Redefining the Intelligent Workplace

Transform your spaces into engaging places with connected workplace solutions

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, workplace technology has become central not only to productivity but also to employee satisfaction, operational efficiency, and space optimisation. Generation-e is reshaping its approach to Microsoft Teams Rooms solutions, moving beyond traditional AV-focused discussions toward a broader vision of the “Intelligent Workplace”.

This evolved approach positions Microsoft’s suite of collaborative tools, including Microsoft Places, alongside platforms like Cisco Spaces and VergeSense to create a smart, responsive, and optimised work environment that speaks directly to the needs of Heads of Workplace, Workplace Experience, Space Design, Property, Facilities, and Operations.

Defining the Microsoft-Focused Intelligent Workplace

The Microsoft Intelligent Workplace extends beyond basic video conferencing and screen sharing. It leverages an ecosystem of interconnected tools to provide seamless experiences that support productivity, enhance workplace satisfaction, and enable data-driven decisions. Central to this ecosystem are Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Places, both designed to redefine collaboration and spatial intelligence for hybrid work environments.

Microsoft Places, in particular, is a game-changer for hybrid work by helping leaders understand office space utilisation. Through data insights, it helps manage occupancy, streamline desk allocation, and understand peak usage trends, allowing Heads of Workplace to make informed choices about space design and resource allocation.

Integrating Cisco Spaces and VergeSense for a Comprehensive View

In the Intelligent Workplace, Microsoft’s suite of products, partner with other leading solutions, like Cisco Spaces and VergeSense, to offer holistic, data-driven workplace insights:

• Cisco Spaces: Cisco Spaces bridges IT and facilities management by providing location analytics, which give insight into employee movement and space utilisation. By leveraging real-time data on occupancy and environmental conditions, Cisco Spaces helps Heads of Property and Facilities and Heads of Workplace Experience adjust layouts and protocols in response to emerging trends
• VergeSense: VergeSense’s AI-driven workplace occupancy and people-counting sensors add an additional layer of intelligence, enabling accurate and ongoing assessments of workplace utilisation. This data supports not only real-time occupancy planning but also longer-term space design strategies, helping Heads of Space Design and Heads of Operations to assess space needs and refine layouts to maximise efficiency and employee experience

By integrating these tools, the Intelligent Workplace ecosystem delivers a granular understanding of both occupancy patterns and workspace interactions, creating a dynamic and efficient work environment.

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