When it comes to Audio Visual (AV) and videoconferencing installation CCOMM are one of the UK’s foremost specialists, having completed installations for some of the world’s leading companies (Shell, BP, Ford, 20th Centruy Fox and KPMG to name but a few) and for almost twenty years across the globe. However, if you haven’t thought about hiring AV and VC Installation specialists in the past then it is about time you started.

- The performance of the technology currently available is now of such a high standard that you will not be disappointed – and with bandwidth becoming less and less of an issue high definition video and audio quality is now a reality.
- Whilst performance levels of the products have improved greatly, the costs have gone down. There is a very competitive market with a wide range of products available – this has led to a reduction in costs and now any business, small or large, can afford it.
- Potential for Return On Investment (ROI) – especially with videoconferencing and digital signage all companies should see the products start to generate cost savings and start helping you to make a profit. A good digital signage solution can attractive visitors and inform them of special offers increasing revenue and videoconferencing can make huge budget savings by cutting out flights, expenses and saving time.
- Work place productivity should also increase greatly with the addition of new technology and a professional AV installation. Whether it be presentation screens, a videoconferencing system, improved microphones and speakers or simply a new smart whiteboard the collaborative working environment should greatly improve.
- Finally at CCOMM we only employee the best engineers – so when we undertake a project with you, you can rest assured that fully qualified technicians and engineers are providing you with a great installation.

Reduced Travel Costs
In a globalised business world and with the cost of travel getting more and more expensive and less and less glamorous there is now no longer the need to spend hours on a flight at a huge cost. Meetings can be made from the comfort of your own office and at high definition standard – it really is as if other participants are sat just across the table from you.

Corporate Social Responsibility
The carbon emissions saved by not travelling makes videoconferencing a near perfect “green technology.” With an emphasis on businesses to be responsible for their environmental actions an investment in VC can go a long way.

Gain A Competitive Advantage
With competition between companies at an all time high why not steal an advantage over your rivals by increasing productivity by creating a collaborative working environment. Also cost savings made through VC can be spent in other areas of the company.

More Efficient Hiring, Firing & Training!
The hiring process can be very lengthy and costly, especially when candidates are located in different cities. With video interviews time and money can be saved and also recorded and reviewed. Training sessions can also benefit through video as more people can join the session from the comfort of their own desk.

Increased Productivity
Use video technology to bring employees together wherever they are located. Research shows the participant involvement is 80% higher over video compared to audio.

When it comes to Return on Investment (RoI) it of course is dependent on the nature of the business and the adoption of videoconferencing and Telepresence equipment. If have have a look at vpod solutions model for RoI we can see that the argument is extremely compelling.

Figures

In order to calculate an accurate RoI (Return on Investment) for the purchase of a v3 unipod, usage data from the 8 pods was gathered over a typical month period, June 2008.
When reviewing the data, an assumption has been made that only 1 in 4 meetings has saved one person from travelling.

Data

Total calls for 8 v3 unipods
= 1204
Average calls per pod per month
= 150
Assuming 1 in 4 meetings saves 1 person from travel, total no. of travel savings
= 37
Example of an average cost for same day or overnight travel in Europe
= £800
Total travel cost saving
= £29,600

Results

Return on investment (ROI) per v3 unipod in months
= 1.7 months
CO2 reduction per v3 unipod
= 9 Tonnes
Travel time saved (calculated @ 8 hours per trip)
= 296 hours (37 working days)

On this very achievable model we can see that the pay back is under two months! Making the argument for installing a Telepresence or videoconferencing system even more attractive.

Chris Gibson commented today that: “Based on its experienced, vibrant and highcalibre team, ambitious yet realistic views and depth of expertise, together with an already strong customer base, CCOMM is firmly established as a leading technology solutions provider. Looking to the future with the breadth of the CCOMM product and service portfolio and range of targets, we are now in a very strong position to offer a wide range of services to our customers in the Oil & Gas sector.”

Building on CCOMM’s existing comprehensive service and solution offerings, Chris will focus on identifying core customers and partners to develop relationships with and work with to create solutions that are tailored to each customer’s requirements and budgets. This continues CCOMM firmly-held tradition that successful customer relationships stem from an in-depth understanding of business problems rather than
a technology-led approach.

With experience in a business development role spanning more decades, Chris has been involved in numerous high value projects with a variety of large-scale companies predominately in Aberdeen, the Middle East and Far East Regions. During his career Chris has demonstrated a wide range of technical and commercial skills that has led to revenue growth for both clients and employers alike.

Chris will join existing team of members Paul Cooke and Lloyd Hughes in the management team here in Aberdeen. Bringing together a solid structure covering all commercial and technical areas.

Mike Entwistle, Managing Director of CCOMM stated: “The skills and knowledge Chris brings will significantly contribute to CCOMM in the long term. Through his addition we are sure of more success as we are able to realise our aims of expanding our existing customer base as well as establishing new relationships in the market.”