Ashton Bentley at Halkin Mainframe
September 2, 2025
Premium Workspaces, Smarter Meetings
Customer:
Halkin
Industry
Private offices and co-working
Goals
- Deploy versatile AV Systems in six meeting rooms that support Zoom Rooms and BYOD functionality
- Ensure a seamless and intuitive user experience
Project Scope
- Six meeting rooms at Halkin Mainframe (London, UK)
- Integration of Zoom Room systems and BYOD functionality
Value
- Deliver a premium experience with instant device connectivity
- Enhances BYOD functionality via Ashton Bentley BX Hubs.l
Solution
Kramer products:
- BX USB-C Breakout Hubs
Background
Halkin, a provider of flexible workspaces in London, aimed to create a modern, versatile office environment at their newest office space, Mainframe. Located in a historic building that has been transformed into a modern space, Halkin Mainframe features a bright, modern design and a variety of working environments, including private offices, shared workstations, meeting rooms and a multi-functional event space.
Goals
The core focus of the project was to equip six meeting rooms with simple to use, yet versatile AV systems. Halkin required a solution that supported dedicated Zoom systems while also offering BYOD functionality, allowing all users to bring their own devices and work on any video conferencing platform seamlessly. Ease of use was a major priority for the customer.
Solution
To meet Halkin’s requirements, the integration specialist Tateside deployed multiple AV technologies. They selected Neat Board Pro systems, configured with Zoom Rooms software to provide a reliable videoconferencing platform in each meeting room.
To address the BYOD functionality, Tateside integrated Ashton Bentley BX USB-C Breakout Hubs in the six meeting rooms. These hubs allow users to simply walk in with their personal device and connect to the conferencing ecosystem. The diminutive BX boxes were installed discreetly under the desks, ensuring a clean and elegant setup.
We selected Ashton Bentley due to the success and reliability we’ve had with them on previous projects. The BX has proven to be a great piece of kit that delivers what, on the face of it, appears to be a simple task – yet this is exactly where many of the more supposedly cost-effective hubs have let us down.”
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Value
Halkin’s new AV setup delivers a seamless experience that matches the premium quality of its workspaces. Users benefit from an intuitive setup where they can either use dedicated Zoom Rooms or instantly connect their own devices, relying on the BX USB-C Breakout Hub. Jack Cornish adds:
We particularly value features like the locking USB-C connectors, flexible mounting options, and – most importantly – the 5V USB switching, which ensures BYOD works seamlessly every time.”
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