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Furthermore, existing spaces can be transformed into private rooms, which can be booked out by colleagues who simply need a quiet place to escape the monotony of working from home, or the distractions of an open plan office. Spaces could even serve as chill out rooms or wellness areas, with Do Not Disturb signs creating a zero-distraction zone. During their exclusive access, staff members can own the room with the Crestron One app for Apple iPhone & iPad devices,


which gives complete control by connecting to a TSW 60 series touchscreen securely via Bluetooth, authenticating against it via a QR code and providing mobile optimised room controls to their own personal device.


TIG believes that Facilities Managers can transform their existing space into smart spaces and provide a multi-faceted offering. Dullaert adds: “Who says offices can’t be as beautiful as they are functional? Businesses have a real opportunity here to build desirable spaces that inspire creativity, nurture hard work and attract the best talent, whilst also keeping employees safe.


“The key to developing this kind of offering lies in technology: what users need first and foremost is to be able to rely on easy-to- use, hassle-free unified communications systems, audio-visual solutions that add the wow factor and remote collaboration tools that work with any device, so they can simply connect and hit go from their own laptop, tablet or smartphone.


“However, simply injecting tech without purpose is not the most user-friendly approach. TIG understands the need for a human touch, to ensure it is truly beneficial to the user. There’s a fine line between something working well, and something that is so seamless and intuitive that it transforms the entire work experience! That’s why our solutions integrate to form bespoke bundles that help fulfil your business objectives, match your staff’s needs, help shape your office culture and help you to remain futureproof and resilient.”


In order to determine how much office space is needed, how the office space should be arranged, how many desks are actually required and what type of meeting rooms are needed, accurate data is needed to help Facilities Managers make informed


decisions. NFS provides analytics on space utilisation, the flow of people and visitor count, and room capacity, and it works with Embrava to determine desk usage, giving real-time visibility on how spaces are being used. This supports decisions on space management, cleaning practices and helps to drive effective compliance.


TIG’s portfolio of technologies, known as its ecosystem because they integrate with one another seamlessly, includes: • Touchless collaborative spaces thanks to pioneering technology from Crestron


• Employee and workspace availability signs from Embrava – to help manage social distancing and desk-cleaning policies, whilst increasing productivity


• Engaging, remote collaboration software from Hoylu, which enables teams to work closely on plans and shared documents, even if they’re oceans apart


• Clever meeting and hot desk booking software that supports agile working, from NFS


• Made-to-order furniture from Salamander Designs that is designed to fit with fully integrated technologies, concealing electronic equipment and cables to bring a sleek finish to your meeting space


• Energy efficient power distribution and remote monitoring systems to help you save on costs, from GUDE • Show-stopping energy efficient LED displays from SiliconCore


Dullaert concludes: “The future is in technology integration. Covid is forcing companies in all industries to innovate and, by marrying together the right smart tech solutions, Facilities Managers are given more opportunities to be creative in the way they encourage staff to use their existing assets. When used wisely and incorporated at an early stage of an office re-design, technology can completely transform the traditional office space to create functional, agile and resilient smart spaces endorsed by staff. This has the power to put businesses ahead of the curve when it comes to employee satisfaction and smart collaboration!”


TIG can help your business thrive in this fast-changing world. Book a private, socially-distanced visit to its London Experience Space and embark on your digital transformation journey: https://tig.eu/booking-form


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