AV Network Planning & Implementation Services
Get Your AV and IT Infrastructure Working Together
Reliable workplace technology starts with the right network foundations. Display Manager helps businesses plan and coordinate the network requirements for their AV installations, ensuring infrastructure, connectivity and configuration are considered before installation begins.
Working alongside your IT team, we identify the requirements needed to integrate meeting room technology, video conferencing, digital signage and other connected AV systems with your existing network.
The result is a more coordinated installation, fewer unexpected issues and a network environment designed to support reliable workplace technology.
Planning an AV installation or workplace technology upgrade? We can help you establish the network requirements from the outset.
Plan Ahead. Avoid Delays. Deliver with Confidence.
Network requirements are often dependent on the AV equipment being installed, the existing IT environment and the client's security policies. Addressing these requirements early helps avoid last-minute changes, installation delays and unexpected infrastructure costs.
Our AV network planning and implementation service helps you:
Identify requirements early – establish the connectivity, infrastructure and configuration needed before installation.
Reduce project delays – coordinate network readiness with AV installation schedules and other project dependencies
Avoid unnecessary costs – identify additional switches, cabling or infrastructure requirements before they affect the project budget.
Simplify IT coordination – provide clear network requirements for discussion and approval with your IT team
Support reliable integration – ensure network dependencies are considered as part of the wider AV system design
Prepare for ongoing support – document relevant network and system information for future troubleshooting and proactive maintenance.
AV Network Planning & Implementation Services
We work with your project team to establish the network requirements, coordinate implementation and ensure the necessary checks are completed before handover.
AV Network Requirements & Infrastructure Planning
We review the proposed AV system and identify the network infrastructure required to support it. This helps establish what can be accommodated by the existing environment and where additional infrastructure or configuration may be needed.
Network Switch Specification
We identify suitable network switch requirements based on the proposed equipment and project scope, helping ensure appropriate connectivity and capacity are considered before procurement and installation.
Network Configuration Coordination
We document the network configuration requirements associated with the AV system and coordinate these with your IT team. Depending on the project, this may include VLAN assignments, IP addressing, multicast and Quality of Service (QoS) requirements.
AV and IT Integration
We coordinate the technical dependencies between AV equipment and your existing IT environment, helping establish clear responsibilities for network access, configuration, approvals and implementation.
Network Readiness Checks
Before installation and commissioning, we help verify that the agreed network requirements have been addressed and that the infrastructure is ready to support the planned AV systems.
Documentation & Handover
We provide relevant project documentation to support the completed installation, including agreed network requirements and system information within the scope of work. This gives your IT and support teams a clearer reference for future operation and maintenance.
Working with Your IT Team
Successful AV integration requires collaboration between AV specialists and the people responsible for managing your network.
We work alongside your IT department, network administrators, consultants and other contractors to coordinate requirements and agree the necessary implementation arrangements.
This includes:
- Defining AV-related network requirements and dependencies.
- Identifying responsibilities for network hardware, configuration and access.
- Coordinating network changes with the relevant IT stakeholders.
- Aligning infrastructure readiness with installation milestones.
- Confirming outstanding requirements before commissioning and handover.
Network changes are agreed with the appropriate IT stakeholders and carried out in line with the client's policies and agreed project responsibilities.
Our Approach: From Planning to Handover
Establish Requirements
Review the proposed AV systems, project scope, existing infrastructure and client IT requirements.
Define the Network Requirements
Identify the required connectivity, infrastructure, switch specifications and configuration dependencies.
Coordinate with IT
Agree responsibilities, implementation requirements, access and any necessary network changes with the relevant stakeholders.
Check Readiness & Integrate
Confirm that agreed requirements are in place and coordinate network integration with AV installation and commissioning.
Document & Handover
Provide relevant documentation to support the completed installation and ongoing proactive monitoring and technical support.
Supporting Your Technology Beyond Installation
Network planning should also consider how workplace technology will be maintained after handover.
Where appropriate, we consider the connectivity and device requirements needed to support remote diagnostics and proactive monitoring through AV Intellicore, Display Manager's workplace technology monitoring and support platform.
This helps connect project delivery with ongoing support, giving clients a clearer path from initial installation to the long-term management of their technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is network planning important for an AV installation?
AV systems may require specific network connectivity, infrastructure and configuration. Identifying these requirements early helps reduce installation delays, avoid unexpected costs and support reliable integration with existing IT systems.
Do you work with our existing IT department?
Yes. We coordinate AV-related network requirements with your IT team, helping agree the infrastructure, configuration, access and responsibilities needed for the project.
Do you configure the client's network?
The scope depends on the project and the client's IT arrangements. We can define AV-related configuration requirements and coordinate implementation with the appropriate network administrators. Any network changes are agreed with the client and carried out in line with the agreed responsibilities.
Can you help specify network switches for AV systems?
Yes. We can establish network switch requirements based on the proposed AV equipment and project scope, helping ensure connectivity and capacity are considered before installation.
Is AV network planning required for AV over IP?
AV over IP projects have specific network requirements that need to be considered during design and planning. We coordinate these requirements as part of the wider AV project to help ensure the infrastructure is suitable for the proposed system.
For more information, explore our AV over IP solutions.
Get Your AV Network Requirements Right from the Start
Give your next workplace technology project a stronger foundation with coordinated AV network planning and implementation.
Whether you're upgrading meeting rooms, introducing AV over IP or delivering a multi-site AV installation, Display Manager can help you plan the network requirements and coordinate integration with your IT environment.