Case Study: Nigeria National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja revamps its main auditorium with TecPodium Interactive Lecterns

Established in 1992, The National Defence College (NDC) is the highest military institution for the training of senior military officers in Nigeria. It is the apex military training institution for the Nigerian Armed Forces, and a Center of Excellence for peace support operations training at the strategic level in West Africa.

Tecom Electronics has recently supplied TecPodium Interactive Lecterns to the NDC main auditorium.

TecPodium Interactive Lecterns installed on both sides of the main auditorium at the National Defence College in Nigeria

The AV integrator, Hewelt Systems, choose to deploy two TecPodium Interactive TPI-12W podiums. The Interactive Lectern provides a world class connectivity with other appliances in the hall.

Sporting a modern look and an easy-of-use push-buttons, user friendly interface, the TecPodium Interactive was chosen for its smart capabilities, helping presenters focus on their materials. TecPodium Interactive unique design allows seamless transition of presentation sources – from PC to laptops, document cameras and more.

TecPodium Lecterns - ease of use and simplicity in AV control

The AV Integrator installed a 4.5 x 3 m LED screen with a high brightness projector and motorized screen as a backup. This was to provide a professional display solution for such a large audience with an immersive viewing experience. The control room was fitted with video mixer switchers to take and switch multiple audio and video inputs.

In both sides of the auditorium, two fully equipped TecPodium Interactive lecterns (TPI-12W) were installed with multi-touch capabilities serving as the brainbox for presentations and lecturers.

Idongesit Inyang, Hewelt Systems Limited CEO: “The College lecture theatre is the flagship project in the military establishment in Nigeria in recent time. It is the largest and one of the main halls the College has to offer, therefore, it was important to demand an AV solution that would address modern presentation needs with superior technology that guarantees security and flexibility to a high-profile client like this.”

Efrat Elitzur, Tecom Electronics Account Executive: “We are glad to see the use of our Interactive Lecterns by another worldwide governmental institution as Tecom puts the client satisfaction as top priority.”

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