Exploring the Workplace Evolution: From Dilbertsville to the New Era
Explore the dynamic evolution of workplaces over decades, shaped by societal changes, technological advancements, and the global pandemic impact. Workplaces have experienced seismic shifts over the decades. The evolution of the workplace is not a straight line, but a dynamic journey influenced by societal changes, technological leaps, and the unprecedented impact of a global pandemic. […]
What the heck is BYOD?
The BYOD audiovisual trend – Bring Your Own Device – is a concept that is making the rounds in the Audiovisual world. There is a significant trend towards people wanting their home and work lifestyle, environment, and technology to mesh seamlessly. In other words, employees expect work devices/technology to be as sophisticated as what they […]
Candid Microsoft Surface Hub demo for Commercial Integrator
Our resident Microsoft Surface Hub expert Tom Napolitano does a candid Microsoft Surface Hub demo of this all new collaboration technology for Commercial Integrator magazine. There are a lot of options when looking to upgrade your meeting rooms or collaboration suites. Surface Hub offers a technology solution that provides a single piece of hardware that […]
Four Hybrid Learning Spaces
Most K-12 and college education students are Generation Z, an overlooked demographic who are “merely surviving” or “flat-out struggling” according to Microsoft’s new research. Ensuring that Gen Z feels a sense of purpose and wellbeing is an urgent imperative in the shift to hybrid. To create educational spaces that are productive, yet inspiring, Steelcase has […]
Technology + collaboration: a critical connection
Here’s a reality check: 54% of meetings now involve a remote worker. Whether you need to connect with a colleague, client, or supplier, remote collaboration has become an essential component of daily work life. And it’s not going to change. We know that collaboration is critical to engagement, innovation and productivity (to name but a few critical […]
3 Ways to Implement a Digital Hybrid Workplace
More and more companies are considering the shift to a digital hybrid workplace to encourage employees to do their best work, regardless of location. As the shift to hybrid work becomes a reality, organizations should consider adopting digital tools that not only support collaboration and communication, but also offer employee safety. With the right resources […]
5 Ways Virtual Reality will Change the Workplace
As we move further into the digital age, workplace technology is continuing to evolve, and virtual reality (VR) stands at the forefront of this transformation. Once seen only in gaming and entertainment, VR is now recognized as a strong tool for improving workplace dynamics. Its immersive capabilities allow employees to engage in unique and interactive […]
Robots in the workspace?
In May I had the privilege of visiting the MIT Media Lab with Hasier Larrea. Hasier is a freshly minted graduate of the MIT Media Lab’s Changing Places group where he led their Architectural Robotics research. From their website, “the Changing Places group proposes that fundamentally new strategies must be found for creating the places where […]
6 Key features of Microsoft Surface Hub
Imagine video conferencing that’s easy. No more struggling to connect, searching for the right cable, figuring out why the hardware is not playing nice together, or adjusting the camera so that everyone is included. Picture walking up to the Surface Hub and joining a Skype for Business meeting with a single tap, and sharing content effortlessly. Collaborating […]