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Things (IoT) is already making smart workplaces anywhere, as long as they have an internet
a reality. According to Deloitte, smart workplace connection.
technology includes sensors, digital signage, This subscription service is managed by a third-
facial recognition, and integrated workplace party cloud provider who hosts the backend
management systems. virtual desktop infrastructure and streams the
Sensors detect real-time occupancy and motion, applications to users.
and they can connect to other IoT-enabled These virtual desktops can be customized and
systems to control temperature, lighting, and saved for frequent users or wiped clean each time
other environmental factors. Digital signage a user logs out.
can make it easier for employees to navigate
the workplace and find colleagues by providing DaaS is a perfect solution for companies that
interactive maps and directories. Employees can need a fast way to manage many users while
search for anyone by name and see if they are maintaining security. The providers handle
working in the office that day. They can also see all maintenance, upgrades, storage, and data
which rooms or workstations are available to backup. This reduces costs and the need for IT
reserve. support.
Facial recognition technology allows employees 6. Democratized technology services
to customize their work areas according to their
preferences. In the not-so-distant future, more people will
have the power to develop new applications
And integrated workplace management systems using low-code or no-code tools. The fact that
bring all this data into a single platform facilities they will be assembling their own services for
managers can use to make adjustments to the their own use means that they will be able to
work environment as needed. create systems that provide solutions to their
For instance, they can see occupancy data from specific problems. This allows for a new level of
the previous week and have a better idea of how personalization in the workplace.
many workspaces they’ll need to have available. Gartner also predicts an expansion of citizen
They can adjust cleaning schedules based on data science, which will give users the power
demand, rather than cleaning and sanitizing the to extract complex analytics from data without
entire workplace every day. a data science background. This will empower
And they can optimize their space and energy them to make more informed decisions faster.
usage to reduce building costs. However, for your workforce to use these
Smart technologies aren’t only for traditional solutions to their full potential, you need an
office spaces. Any location can become smart integrated platform that helps you make sense of
with the right digital technology, including a data from many different sources.
coworking space or a home office. That includes occupancy data from sensors and
data from other workplace applications, such as
5. Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) service request software and asset management
With remote work becoming more popular and software.
more companies investing in agile talent, many It should have easy-to-use dashboards that allow
are looking for solutions that make onboarding you to track the key performance indicators that
easier. matter most to the success of your organization.
Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) allows employees
to access a desktop’s virtual applications from By Chad Smith www.iofficecorp.com
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