Sensors in the workplace—installed at desks, meeting rooms, or doors—are transforming offices. They give companies insights into how facilities are used and help employees find available spaces in real time. But why do many organizations still face challenges with them? One reason stands out.
The most common error with sensors in the workplace
Many organizations trying workplace sensors feel disappointed with the results. They still can’t answer real-time occupancy questions or make sense of the data. Why? The most common reason is that they have pieced together a collection of sensors and software products from different vendors, without considering how well they work together. Technology designed to work as a unified workplace sensor solution isn’t just a bonus—it’s essential.
Inconsistent office occupancy monitoring is a problem
Using sensors from multiple vendors introduces inconsistency. One provider may upload data every 5 minutes, another every 15, while others add extra processing or filtering before delivering the results. The outcome? Conflicting answers and delayed data, which make your occupancy data much less precise than it could be. This makes it harder to maximize workplace analytics or support employees with real-time space availability.
Why every office needs an end-to-end workplace sensor solution
A blurry understanding of space usage is all you get with the naked eye. The goal of sensors in the workplace is to provide objective metrics you can trust and use in your workplace strategies. So, ask yourself: does your company have the in-house technical skills or the time to ensure the technology in your occupancy sensing system is aligned (in terms of upload frequency, processing, data formats, etc.)?
A workplace sensor solution you know you can trust
An end-to-end solution removes this trap. When all the
occupancy sensors, room booking system, and analytics software are designed to work together, you simplify your life. But more importantly, these streamlined systems make your data as dependable as possible. For instance, an end-to-end solution enables sub-second space utilization data. In other words, you get data you know you can trust. And when sub-second occupancy data is applied to room booking technology, you can create seamless office experiences for employees.
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