End-to-End AV Solutions for IFF’s Hyderabad Innovation Hub by Konverge Technologies
Industry: Manufacturing industry
Location: Hyderabad
Company Type: A global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences
Client Background
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in the creation of flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health, and biosciences solutions. Headquartered in New York, the company operates more than 150 manufacturing facilities, creative centers, and application labs across the world, serving a diverse range of industries with its science-driven innovations.
The Hyderabad hub has been thoughtfully developed to reflect IFF’s commitment to sustainability and inclusivity. The facility incorporates solar lighting, rainwater harvesting, ergonomic workspaces, and is targeting LEED Gold certification for green building standards. With high-speed connectivity, advanced security systems, and flexible work environments, the hub provides an inspiring workplace aligned with modern employee needs.
IFF’s leadership emphasized that the new GBS center represents the company’s vision for future-ready growth. The center strengthens IFF’s ability to deliver customer value with greater speed and efficiency. The facility’s design fosters wellness, inclusivity, and collaboration—key enablers of IFF’s long-term success in India and globally.
Challenge
When International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) planned its Global Business Services (GBS) facility in Hyderabad, one of the top priorities was to ensure that the workplace became a true hub of innovation, collaboration, and engagement. While the architectural and interior design emphasized wellness, flexibility, and sustainability, the audiovisual (AV) infrastructure was identified as a critical element to bring the space to life.
The challenge was not simply to install AV equipment, but to create a holistic and cohesive digital experience across a variety of functional areas. Each space—whether the boardroom, training rooms, cafeteria, reception, lobby, town hall, or common areas with digital signage—had unique requirements, but the solution needed to remain consistent, scalable, and integrated.
Key requirements included:
Diverse spatial needs: The boardroom required a formal, secure environment for high-level discussions, while the cafeteria and reception needed a welcoming, engaging setup. The lobby and town hall needed large-scale AV solutions capable of hosting events and live sessions.
Seamless hybrid collaboration: With IFF’s global footprint, virtual communication was vital. The facility needed advanced video conferencing solutions with crystal-clear audio and visuals to make hybrid meetings feel natural.
Dynamic digital signage: IFF wanted real-time communication tools to keep employees informed about announcements, events, safety messages, and branding, displayed across the facility in an engaging way.
Centralized management: With multiple AV zones, the system had to be easy to manage, remotely controllable, and flexible enough for future expansions or content upgrades.
Reliability and uptime: Given that AV infrastructure would support daily operations and events, downtime or technical glitches were not an option.
Solution
To meet these diverse requirements, Konverge Technologies designed and deployed a tailored, end-to-end AV solution that covered every functional area of the Hyderabad GBS hub. The approach was not just about installing technology but about creating seamless experiences that matched IFF’s vision for a modern, innovation-driven workplace.
Boardroom & Training Rooms :
High-definition video conferencing systems ensured clear, professional-quality communication across global offices.
Room-optimized audio solutions with microphones, speakers, and acoustic tuning eliminated echo and background noise.
Intuitive control systems allowed employees to operate conferencing and presentation tools without technical barriers, ensuring smooth meetings.
Training rooms were equipped with flexible AV setups to support both instructor-led sessions and interactive digital learning.
Cafeteria & Reception :
Ambient background audio systems created a pleasant, welcoming environment without being intrusive.
Bright, dynamic displays showcased branding content, employee engagement messages, and visuals that reinforced IFF’s culture and values.
The reception AV setup was designed to give visitors a strong first impression, aligning with IFF’s identity as a global leader in innovation.
Lobby & Town Hall :
Large-format LED displays were installed to support company-wide town halls, presentations, and live events.
A scalable content management system enabled event organizers to easily schedule and manage content across multiple screens.
The setup ensured that employees could engage with leadership and participate in corporate events in a more immersive, visually impactful way.
Digital Signage Across Common Areas :
Strategically positioned displays provided real-time updates on events, announcements, and wayfinding.
The signage system supported corporate communication, safety alerts, and branding campaigns, ensuring employees stayed informed and connected.
Centralized content distribution allowed uniformity in messaging and quick updates across all zones, improving operational efficiency.
Results
The AV solutions implemented by Konverge transformed IFF Hyderabad’s new facility into a digitally connected, collaborative, and engaging workplace.
Consistency across spaces: From the boardroom to the cafeteria, employees and visitors experienced a seamless, professional-quality AV environment.
Enhanced collaboration: Advanced conferencing systems made meetings more productive, breaking down barriers between global teams and enabling hybrid work models.
Improved communication flow: Digital signage and lobby displays provided real-time updates, event information, and corporate messages—ensuring employees felt informed and engaged.
Brand reinforcement: The use of displays and content systems strengthened IFF’s brand presence within the facility, reflecting its values of innovation, creativity, and science-driven solutions.
Operational efficiency: Centralized control and monitoring simplified IT workload, reduced technical overhead, and ensured high uptime.
Future-ready scalability: The deployed systems were designed with room for growth, allowing IFF to integrate new tools, expand digital signage, or upgrade systems without overhauling the core infrastructure.
Reliability and support: With Konverge’s proactive maintenance, the systems delivered sustained performance with minimal downtime, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
The overall impact went beyond just technology—the project elevated employee experience, supported collaboration, and created a modern workplace aligned with IFF’s vision of innovation and operational agility.
