GSK Argentina: Modernizing Collaboration Across Key Offices with Cisco Room Solutions

Technology Used

Legacy System Replaced:

Existing video conferencing hardware and legacy codecs no longer compliant with updated Cisco collaboration standards.

New Deployment:

• Cisco Room Bar Kits (with Cisco Table Navigator)
• Cisco Codec EQ systems
• Samsung 55” displays
• Extron USB-C and HDMI cabling (7.6m – 10m lengths)
• Chief Medium Wall Mounts
• Cisco Navigator touch controllers (wall and table-mounted)
  Networked power and data integration compliant with GSK–Cisco Standards 2025

Additional Infrastructure:

• Structured cabling with CAT5e
• Connectrac or Legrand Wiremold over-floor raceways for rooms without floor boxes
• Surge-protected power strips behind displays
• Integration following EOS-GSK Standards CAD Pack and Cisco 2025 AV standards
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Description of the Project:

This project focused on standardizing GSK’s meeting room infrastructure in Argentina to align with Cisco’s 2025 collaboration standards and GSK’s global AV modernization strategy.

The upgrade involved the removal of outdated video conferencing systems and the installation of Cisco Room Bar Kits and Cisco Codec EQ units across six key rooms, ensuring consistent performance and reliability.

Each deployment adhered to the EOS-GSK Standards CAD Pack, maintaining uniform mounting heights, cable pathways, and user interfaces. Presentation connectivity was simplified via USB-C and HDMI inputs integrated directly into table cable cubbies.

The Mar del Plata site additionally received a Codec EQ upgrade, decommissioning existing Cisco TC10 devices in favor of the new Cisco Navigator interface.

Pre-Visit Activities:

Coordination with GSK’s internal procurement and AV project management teams
Site verification and scope confirmation by EOS engineers
Infrastructure planning for power and data connections
Logistics for staging, asset management, and site delivery

Install Visit (Summer 2025):

Installation was conducted during the summer months to minimize disruption to daily operations.

Activities included:

• Removal and secure storage of legacy VC hardware
• Mounting of new Samsung 55” displays and Cisco Room Bar Kits
• Connection of power, data, and presentation cabling
• Integration of Cisco Table Navigators and Codecs with existing AV control systems
• Implementation of Connectrac over-floor raceways where needed
• Testing and commissioning according to GSK’s Audio-Visual Project Manager (AVPM) approval process

Key Outcomes:

• Standardized Cisco Meeting Experience: Consistent user interface and control across all Argentine offices
• Enhanced Audio & Visual Quality: Improved clarity for both local and remote participants
• Simplified Connectivity: Plug-and-play presentation via USB-C and HDMI
• Optimized Room Design: Power and data management fully integrated behind displays and under tables
• Future-Proof Infrastructure: Fully compliant with Cisco Standards 2025, allowing seamless upgrades and software compatibility

Project Significance:

This project highlights We Install IT bility to deliver enterprise-grade AV modernization across multinational corporate environments.

By aligning with GSK’s global standards and Cisco’s latest collaboration technologies, the deployment ensures long-term reliability, scalability, and consistent user experience for teams across Argentina.