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Smart Office - intelligent team means intelligent office.

A smart office is an office building equipped with technology that links different systems together to make data-driven decisions for the benefit of its owners and occupants.

Thanks to ubiquitous technologies such as smartphones and WIFI, offices are becoming increasingly integrated into our digital world. So, what makes a building smart? The ability of systems to communicate with each other by relaying information from digital sensors to various user platforms. Various processes and systems such as lighting, air conditioning and ventilation can thus be optimized by collecting data. This means? The possibility of significant cost savings and improved well-being for office workers.

A key driver for creating smart offices are the mutual benefits for building owners and occupants. For example, compared to non-digital systems, digitally controlled systems ensure that indoor air quality is constantly monitored and at a safe level. In addition, smart lighting systems respond to people entering and leaving rooms, ensuring no unnecessary power consumption, but also maintaining hygienic protocols by avoiding contact with light switches.

Investing in smart office technology creates a contactless environment, improving employee comfort and safety. This trend is expected to grow strongly in the next few years as the Internet of Things becomes more widespread.

What are the benefits of a smart office?

A smart office positively impacts various areas of the organization in different ways. Listed below are the top 6 benefits of a smart office:

1. Reduction in energy costs.

Smart office technology can significantly reduce overall operating costs using systems that optimize themselves. We are talking about systems that adapt to the use of the space.

2. Health and hygiene

The health-conscious workplace of 2022 wants smart offices with safe spaces where surfaces in the work area do not need to be touched and contaminated. High-touch areas, such as light trays, are reduced or eliminated, resulting in a reduction in the risk of spreading bacteria and viruses.

3. Employee recruitment and retention

Smart buildings are designed around a hybrid work model where employees commute between the physical office and the home office. Smart technology seamlessly manages the transition between work and home. This creates comfortable working conditions that improve employee attraction and retention.

4. Improved collaboration

New ideas are born when people and ideas interact. This is increasingly important in today's knowledge economy. Smart office solutions make it easier for employees to meet and find spaces for spontaneous meetings. When collaboration is encouraged, employee creativity is actively engaged.

5. Increase production

Put an end to time-consuming searches for available desks, conference rooms or colleagues. Time is an important resource to be used productively. That's why one of the most common reasons for implementing a smart office is to improve the company's productivity. It suddenly becomes easier to perform menial tasks like finding and booking meeting rooms, resulting in less wasted time and frustration.

6. Improved maintenance and monitoring

A smart office means constant monitoring of systems within the building. This allows for early detection of financial as well as health and safety risks and reduces system failures and maintenance requirements.