the overall meeting experience. The room is now heavily utilised across a variety of organisational functions.