There is a big focus on WiFi connectivity in office buildings, but wireless isn’t necessarily king in flexible workspaces. There is a huge convenience to working on laptops in different parts of the office and having continual connectivity without having to plug in a cable, but the reality is that the world of work isn’t fully wireless yet. Before dismissing …
Tech roundup blog #1
Welcome to the first technologywithin tech roundup blog. Here we’ll gather together some interesting and insightful articles from the world of tech. If you’d like to get in touch with us about any of the subjects or to have a chat about tech with one of our experts, contact us here. Using IoT tech is crucial for office planning and …
Creating a future proof technology strategy
It’s now been eight years since we were promised hover boards, power lacing trainers and the release of Jaws 19. This is of course according to the timelines from Back to the Future and while we could debate the many topics around time travel and Marty McFly we’ll instead use this blog to talk about looking to the future when …
Coworking spaces are the beating heart of local economies
To celebrate #EuropeanCoWorking Day on 10th May 2023, we hosted a London Coworking Assembly Breakfast at LentaSpace at Coppergate House in Spitalfields to explore ‘Why are coworking spaces the beating heart of your local economy?’. The panel of experts – Karen West-Whylie (CEO of Barking Enterprise Centre – BEC), Vibushan Thirukumar (Co-Founder of Oru Space) and Dale Thomson (Consultant at …
technologywithin announce expansion into mainland Europe
technologywithin, the flexible workspace technology specialist, announce expansion into mainland Europe. The incorporation of technologywithin BV in The Netherlands and new clients on the continent demonstrates a step forward in the businesses’ growth and development plans. “Next stop, Europe. There has been a shift of gear in the flexible workspace sector, formerly the domain of SME’s, larger global corporations are …
Space race: The pitfalls of jumping into operating flexible workspace
Flexible workspace is a hot topic, and understandably so: it allows landlords to tap into growing demand for shorter leases and generally carries a higher desk rate than traditional leases. It also allows landlords to spread the risk – losing a single tenant from a multi-let flex space is easier to swallow than losing a tenant on a traditional lease. …
We either need to break up broadband monopolies or nationalise connectivity
Think about it, if the water stops how long will it take you to notice? Turn off the internet, and with the majority of us glued to the phone or computer, you’d notice within seconds – very quickly broadband internet has become the fourth utility on par with gas, water and electricity. Similarly, they all share one thing, despite there …
Starting a new flexible workspace – Getting the tech right first time
In their ‘Future of Flex’ report from late 2022, the Instant Group showed that by 2025, 36% of commercial real estate landlords plan to offer their own flexible workspace. Alongside this, the report showed that 17% of landlords are looking to lease their space to an office provider and half of all landlords surveyed expect that between 16% and 25% …
Employees need workspaces that work for them in 2023
In the war for talent, savvy employers will have to shift their thinking if they are to hire the right people. When we talk about flexible workspaces, we often reflect on the bricks, design, breakout spaces and, of course, the hospitality. But rarely do we talk about how they are changing workplace culture and enabling flexible working. In response to …
5 key takeaways from Women in Flex and 3 top tips for flexing in flex
For International Women’s Day, we sponsored our second Women in Flex event with the Flexible Space Association hosted by our client Clockwise in Manchester. It was a superb evening with a host of women across the flexible workplace sector, from community managers through to marketeers and lawyers. It was a celebration of the sector and the women who make it. …