Evolution and Expansion of the Flexible Office Market Organisations of all sizes more than ever need flexible office spaces that enable them to easily scale up, down and diversify as needed, adapting to swiftly changing environments - says Mick Heys Vice President, Future of WorkSpace & Imaging, IDC EMEA in their recent report. Read on for more.
Flexible Spaces Have Evolved and Now Need to Guarantee Productivity and Peace of Mind ... The flexibility paradigm is here to stay.
Once being a requirement only for freelancers and start-ups, it has become widespread across all organisation sizes and in all aspects of business. The flexible office industry now needs to address a wider set of requirements:
CORPORATE: consistent corporate image and solid IT Still in its infancy, this segment demands strong corporate identity, consistent offices across the globe and bespoke IT offering peace of mind. Larger companies are eager to shift the risk of having long-term real estate provided that operators are up to the task with SLAs.
SMEs: employee experience and productivity Recognised as the fastest-growing segment, SMEs often don’t have dedicated resources to provision services but still need to present a dedicated professional space that reflects their identity. To capture this opportunity, flexible office space providers need to ensure a solid IT layer that guarantees productivity.
START-UPS: networking, community, and events This segment comprises individuals and start-ups with strong community engagement and basic IT requirements. Criticality of IT infrastructure and bespoke amenities TIME Corporate flexible space: medium to large enterprises Flexible office: established small-medium companies
CO-WORKING: casual and relaxed atmosphere targeting freelancers and start-ups Established companies require IT peace of mind and guaranteed productivity. To capture this opportunity and accompany customers on their journey, operators need solid scalable IT infrastructure.
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