This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson Independent Senior Research Associate at Memoori. The leading vendors of IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management Systems) software are joining the ranks of smart building technology providers by upgrading their offerings to IoT-enabled solutions. Workplace management companies are moving beyond manual occupancy data collection by leveraging the benefits of the new breed of advanced IoT sensors which enable real-time space utilization for commercial real estate. Real estate managers can analyse data in real-time and consolidate this information to gain insights into the utilization of workplaces. But, primarily this technology facilitates the workforce to collaborate, and work effectively in a dynamic workplace environment, such as activity based working. The latest report from Memoori on The Future Workplace demonstrates how the Internet of Things is reshaping the office environment to increase workforce productivity. Two announcements by MCS Solutions this month are indicative of this trend. Cushman and Wakefield, a global real estate […]