From shape-shifting sofas to virtual reality marketing visualisations, a new wave of technology breakthroughs is making an impact on the way we design and work in offices
Office technology: Are you connected?
Watch: Is that Augmented Reality in your pocket?
Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 11, just released today. One of the biggest updates that should get the attention of architects is ARKit, Apple's new augmented reality framework. ARKit provides the opportunity to for Apple and 3rd party developers to create AR experiences anew, or to enhance existing applications for iPhone and iPad.
Approachable Technology in the Workplace
Far-reaching changes occur when new technology is welcomed into the workplace; culture, language, and even time itself are impacted.
Majority of US office workers demand technology that allows them to work anywhere
The majority of North American office workers expect their employers to provide technology that allows them to work from wherever they choose and three quarter of employees (74 percent) would rather leave their job to work for an organization that would allow them to work remotely more often, even if their salary stayed the same.
Hospitality and the Tech Boom
The overlap of business and leisure typical of workplace culture at tech companies has undoubtedly influenced hospitality design
Gartner: Digital workplace shifts required buy-in from across lines of business
Digital workplace leaders need to put a framework in place to ensure digital workplace initiatives succeed, according to a new report from Gartner.
How automation is shaping the workplace of the future
Through RPA Asian businesses can automate many repetitive processes, in both front and back offices.
How a San Francisco firm brings design smarts to home tech
When it comes to design, sometimes it’s all about sweating the small stuff. Or so says Nick Cronan, a cofounder of San Francisco design and branding agency Branch. With a focus on advanced craft, and a penchant for intelligent work, the studio is giving home tech products exceptional form alongside their futuristic functions.
Keeping pace with workplace technology
Ask any industry expert what’s driving the evolution of workplace design, and you’ll likely hear a short answer: “Millennials.”
WeWork acquires Israeli startup Unomy to boost its enterprise sales efforts
Global co-working behemoth WeWork is best known for providing flexible office rentals to startups and other small businesses, but enterprise clients are becoming an increasingly large portion of its business. With that in mind, WeWork has acquired Israeli startup Unomy to help its team sell enterprise clients on the idea of opening up offices in its workspaces around the world.
Q+A with Microsoft: The Digital Advantage
Information technology professionals are helping lead digital transformations requiring new types of work.
What’s Inside the Connected Workplace of Tomorrow?
In a connected workplace, users can perform daily tasks in any available space through a pooled virtualised desktop environment (VDI).
A 'Smart Headset' War Between Microsoft and Google Could Revolutionize the Workplace
How to Introduce Virtual and Augmented Reality Into Your Work Place
Many offices have jumped into the open office trend, but studies are showing the distractions of such collaborative spaces are lowering employee productivity. VR may help us solve this dilemma. A virtual reality desktop that takes an employee into a created visual space would not only eliminate the need for multiple computer screens, it would block out pesky distractions.
Decades After the Rise of CAD, Architecture Is Going “Paperless”—For Real This Time
Developments in touchscreen technologies have opened up a new world of possibilities for architects and designers, and they continue to unfold. With the touchscreen and a good digital pencil, architects can now add sketching, drafting, hand-drawn commenting and mark-ups to their digital workflow—and yes, even bring our good friend trace paper into the mix.
Configura announces keynote and details of 10th annual CET Designer User Conference
Conference returns to Las Vegas and features keynote presenter Suzette Subance Ferrier, Contract magazine’s Designer of the Year
Listen; The New IT: Connecting Data + Growth
Big data, the cloud and advanced computing are some of the forces pulling information technology professionals out of the basement and into every aspect of business today. Listen as Terry Lenhardt, vice president and chief information officer for Steelcase, reveals how the evolution of IT is impacting employees, positioning companies for growth and changing the workplace.
Design Connects: The Smart Revolution
NEW VIEWS ON HOW TECHNOLOGY HELPS CREATE INTELLIGENT AND PRODUCTIVE WORKPLACES
With the latest wave of IoT (Internet of Things), the flexible workplace has gained stronger momentum through the impact of IT as the technological interface is no longer the definer of space, but it’s facilitator.
The Race to Digitize
Data is the new oil. The race to digitize is well underway and the companies that figure out how to win will be more profitable and able to make faster, strategic decisions.