Tech Roadmap: Space And Workplace Management Solutions

Ibrahim Yate

Ibrahim Yate

Susan Clarke

Susan Clarke

09 Jun, 2020

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Executive Summary

This Tech Roadmap analysis clarifies the business value, pace of innovation and maturity of 22 technologies that optimize space and workplace management processes. Executives and managers responsible for selecting and implementing space and workplace management technologies should use this structured assessment to prioritize spending decisions and shortlist suppliers. The analysis pinpoints solutions that deliver high business value, such as Wi-Fi-driven occupancy analytics, visitor management systems and real-time space monitoring, and explains how they will progress to the next phase of their sales cycle. The report covers solutions that support use cases across space management, workplace services delivery, initiatives geared towards supporting wellbeing as well as productivity, and COVID-19 preparedness. 

Introducing Tech Roadmap Analysis  
Key Questions Answered By Tech Roadmap Analysis
Tech Roadmap Aligns Investments With Business Value 

Tech Roadmap For Space And Workplace Management Software  

Tech Roadmap Methodology  
Five Market Phases Segment Solution Maturity
Three Solution Life Cycles Differentiate Business Value
Solution Adoption And Success Influence Positioning
Pace Of Innovation Determines Time To Next Phase In The Life Cycle

Phase 1. Research And Development  
1.1 Human Microchip Implant For Workplace Services
1.2 AI-Powered Floor Plan Design
1.3 Workplace Contact Tracing App

Phase 2. Launch  
2.1 Digital Twin For Space Management
2.2 BIM For Space Management
2.3 Workspace Control App
2.4 Access Control Monitoring System
2.5 AI-Powered Digital Workplace Assistant 
2.6 Image Recognition Sensor
2.7 Indoor Environmental Monitoring Software
2.8 Location-Based Services
2.9 Intelligent Workplace Restacking

Phase 3. Growth  
3.1 Integrated Workplace Management System
3.2 Occupant Engagement App
3.3 Wi-Fi Driven Occupancy Analytics 
3.4 Visitor Management System
3.5 Workplace Management Software
3.6 Workplace Thermal Imaging
3.7 Real-Time Space Monitoring Software

Phase 4. Maturity  
4.1 Move Management Solution
4.2 Space Reservation System
4.3 Video-Based People Counting

Figure 1. Tech Roadmap For Space And Workplace Management Software 
Accruent, Acuity Brands, AgilQuest, AIG, AlertEnterprise, Amazon, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ambisense, Apple, Arcadis, ARCHIBUS, ARM, Arup, AssetWorks, Asure Software, Autodesk, Awair, Axiomatic Technology, Axis Communications, Bentley Systems, Biohax International, BioTeq, Bosch, Bournemouth Airport, Brivo, CBRE, centre:mk, Cisco, Cityzenith, Cloudbooking, Cohesion, Collectiveview, Comfy, Condeco, Confederation of British Industry, Critical Core, CrowdComfort, Dangerous Things, DBS Bank, Deloitte, Density, DoorDash, EcoDomus, EMS Software, Enertiv, Envoy, Epicenter, Euclid, Eutech Group, Facebook, Finch, FLIR Systems, FM:Systems, FSI, G4S, Gensler, GEOMAP, Gooee, Google, Graphisoft, Grubhub, Hamilton Apps, HERE Technologies, Hexagon, HID Global, Honeywell, HqO, Hyphen, IBM, Ikeda Architecture, iLobby, Intelligent Energy Systems, iOFFICE, ISS, JLL, Kinexon, Lobbipad, Locatee, Locix, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Lone Rooftop, Lyft, Lyrtech, Mapiq, Maptician, MathWorks, Matrix Booking, Metrikus, Microshare, Microsoft, Mitie, MRI Software, Narita International Airport, Nemetschek Group, NFS Technology Group, Nuvap, OccupEye, Office App, OfficeSpace Software, Onuma System, OpenTable, Optotherm, OSRAM, Pixel Velocity, PlaceOS, Planon, PointGrab, ProLease Software, Pronestor, Proxyclick, PwC, Quuppa, Rapal, Red Bull, Rifiniti, Rigado, Robin Powered, Roomzilla, Rosmiman, Salesforce, Schneider Electric, SecuriGroup, Security & Safety Things, Sembient, Serraview, Service Works Group, Siemens, Sierra, Sign In App, Signify, Sine, Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore Government, Singapore Ministry of Health, Slack, SmartSpace Software, Smartway2, Sodexo, Sony, Space Connect, SpaceIQ, Spaceti, Spacewell, Spica Technologies, SwipedOn, Tango, Teem, Tekla, Thing Technologies, ThoughtWire, TINYpulse, Traction Guest, Trade Union Congress, Trimble, Uber, UbiqiSense, Ultinous, Vattenfall, Vectorworks, VergeSense, Veristream, Visionect, Visitly, VivaLNK, VivoKey, VLogic, Vodafone, WeWork, Whole Foods Market, WhosOnLocation, Willow, X.ai, zLink

About the Authors

Ibrahim Yate

Ibrahim Yate

Senior Analyst

Ibrahim is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice, which he joined in 2016. His current agenda covers innovation in software and hardware solutions for spa...

Susan Clarke

Susan Clarke

Research Director

Susan leads the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace managem...

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