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Futureproofing the workplace: Why the buildings of 2050 will be the same, but smarter
Smart Cities

Futureproofing the workplace: Why the buildings of 2050 will be the same, but smarter

By 2050 city skylines may look familiar, but AI-driven design and data will quietly transform offices into smarter, adaptive ecosystems.

By Marcel Zalloua • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025

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rf IDEAS adds Gallagher badge support in Apple Wallet
Physical Security

rf IDEAS adds Gallagher badge support in Apple Wallet

Workplaces can now use one mobile badge for doors, sign-on and printing, reducing separate enrolment and issuance for each system.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Shure launches MXA925 ceiling mic with AI upgrades
Unified Communications

Shure launches MXA925 ceiling mic with AI upgrades

Meeting rooms with poor acoustics are set to hear clearer speech, as the new array adds AI echo, noise and reverb suppression.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Bureau opens first London showroom & new booth range
Hybrid & Remote Work

Bureau opens first London showroom & new booth range

European buyers can now see Bureau's booths in person as the company expands beyond Australia and North America with a London base.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Eptura adds AI tools & real-time workplace analytics
Data Analytics

Eptura adds AI tools & real-time workplace analytics

Facility teams could gain a clearer view of office use and maintenance as Eptura rolls out AI assistants, live analytics and shared data tools.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
Firewalls

Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites

Rising AI traffic is pushing firms to treat wireless upgrades as a growth bet, with most planning bigger budgets and faster refreshes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 4th Apr 2026
Logitech unveils Rally AI cameras for hybrid boardrooms
Unified Communications

Logitech unveils Rally AI cameras for hybrid boardrooms

Logitech launches Rally AI cameras with in-wall mounting, multi-camera Teams and Zoom support, and automated framing for hybrid boardrooms.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Logitech maps five key trends for the hybrid office
Unified Communications

Logitech maps five key trends for the hybrid office

Logitech predicts tech-first, flexible offices in 2026 as firms redesign hybrid workspaces for collaboration, personal kit and meeting equity.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Vertex Group names Puneeta Rajwant to lead India push
Smart Cities

Vertex Group names Puneeta Rajwant to lead India push

Vertex Group names Puneeta Rajwant to steer India expansion, InfraTech launch and drive its Vertex 2.0 agenda towards INR ₹1,000 crore.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn
Data Analytics

Nexer achieves fifth year of growth despite tech sector downturn

Nexer reports a 35% turnover rise for 2024, marking five years of growth despite tech sector downturn and economic uncertainty in the UK.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

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Logic launches Pods for cleaner enterprise meetings
Unified Communications

Logic launches Pods for cleaner enterprise meetings

It aims to cut clutter and installation headaches as firms rework meeting rooms for hybrid work and routine video calls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Logic launches Workspaces for flexible hybrid offices
Digital Signage

Logic launches Workspaces for flexible hybrid offices

Businesses can now reconfigure meeting spaces faster as hybrid working drives demand for modular office infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Smart Spaces unveils Max AI agent to transform office management
Hybrid & Remote Work

Smart Spaces unveils Max AI agent to transform office management

Smart Spaces launches Max, an AI workplace concierge to simplify office management and enhance user interaction within smart commercial buildings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
International Smart Space Exhibition in Hangzhou
Smart Cities

International Smart Space Exhibition in Hangzhou

The September trade fair will give builders and city planners a platform for smart space products as Hangzhou steps up its digital economy push.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 19th Jul 2025
Nexer names Gareth Mitchell-Jones UK Data & AI Lead
Data Analytics

Nexer names Gareth Mitchell-Jones UK Data & AI Lead

Nexer Enterprise Applications has named Gareth Mitchell-Jones as Head of Data and AI UK to drive advanced Microsoft-based solutions across sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Sat, 3rd May 2025
GEBT 2024 builds solid foundations for business opportunities in smart spaces
Smart Cities

GEBT 2024 builds solid foundations for business opportunities in smart spaces

Record overseas buyer interest at Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2024 signalled growing demand for smart spaces and home automation.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Office procedures and design standards set to change
Hybrid & Remote Work

Office procedures and design standards set to change

Companies may rethink desk assignments, cleaning routines and remote working as pandemic-era habits reshape office design and technology.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020