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Global Technology Solutions Provider AVI-SPL Opens Customer Experience Centre in Tallaght

AVI-SPL, the leading global provider of technology solutions that transform how people and technology connect, today unveiled its new Customer Experience Centre in Tallaght, Dublin. This latest investment reflects AVI-SPL’s long-term commitment to Ireland, where over €6.2 million has been invested since entering the Irish market. 

AVI-SPL is a modern workplace system integration company operating in over 70 offices globally and partnering with 86% of the Fortune 100 listed companies. It offers end-to-end design, deployment, and managed services of AV, UC and collaboration technology across all sectors including finance, professional services, technology and pharmaceutical. AVI-SPL were also behind the installation of the Dublin Portal livestream project in the city centre. 

The company entered the Irish market in 2022 with the acquisition of Irish-based AV integrator, Sonics AVI and has since tripled its headcount here as it continues to grow. Within Ireland alone, AVI-SPL customers range from local enterprises to global blue-chips with presence in-county, such as LinkedIn and Workhuman. 

At the launch, Thomas Stone, President of South Dublin Chamber of Commerce said: “I am thrilled a global technology leader like AVI-SPL is staying and continuing to invest in Tallaght. The opening of this world-class Customer Experience Centre today is a powerful endorsement of South Dublin as a dynamic hub for innovation and enterprise. By bringing cutting-edge solutions and expertise, this investment not only elevates our local economy but also creates new opportunities for collaboration and growth across the wider business landscape.”  

 

Mike Kellaway, Managing Director, UK & Ireland, AVI-SPL said: “Our investment in Ireland reflects the huge potential we see here. The new experience centre allows our teams to deliver best global practices right here in Ireland, offering our clients a hands-on look at the next generation of workplace technology – enabling our clients to reduce complexity and boost collaboration ROI.” 

“Our growth projections reflect the rapidly increasing demand for top-tier office space and reduction in commercial premises vacancies in Ireland. Through our experience with the biggest brands globally, we can accelerate businesses to the next phase of their growth journeys.” 

Colin Barrett, General Manager, AVI-SPL Ireland said: “The opening of our Customer Experience Centre is a milestone event for us in Ireland. Through the centre, we will showcase leading-edge enterprises the workplace technologies as they would be implemented in onsite corporate environments, from boardrooms to multi-purpose collaboration spaces. This is an exciting period for our business with huge growth opportunities, as organisations everywhere navigate the complex nature of hybrid work.” 

To celebrate this milestone, AVI-SPL is hosting two events on 1st May 2025: a grand opening of the Customer Experience Centre in Tallaght and an industry forum event in Dublin City Centre, focused on future-ready workplace strategy with Irish rugby legend, Brian O’Driscoll, Anne Sheehan, Microsoft’s EMEA Enterprise Lead, entrepreneur and founder of Ergo, John Purdy, Robin van Meeuwen, Creston EMEA Director and John Murphy, AVI-SPL Global Chief Operations Officer. 

 

For more information, please go to https://avispl.com/about-us/locations/dublin/ 

Tech Review – Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC Premium BT Headset

The Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC Premium BT Headset might be a pricey headset for most but if you are one who works in an office or works from home it makes sense and it makes sense to be pricey if you want the best in the game. I have tested some older models before and people snubbed the idea these type of headphones can be used for both work and general wearing and when they tried them on they quickly changed their tune on the matter and this is due to the quality of sound and most importantly voice for calls and teams chats and so one, one thing that is clear with these is how good voice sounds no matter what instance you use them in.

The headphones are also comfortable to wear for hours on end which is great and again important for those who would wear them.

There is no boom on these which I prefer with such headphones and these still do a superb jobs on phone calls alone and of course your teams meetings and so on, there is a busy light on these too to let others know you are in fact busy when you are on either which for me is great and stops people annoying you, I hate those who tap you on the shoulder trying to get your attention but this still happens sometimes for those not in the know.

Controls are great which is done with gestures which I am now a fan of after testing several pairs of headphones recently with the same approach and going forward I would like to see this more common than it is today with any headphones.

The sound quality is excellent all round here but voice is what stands out for me on these overall on your teams and phones calls I have never had a pair of headphones that sound so good in this area in particular it is outstanding, and for music they are also great which makes for a great pair of hybrid headphones. On the music front they are fine with all genres highs lows and mids and there is an EQ app but not so much for music but more control over their target demographic.

All round though the sound is impressive they are comfortable and easy to use with apps for all to take even more control to make them your own in what setting you use these in, they are expensive but for me and what they do they are worth every penny and a go to if you work from your office or home like me especially with two devices connected it is a seamless operation and a no brainer choice of headphones to own. Check the video review for more.

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Features

  • Adaptive ANC and over-the-ear design
  • 6 microphones for clear transmit audio
  • Up to 21 hours of talk time
  • Intuitive touch controls for calls and music

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First Look – Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC Premium BT Headset

The new Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC empowers employees to focus and sound their best with immersive rich audio and adaptive ANC. It is the first boomless headset certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office due to its outstanding performance in noisy environments. The Bluetooth enterprise headset offers a sleek design for complete comfort, featuring soft ear cushions and an adjustable headband for an ultralight fit. Users can stay in command with up to 21 hours of talk time, convenient on-ear controls, and smart sensors for automatic call answering and 40 mm drivers.

Now in for review we will be testing these out over the next few weeks so if you have any questions feel free to ask on any of our channels and we will answer as always, packed with features these over-ear headphones actually has 6 mics so not a word will be missed and certified for Microsoft teams and have gesture control with adaptive ANC, you can connect your mobile or laptop and for the laptop there is an adapter just in case and software to download to take more control.

Features

  • Adaptive ANC and over-the-ear design
  • 6 microphones for clear transmit audio
  • Up to 21 hours of talk time
  • Intuitive touch controls for calls and music

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