Defence Battle Lab Case Study

About the Client

Overview

Situated within Dorset Innovation Park, the Defence Battle Lab is a dynamic centre for innovation, providing flexible spaces for collaboration, events, and development. It brings together the Ministry of Defence (MOD), industry experts, and academia to drive forward cutting-edge defence technologies.

Requirement

Battle Lab required a modern AV solution that could:

  • Support high-impact presentations and collaboration
  • Enable clear, high-resolution visual displays
  • Deliver a scalable digital signage system across the site
  • Facilitate Microsoft Teams collaboration across multiple rooms
  • Provide a future-ready, flexible AV environment

Solution

Akhter delivered a comprehensive AV solution across the facility, combining display technology, digital signage, and collaboration tools.

LED Video Wall

  • Samsung IEA Series – 130” LED display
  • 1.5mm pixel pitch for exceptional clarity
  • Installed in the main conference space for high-impact visuals

Sitewide digital signage system

Akhter implemented a cloud-managed digital signage network:

  • Clevertouch UX PRO2 interactive displays (multiple sizes)
  • Non-interactive commercial displays for information sharing
  • Clevertouch Pico MK5 media players connected to all screens

Key capabilities:

  • Centralised content management via CleverLive cloud platform
  • Multi-zone content display
  • Scheduling by time and date
  • Remote management across multiple locations

Microsoft Teams collaboration

  • Prowise Touchscreen Ten displays across multiple rooms
  • Integrated Poly Studio video/audio bars (Teams-certified)
  • 98” display enhanced with Akhter OPS module (Intel i5, Windows 10, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage)

This setup enables seamless hybrid meetings and collaborative working across the facility.

Professional services and delivery

Akhter’s Professional Services ensured a seamless end-to-end delivery:

  • Detailed site survey and consultancy
  • Full project management and technical design
  • Precision installation and system integration
  • Hands-on training for client teams
  • 3-year support, warranty, and maintenance contract

This ensured long-term reliability and optimal system performance.

Modern three-story building with large windows, black and yellow signage reading BATTLELAB, and parked cars outside.Empty modern classroom with rows of black chairs facing a podium and large screen on the front wall.

Result

The new AV system has transformed the Defence Battle Lab into a highly capable innovation space:

  • Enhanced collaboration across teams and disciplines
  • High-quality visual communication for presentations and events
  • Centralised control of digital signage and content
  • Future-ready infrastructure supporting evolving technology needs
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