As we gradually return to work and require a more flexible approach to using workspaces, it will be vital for the majority of businesses to implement effective room booking solutions. Employees are likely to adopt more variable working patterns and will meet when necessary and potentially less frequently. So there will be a growing demand for real time solutions that enable employees to view availability and book meeting room spaces that meet their needs, as and when required. New technology now allows users to select a room that meets their requirements, with any additional equipment or services they need, in advance. Facilities managers need to manage room occupancy and adjust this over time. Room booking systems can help do this and can be integrated with room control and sensors to create a fully automated and streamlined experience. These solutions also provide a means to centralise fault management.

Automation is valuable for minimising touch. You can control multiple AV systems in different locations from a single, secure dashboard. This dashboard is another tool to support unnecessary movement around buildings, letting a central administrator check workspace status from anywhere and reducing the need for IT staff to visit meeting spaces.