Transforming campus communication with *astTECS IP PA System at UAE International School

Here we talk about the successful implementation of the *astTECS IP PA system & speakers in an international school in the UAE. With modernisation becoming more and more essential for educational institutions, this case study demonstrates how improving communication infrastructure may substantially influence campus operations and safety.

IP PA System: What is it? and what does it do?

IP PA system is an IP (Internet Protocol) based public announcement/address system that allows voice announcements using IP devices such as IP phones, softphones, etc. from one location.

The school premises are set up into zones, with several speakers in each zone. Every zone has a unique address, and based on the needs of the organisation, the zones may overlap entirely or in part.

The system is used for broadcasting background music, scheduling announcements, emergency alerts, and a lot more applications, depending on the school’s needs.

Customer Challenges:

The school now uses conventional PA systems, and according to UAE rules, educational establishments must be renovated to meet the standards. Their current system had several challenges, including the fact that it was an analog system that was over a decade old. As a result, the institute needed to upgrade its current systems to improve superior communication, announcements, and national anthems/music played within the institute. The school management was willing to upgrade and is looking for an opportunity to learn about advanced solutions. Our Dubai local team visited the institute and presented our solution to the customer, who was eager to learn more and sign up for the project.

Solution offered by the *astTECS Team:

Installation of *astPA 100 a premise-based solution which supports upto 200 users and nearly 150 speakers that include ceiling speakers, wall-mount speakers and horn speakers. *astTECS technical team engaged closely with onsite staff to provide a personalised solution that satisfied the school’s requirements.

Results:

After the deployment, the institute experienced significant improvements in communication efficacy and time to respond. Clearer announcements, effortless audio integration, and increased user satisfaction contributed to a safer and more efficient campus environment. The rollout also resulted in cost savings and better operational efficiency, emphasising the value of modernising communication infrastructure.

Key features and benefits of the *astTECS IP-BASED PA System:

• Power over Ethernet (PoE):
  Eliminates the need for additional power cabling. Speakers up to 15 watts can be powered directly through Ethernet, significantly reducing installation costs and complexity.
  
• Flexible zone creation:
  The *astTECS PA management software enables rapid zone configuration – within a minute. While zone creation is also a feature of analog systems, our IP-based solution uniquely allows each speaker to connect to multiple zones. This flexibility enables system administrators to customize speaker-zone groupings with ease and in no time without requiring any additional support.
• Timetable scheduler:
  The IP-based PA system has modules specifically designed for the education industry. One such being the timetable module. The Module automates bell schedules for different classes according to the school timetable. Administrators can also easily activate or deactivate scheduled bells as needed. They can also schedule additional information to be played such as the upcoming subject name or other information to improve communication.

• Announcements from anywhere:
  To increase the system’s flexibility, school administration, including the principal, can make announcements straight from their offices at the push of a button.

• Remote management of the speakers:
  By utilizing our web-based graphical user interface (GUI), administrators can remotely operate speakers, which enables them to manage speaker volume, initiate announcements, and perform a variety of other duties.

Conclusion:

After successfully deploying *astTECS IP PA System & Speakers at the international school in Dubai, it demonstrates the revolutionary power of modernising communication infrastructure. The school was able to improve campus communication, safety, and general effectiveness by addressing all of the primary challenges that were caused by antiquated technology and incorporating modern solutions provided by *astTECS and deploying them. The purpose of this case study is to emphasize the crucial necessity for educational institutions to invest in modern technological breakthroughs in order to handle their increasing requirements and create an atmosphere that is optimal for both students and faculty.