Seven seconds. That’s all it takes for a first impression to harden into a lasting perception. That's all it takes when a prospective client is stepping through your lobby doors deciding what kind of company you are. The polished floors, lighting, and welcome desk all play a role, but in today’s business climate, it’s the technology that speaks the loudest. A dynamic video wall might display a looping montage of your latest product launches, a real-time social media feed celebrating client wins, or a stunning visual journey through your company’s history. Interactive displays could let visitors navigate a touchscreen map to find their meeting room, or browse recent sustainability initiatives. Digital signage might greet them by name and highlight relevant case studies from their industry.

Although the stirrings of a digital revolution have been present for years, the COVID-19 crisis that rocked the globe in 2020 catalyzed an abrupt shift from in-person to remote work for organizations in Scottsdale, AZ, and across the U.S. And now that employees have gotten a taste of the work-from-home life, there’s no going back to the way work was performed before. 

Organizations are beginning to accept that the digital workplace is here to stay. Successfully embracing the shift to digital means investing in the technologies that foster communications, collaboration, and innovation among remote and in-person employees. Technology manufacturers like Crestron are guiding the digital evolution with products like Crestron Flex and XiO Cloud that enable globally dispersed hybrid workforces to thrive.

Keep reading to learn more about where we see the digital workplace moving over the next few years.