“Technology is exponentially advancing, delivering innovations that will fundamentally transform consumers’ lives and business operations. This rapid technology adoption means companies have to be light on their feet,” states a recent opinion piece from global real-estate firm JLL’s Australian office. “How can you create an agile workplace that allows you to quickly shift your business model and workforce to take advantage of new opportunities?” the article asks, before highlighting four key trends impacting the future workplace. The emergence of the Internet of Things in Buildings (BIOT) has provided a way to further tailor spaces for the unique demands of each customer. It is no surprise then, that JLL seeks to place the physical office space at the center of this new era of work. “At a time when technology enables us to work from anywhere, office environments will represent so much more than a workplace. They will be the center of value creation within organizations […]