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Microsoft Desk Booking vs. Third-Party Desk Booking Platforms: Which Is Right for Your Workplace?

August 8, 2025 August 8, 2025

Microsoft Desk Booking is an integrated feature within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem that allows employees to reserve desks directly through Outlook or Microsoft Teams. It offers real-time availability, simple booking workflows, and centralized management through the Microsoft admin portal. Its biggest strength lies in its seamless integration—users familiar with Microsoft 365 will find it intuitive …

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13 IoT Sensors That Can Be Used In The Workplace

July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025

Today’s modern workplaces are evolving fast thanks to the rise of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. These small devices are helping companies keep track of their spaces, resources, and how their employees are doing. They provide important data that enables a shift from merely reacting to situations to making informed, intelligent decisions based on that …

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ecobook with occupancy sensors to control meeting rooms.

Using Occupancy Sensors To Control Meeting Rooms

April 28, 2025 May 2, 2025

Meeting room utilization is an important aspect of the workplace experience. With demand always outstripping supply, it is critical that their usage must be maximized. This means, minimizing no-shows and short meeting scenarios. Here, we showcase how ecobook works with occupancy sensors to improve the meeting room utilization through minimal human intervention. Background No-shows …

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Man using smart lock to open office door.

Using Smart Locks To Access Meeting Rooms For Visitors

February 9, 2025 August 12, 2025

Many organizations allow their meeting rooms to be used for external meetings. Visitors and guests are allowed to use the meeting rooms for their purposes. This is done in various institutions such as: Corporate offices that want to capture value from unused space by opening them up to visitors and monetizing them. Training centers that …

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Smart Locks For Meeting Rooms With Room Booking System

Pros & Cons Of Using Smart Locks For Meeting Rooms

February 8, 2025 August 12, 2025

The smart lock industry has experienced quite a rapid growth in the recent years. According to Markets and Markets, the smart lock industry is projected to grow to nearly 4 billion dollars by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 12.9%. Farmonaut, predicts that the industry will grow to 10.7 billion dollars by 2033. While the …

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Office Space Utilization – how to calculate the optimum use of office space.

July 11, 2024 July 11, 2024

The use of today’s office space is changing owing to how many of our working practices have evolved to maximize the benefits of ‘mobile technology’. In simple terms, office space is now literally that, space for an office, but in the case of much of today’s office space, that space is not the sole ‘domain’ …

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Sustainanle Inititatives In Your Workplace

Implementing Sustainability Initiatives into Your Workplace

February 27, 2024 July 3, 2024

Are you ready to implement sustainability initiatives in your workplace? According to a report by PWC, 91% of business leaders believe their company has a responsibility to act on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. The ESG criteria were developed as a yardstick for potential investors to evaluate how companies perform as ‘stewards of nature’. The three …

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Boost Your office: Designing an Ideal Visitor Experience

Designing An Ideal Visitor Experience In Your Office

October 12, 2023 July 3, 2024

There is a saying – ‘The first impression is the last impression’. This holds true for how first-time visitors see your office. A positive visitor experience can have a significant impact on your company’s reputation, success, and long-term sustainability. According to a new report, two out of every five people claim their perception of a …

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Commercial Real Estate in the Middle East and Digitalization

September 22, 2023 July 3, 2024

According to a report by Arab News, the Middle East real estate market will remain strong in 2023, driven by elevated oil prices and resolute economic growth. Cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, and Kuwait City are known for their expensive commercial real estate markets. These cities are major economic centers in the Middle …

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Smart Offices

Microsoft Desk Booking vs. Third-Party Desk Booking Platforms: Which Is Right for Your Workplace?

13 IoT Sensors That Can Be Used In The Workplace

Using Occupancy Sensors To Control Meeting Rooms

Using Smart Locks To Access Meeting Rooms For Visitors

Pros & Cons Of Using Smart Locks For Meeting Rooms

Office Space Utilization – how to calculate the optimum use of office space.

Implementing Sustainability Initiatives into Your Workplace

Designing An Ideal Visitor Experience In Your Office

Commercial Real Estate in the Middle East and Digitalization

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