COVÉA IS EQUIPPED WITH 39 INFORMATION AND INTERACTIVE WAYFINDING KIOSKS FOR ITS PARISIAN HEAD OFFICE
1 January 2015
Paris, FRANCE
ViaDirect equips the Covéa offices
Can you install 100% digital and interactive signage in offices? It’s the choice of Covéa, the number one French mutual insurance group, for its Parisian head office.
The multitouch kiosks installation is a revolution in workspaces because it informs and guides co-workers and visitors. It is a strong trend among property and facility managers.
With 100 places equipped and a skillful R&D, ViaDirect worked closely with Covea to offer an innovative solution that meets the multiple needs of modern office buildings.
- Safety through wayfinding to relevant services and equipment
- The integration with information systems (meeting rooms, restaurant information, concierge service, transportation, …)
- Multichannel offering the same services with centralized management on kiosks, web, and smartphone
- Internal communication through image/text/video playback
- Contextual signage such as displaying information for visitors, floor service, and events, …
In April 2015, the 7 renovated “Tivoli” buildings will welcome 800 people in 20 000m². The 39 “Lémurien” kiosks installed are divided between 48’’ and 22’’ screens that are found at all levels and in key service areas.
KIOSKS:
ViaDirect has installed 39 information and wayfinding indoor “Lémurien” kiosks including 19 horizontal 22” screens & 20 vertical 48” screens, which are user-friendly for disabled people.
Along with the project consulting and solution installation, ViaDirect has designed bespoke kiosks. Made up of brush stainless steel and oak tree from Quebec, the kiosks are compact thanks to a thin design. LED lights are integrated to reinforce the visibility of the kiosks.
The entrance hall and the “President” area have been equipped with an exclusive version of handmade polished brass.
SOFTWARE:
The ViaDirect Building application is a dedicated version of ViaDirect’s software for offices’ needs. ViaDirect widely extended the functionalities of its wayfinding software in order to meet the specific needs of the office market.
In addition to the 3D multi-level and multi-building itineraries, the solution is linked to the building information system in order to display interactive content such as meeting rooms, security information, transportation schedules, and news…relevant to employees and visitors,
Easy to navigate, ViaDirect content has been designed for both vertical and horizontal displays.
Wayfinding:
- 3D multi-level and multi-building wayfinding in real-time
- Interactive multitouch map
- Ability to send the itinerary through text message
- Search an employee by name
- Search offices, meeting rooms, VIP rooms, and buildings
- Services: information and directions to relaxation areas, kitchens, reprography areas, etc.
Information display
- Location of RAPT stations, including real-time schedule and maps
- Real-team Paris Traffic information
- Real-time bicycles and car renting information, including stations locations
- Taxi booking
- Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle & Orly Airports real time information
- 5 Parisian train stations real-time information
All information and wayfinding kiosks are available in French and English, and are user-friendly for disabled people, providing specific calculating routes.