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Heartland Video Systems, Inc.

Case Study: Kent State University's Advanced Media Infrastructure Upgrade by HVS

Background

Kent State University sought to upgrade its media infrastructure, focusing on operational efficiency and production quality. The key element was installing a new Ross Video Router.

Challenge

The university needed a swift transition to the new system, minimizing downtime, and required a thorough, competitive vendor selection process due to its state university status.

Solution

HVS was selected for its cost-effectiveness and comprehensive detail. Their plan addressed the project's time-sensitive nature with a professional and efficient approach, ensuring smooth integration with minimal downtime for integration.

Integration and Cabling Work

HVS executed comprehensive integration and cabling work, incorporating the new Ross Video Router into the existing infrastructure. This step required meticulous planning and execution to ensure system compatibility and optimal performance.

Client Feedback

"The primary challenge we faced before engaging with HVS was a critical timeline issue, where we needed to quickly transition from our old routing system to the new one, minimizing downtime. We chose HVS through a competitive bidding process, as a state university, and their proposal stood out not only in terms of cost but also in the level of detail they provided. The HVS team was not only professional and hardworking during the onsite work, but they were also genuinely nice people, which made the process smoother. Throughout the project, from design to integration, and even in post-install support, their responsiveness and expertise have been impressive. The result of their work has significantly increased the flexibility of our system and streamlined our workflows, enhancing our overall operational environment."


Jason Forbes, Director of Broadcast Engineering, College of Communication, and Information. 

Outcome

The project improved system flexibility and streamlined workflows, enhancing media production capabilities.