Aibel

Transforming collaboration with sustainably designed AV innovation

Solution

Audio Visual Integration

Industry

Oil & Gas

Location

Oslo, Norway

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Challenge

Create a sustainable, future-ready workplace to connect global teams while ensuring maximum sustainability and delivering on a tight deadline.

Solution

Kinly standardised Microsoft Teams Rooms with Logitech solutions, integrated two multipurpose auditoriums and reused existing client equipment to minimise waste.

Result

Delivered on time, Aibel now enjoys consistent, intuitive and sustainably designed collaboration experiences supported by proactive lifecycle management.

The background

Aibel is a leading provider of EPCI services (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation) who designs, builds, and maintains platforms and other critical infrastructure for the energy industry. The company is one of the largest suppliers of innovative and sustainable solutions on the Norwegian continental shelf.

In addition, Aibel holds strong positions within the European offshore wind industry and in the electrification of offshore oil and gas installations and onshore processing plants. 5,300 employees work at the company’s offices in Norway, Thailand and Singapore. Aibel owns modern yards in Haugesund, Norway and in Laem Chabang and Map Ta Phut, Thailand, with significant prefabrication and construction capacity.

When Aibel renovated its Oslo headquarters in 2024, the company saw an opportunity to rethink how its people work and collaborate. Its goal was to create a modern and more sustainable workplace that seamlessly connects its global workforce without driving up costs. In 2024, Aibel engaged Kinly as its trusted technology advisor to design, integrate and support AV technology across its newly renovated premises.

The solution

Kinly designed and delivered a full AV transformation across Aibel’s four office buildings, covering more than 90 meeting spaces of all shapes and sizes. Wherever possible, existing AV equipment was reused, refurbished or repurposed. This reduced waste and supported Aibel’s strong environmental ambitions while still delivering high performance.

From small huddle spaces with smart docking stations to large executive boardrooms, multipurpose auditoriums and social lounge areas, every room was designed for intuitive use and seamless collaboration. Built on a foundation of
standardised Microsoft Teams Rooms powered by Logitech video solutions, Aibel now benefits from a consistent user experience across all buildings. In addition, we designed and integrated two multipurpose auditoriums equipped with two large Sharp/NEC LED screens to support a variety of internal and external events.

Kinly’s Norwegian and Dutch teams worked in close collaboration, combining local knowledge with international expertise to deliver an additional
meeting hub outside of the project scope comprised of 26 connected rooms and shared lounge areas. To keep everything running at peak performance, Kinly also provides proactive lifecycle management, security updates and industry-leading support services with a four-hour SLA. This ensures Aibel’s teams always have reliable, secure and sustainably designed collaboration technology at their fingertips.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kinly for many years, and this project has been no exception. The collaboration with everyone involved at Kinly has been incredibly positive. I was absolutely delighted with the final result — it looks truly impressive. Kinly continues to be a trusted partner in helping us find the best solutions for our company.

Bernard De Boer

IT Advisor, Aibel

The result

Working to strict deadlines, the project was delivered on time and over the summer holiday period to minimise disruption, the project has transformed Aibel’s Oslo office into a state-of-the-art workplace fit for the future. Employees now enjoy a consistent and easy-to-use meeting experience across all spaces.

Sustainable choices, including the reuse and repurposing of equipment, created both environmental and financial benefits. The collaboration between Aibel, Kinly and our extensive partner network ensured a smooth project delivery despite complex technical requirements and tight deadlines.

At the heart of this project is a relationship built on trust, transparency and shared ambition. From initial planning to execution and ongoing support, Kinly and Aibel have worked side by side to successfully deliver a modern workplace that fittingly reflects Aibel’s future-facing approach to energy, people and sustainability.

Why Kinly?

Bringing people and technology together for better productivity wherever the work happens – because great things happen when people work together.

Experienced

Dedicated expertise in planning, supplying, integrating and managing AV systems integration and remote collaboration services.

Proven

Globally recognised businesses relying on us for secure and flexible meeting and collaboration services.

Independent

A leading partner with the world’s top vendors to deliver the best choice of solutions for public and private sector businesses.

Scale

An end-to-end provider of workspace transformation services with worldwide presence.

25+

Years Experience

2500+

Customers

500+

Accredited Specialists

€290 M

Annual Turnover

1100+

Employees Worldwide

94%

Customer Retention

24x5

Global Support

19

Offices in 11 Countries