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· 04 · Vol 0ne ® The attitudes of occupiers and end- users have changed, and expectations are now higher than they’ve ever been. Workers want offices that are sustainable, convenient and give them the user- experience they’ve come to expect in their personal lives. Whether this is simply tapping their phone to gain access, immediate lift calling, or simple lighting and heating controls. Beyond this, it’s never been more important for businesses to truly understand the footprint of their operation. Whether this is in their battle to meet net-zero targets or simply through a drive to keep waste consumption as low as possible. The companies who have contributed to this magazine are all paving the way to a better, more convenient, secure and greener future for us all. It’s always a pleasure to partner with companies like this to affect genuine change. Our core focus at Smart Spaces is to optimise environments for people and the planet. We couldn’t do this without the help of our amazing partners. We hope you enjoy the read and don’t hesitate to reach out if you want to find out more about what Smart Spaces or any of our partners can offer. Best, Dan Drogman Smart Spaces The future is now By Dan Drogman Smart Spaces Welcome to the first edition of Spaces, the magazine brought to you by Smart Spaces. In this issue, you’ll read key insights from some of the best and brightest minds across the smart building sector. From unearthing the genuine opportunities for AI, to taking a deep dive into ESG, from the hybrid work debate to the importance of digital identities. In these pages, you’ll find contributions from HID, Genetec, KONE, XY Sense, Epishine, Axis Communications, Metra Smart Locker Systems, Ideal Networks and WasteTracker. We even have an insightful eight page report from PropTech Connect and Mutebox on ‘the global office trends reshaping the modern workspace landscape’. Reading through these articles, one thing becomes clear: The future is now. For many years, we’ve discussed and pontificated about the tech breakthroughs that would change the way we interact with our workplaces. Yet, now is the time for action (and integration). Our core focus at Smart Spaces is to optimise environments for people and the planet.