Steelcase’s foray into the data science behind the office revolves around a sensor network and analytics to measure real estate and physical space utilization and then optimize it.
Office furniture maker Steelcase plans to embed sensors in the workplace to analyze real estate utilization and optimize space to improve productivity.
The move, enabled by Microsoft’s Azure Internet of things platform, is another example of digital transformation and how multiple sectors are becoming technology-enabled. Steelcase is aiming to transition from an office product company to one centered around workplace productivity.