THE FUTURE OF COWORKING

SALTO looks at five trends shaping the future of coworking technology

Coworking is a revolution that’s changing the way we work. With a more flexible, remote working culture, coworkers are reinventing the workplace experience, finding new opportunities and boosting members’ community collaboration in these shared workspaces and hybrid workplaces. But the one thing that ties all of these people together is technology. This evolving technology delivers the power to provide an app where coworkers can book, pay and manage meeting room reservations or gain access to the space with mobile door access.
Here are five ways coworking technology will change your life and elevate your brand.

1. Smart-tech convenience
The future of coworking technology is bright. It’s one in which your members will be able to access your space with ease and without physical keys. By providing keyless options, you’ll be able to give them a seamless member experience.
Smart tech is a must to improve your members’ experience and simplify your access control by leveraging the latest in coworking technology. By using smart locks instead of traditional keys or card readers, members can simply use their smart keycards or smartphone to gain entry into coworking spaces without having any physical ‘keys’ at all. This provides them with greater peace of mind, knowing that they won’t lose a keycard, for instance, which most workplaces require. Member satisfaction levels will improve overall and this, in turn, translates directly into increased occupancy rates over time.
2. Seamless coworking experiences
Grant access permissions based on membership. Give workspace members the convenience of keyless office door locks, elevator access, locker security, POD cabinet access and opening doors using a digital key on a smartphone or with a tag or a PIN. Integrate office access control systems with member services and create partnered access solutions that support client satisfaction, retention and recruitment.

A seamless coworking experience will also allow you to link access to membership plans or time-based privileges or restrictions. Decentralised key management can improve user experience by providing more autonomy and flexibility for users and members. Each member is responsible for managing their own keys or credentials, which eliminates the need for users to request access from a central administrator and can also make it easier for users to access different resources, invite visitors or host meetings without having to go through multiple levels of authorisation.

3. Workplace flexibility with enterprise-grade security
Enjoy the flexibility of cloud-based technology, making it easy to scale your coworking space access control infrastructure. Add or remove new doors, access points, lockers, meeting rooms, phone booths, lift access, floors or locations, anytime and anywhere.
Redefine your working space security and create a policy for access control with a SALTO-enabled comprehensive smart access coworking technology platform. Give authorised members 24/7 access and restrict drop-in visitors to regular business hours combining physical security with a best-in-class digital keyless experience.

4. Technology integration is a must
Coworking spaces are no longer just a place to get your work done; they’re part of the modern lifestyle. Members expect many additional services and benefits from their coworking space, including a healthy dose of social interaction, access to the latest tech, booking solutions and even an environment of mindfulness. As such, it’s important for you to know that having leading technology integration partnerships is not only common – it’s also often required in order to attract and maintain members.Tech integration is a key feature of coworking spaces and it’s only going to become more important as the industry evolves. Connecting the best working spaces Property Management Systems (PMS), building security and business technologies to your SALTO access control can provide a seamless and integrated experience for system operators and members that includes ready-to-go integration features by third parties that can be seamlessly integrated into a running process.

5. Data leverage
Data is the new oil and it is valuable to make data-driven decisions to improve operational efficiency. If you don’t have a strategy to take advantage of this, you’re doing yourself a major disservice. It can be used to improve your business, booking rates, energy efficiency, coworking member experience – and if you’re smart about it – your revenue.

There’s no denying that coworking spaces are only becoming smarter. As more people choose to work remotely, coworking locations are becoming a go-to for those who want to collaborate with others and be part of a community. The advancements in technology that allow for collaboration and communication will only continue to grow, making it easier than ever before for coworkers from all over the world to share ideas and work together on projects.

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Michael McDonnell Managing Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine & Plan Magazine

Email: michael@irishconstruction.com      WWW.MCDMEDIA.IE