Challenge.
Comfone AG, based in Bern, improves communication with all people and things - including within the company itself. After 20 years in a building where the teams were spread over several floors, a fundamental change was needed. Comfone moved to the PostFinance Arena Bern. A move that represented more than just a change of location: A place was to be created on one floor for all employees and guests that would promote open communication and reflect the company‘s vision. The aim was to create a modern working environment that uses technology to improve collaboration and remove barriers between project teams. The aim was to create a standardised, attractive workplace for employees that promotes flexible, creative and productive working - a place where they feel comfortable. The implementation of the latest technologies and detailed planning were essential for this. The requirements ranged from standardised notebooks for everyone to state-of-the-art video conferencing systems and an intuitive, digital room planning system. At the same time, the modern architecture of the PostFinance Arena was to be continued in the new office. To achieve this, Comfone was looking for a partner to take responsibility for all IT matters in the new building.
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With Bechtle, Comfone had already had an IT service provider at its side for some time that was able to realise Comfone‘s idea with a high level of expertise and creative solutions. Bechtle‘s expertise had already proven itself in previous successful joint projects and went far beyond the mere supply of hardware. Bechtle possessed valuable know-how in planning, installation, configuration and training, which contributed significantly to the modernisation of Comfone‘s workstations.
Bechtle took a special approach to selecting the right hardware: on a tour of Switzerland organised by the IT service provider, manufacturers such as HP and Samsung presented all the technologies that are suitable for the modern office. In Bechtle’s showroom, Comfone also experienced the latest solutions in workplace design and conference systems at first hand. Thanks to the interactive tour, the company learnt how the technologies work and was able to make well-founded decisions for its own homogeneous, networked and attractive workstations. The individual components were quickly finalised: Bechtle equipped the meeting rooms uniformly with Samsung displays as interactive whiteboards. Logitech Rally Bars enhance the hybrid video conferences with excellent audio and video quality. The Barco ClickShare wireless conferencing system provides a seamless connection to the Logitech Rally Bar with just one click and enables effortless screen sharing, optimally supporting employees in interactive meetings. With just one click, participants in any room can now dial into a meeting or present something on the Samsung displays in the same way. For room bookings, Bechtle also installed Roomz displays, which provide real-time information about the occupancy of the meeting rooms and can be used completely digitally via Outlook or on the display itself. Bechtle integrated the MagicINFO digital signage system from Samsung for the distribution of information and interactivity with employees. Bechtle also trained Comfone in the operation of the digital signage system. The large signage displays present everything from company news and room information to greetings from guests and important safety instructions.
The result is a dynamic source of information that displays important content openly and transparently for all employees. Comfone wanted to make the workstations in the new office complex as attractive as possible. That’s why all employees were given state-of-the-art HP notebooks that allow them to work independently and efficiently. The HP Elitbooks have fast processors and integrated SIM cards. Together with headsets from Poly, they are perfect for mobile, networked working. Each shared desk also has a 40-inch HP Z40c G3 4K UHD curved monitor with an integrated docking station and plenty of space to work. Bechtle seamlessly integrated all of the devices selected by Comfone into the new office during the remodelling work to ensure a smooth transition to the new working environment.
Chapeau to the entire Bechtle team - what an impressive achievement! Our expectations were exceeded time and time again: The well thought-out road trip through Switzerland to the manufacturers, the demo devices and, above all, the professionally prepared presentation of the meeting room technologies were simply top-notch. Bechtle was able to answer every question precisely. After the installation, the team visited us in person to see the system in action - over a coffee and during operation. Such commitment is rare.
The new workplace concept fulfils all the requirements of Comfone employees and enables them to work flexibly and efficiently. Thanks to the standardised solution in the meeting rooms, physical and hybrid meetings can be held with the best image and sound quality. ROOMZ’s room labelling and sensors also allow the rooms to be optimally booked and used. The digital signage displays represent an additional communication channel through which all target groups within the Comfone premises can be reached with information.