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Meeting Room Booking Panels for an Accountancy Firm in Goudhurst, Kent, TN17

Helping a growing accountancy firm streamline meeting room management through Microsoft 365-integrated room scheduling panels.

Sector:AccountancyLocation:Goudhurst, KentService:Meeting rooms

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A growing accountancy practice in Goudhurst, Kent required a more efficient way to manage its meeting rooms and improve visibility of room availability for employees and visitors.

D8A IT Services designed and deployed a meeting room booking solution that integrated directly with Microsoft 365, allowing meeting room schedules to be displayed outside each room whilst enabling staff to book available rooms instantly from the touchscreen panels.

The Challenge

  • Display meeting room availability in real time
  • Show upcoming bookings outside each room
  • Allow users to reserve available rooms directly at the door
  • Integrate with Microsoft 365 and Outlook calendars
  • Reduce booking conflicts
  • Create a more professional visitor experience

Our Approach

  • Created and configured room resource mailboxes
  • Integrated the booking panels with Microsoft 365 calendars
  • Configured synchronisation with Outlook and Teams meeting bookings
  • Applied room scheduling policies and permissions
  • Customised the display settings and room information
  • Tested real-time calendar synchronisation
  • Provided user guidance for staff

The Implementation

Microsoft 365 Room Configuration

  • Created and configured room resource mailboxes.
  • Applied booking permissions and scheduling policies.
  • Tested room calendar functionality.

Touchscreen Panel Installation

  • Installed meeting room scheduling displays outside each room.
  • Configured room names and display settings.
  • Ensured a professional and consistent appearance.

Outlook & Teams Integration

  • Linked room calendars to Microsoft 365.
  • Enabled automatic synchronisation with Outlook bookings.
  • Enabled Teams meeting visibility on room displays.

User Adoption & Testing

  • Tested live booking scenarios.
  • Validated calendar synchronisation.
  • Provided user guidance and training.

The new room booking panels have simplified meeting room management across the office. Staff can immediately see room availability, and the Microsoft 365 integration means bookings stay synchronised without any additional administration."

Managing Partner

Accountancy Firm, Goudhurst, Kent

Before

  • Staff needed to check Outlook to determine room availability.
  • Room occupancy was not visible outside meeting rooms.
  • Ad-hoc meetings sometimes caused confusion over room availability.
  • Time was wasted looking for free meeting spaces.
  • Meeting room utilisation was difficult to monitor.

After

  • Meeting room availability is visible at a glance.
  • Live schedules are displayed outside each room.
  • Staff can instantly reserve available rooms.
  • Outlook and Teams bookings synchronise automatically.
  • Meeting room utilisation has improved.
  • Visitors benefit from a more organised environment.

Results

Improved Visibility

Real-time room availability displayed outside every meeting room.

Faster Room Booking

Staff can reserve available rooms directly from the panel.

Microsoft 365 Integration

Outlook and Teams bookings remain fully synchronised.

Reduced Booking Conflicts

Fewer interruptions and greater confidence in room availability.

Better User Experience

A simple and intuitive booking process for all staff.

Professional Workplace

Enhanced experience for clients and visitors attending meetings.

Engineering Highlights

Microsoft 365 room resource mailbox configuration.Outlook calendar integration.Microsoft Teams meeting synchronisation.Real-time room scheduling updates.Touchscreen meeting room panel deployment.Scheduling policy and permission configuration.End-user adoption support and training.Full testing and validation prior to go-live.

A Network Built For What's Next

While this project focused on meeting room technology, the underlying solution was built around the firm's wider Microsoft 365 environment. By integrating room scheduling directly with existing business systems, the practice now has a scalable platform that can support future workplace technologies and continued growth.

Why This Matters

For professional services firms, meeting rooms are an important part of both internal collaboration and client engagement. Providing clear visibility of room availability reduces frustration, improves efficiency and creates a more professional experience for everyone visiting the office.

Services Delivered

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Microsoft 365 consulting

Meeting room scheduling solution design

Room resource mailbox configuration

Outlook integration

Microsoft Teams integration

Meeting room panel installation

User training

Areas we cover

Providing expert IT support and infrastructure services across London and the South East.

LondonSurreyKentHampshireWest SussexEast Sussex

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