Case Study: Zehnder Group achieves seamless global video collaboration and travel cost savings with Lifesize

HVAC experts rely on Lifesize and Microsoft Skype for Business to seamlessly connect more than 2,000 employees worldwide

Zehnder Group, a Switzerland‑headquartered leader in HVAC and controlled domestic ventilation across Europe, faced rising travel costs, booked vehicle fleets and unreliable web conferencing that undercut productivity for its 2,000+ employees. IT needed a secure, stable, easy‑to‑use video solution that would cut travel, let users start meetings without IT help, and work across devices and meeting rooms.

Zehnder deployed Lifesize—initially as a hybrid of room systems and a managed MCU, then moving to Lifesize Cloud with Skype for Business integration and Active Directory SSO—so employees can launch high‑quality video from any device without switching apps. The result: widespread adoption, no reported disconnections, significant travel‑time savings, improved staff deployment and work‑life balance, and positive employee feedback.

Zehnder Group

Ercan Yapalak

Head of IT Services