As many organizations navigate the path back to the workplace, business leaders are working diligently to understand the major opportunities that will define post pandemic working. Technology takes a top spot in defining and shaping the future of work. Today we’ll briefly cover some of the major workplace technology categories to be aware of in order to make decisions that best align your physical and digital spaces.
Most of us have been forced into a purely digital space since the beginning of 2020. Technologies like video conferencing, messaging and virtual collaboration have been accelerated significantly during the pandemic.
But as we re-enter the office, new technologies are emerging, health and security screening tools like thermal monitoring and pre-screening tools. Virtual check-in for digital contact-less visitor management.
Sensing technologies are taking center stage given their ability to help us locate, book, clean and measure unassigned space. Many of these tools can be integrated with booking systems, signage and wayfinding. They can also provide powerful analytics and reporting dashboards to facilities teams on how well space is being utilized.
Ready or not, we were all thrown into the world of video conferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations will return to the workplace with teams more comfortable and capable using visual and collaborative tech to meet and share. Forward thinking organizations will equip not only their meeting spaces, but numerous areas of their floorplate with hardware and software that capitalizes on the benefits of these technologies while accommodating and designing for modern challenges.
Space visualization tech has also made a huge leap forward…. With new, enhanced tools and capabilities to create lifelike future spaces and immersive experiences, sometimes even in real time through live design in person or virtually!
Virtual spaces can now augment or bridge physical spaces. Virtual tours, events, conferences and meetings are being used to compliment those that take place in physical spaces.
In the years ahead, look for more data, more smart buildings, better access to power, advanced AI and new innovations to connect people from wherever they are at.
From connecting people to powering productivity, promoting culture to ensuring wellbeing, technology will, without a doubt, accelerate change, innovation and growth for companies wiling to make smart, informed investments in their digital spaces.
