Thing-it provides a device-independent IoT platform that enables efficient booking and management of shared workspaces, including desks, meeting rooms, and parking, through real-time data analytics and sensor-driven insights. This platform addresses the challenges of space utilization and employee satisfaction in hybrid work environments by optimizing resource allocation and enhancing workplace experience.
Funding
$13.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many organizations struggle with inefficient management and underutilization of shared workspaces like desks, meeting rooms, and parking spots, leading to wasted resources and reduced employee satisfaction, especially in hybrid work environments. Traditional methods lack real-time data and automation, making it difficult to optimize space allocation and adapt to changing needs.
Solution
Thing-it offers a device-independent IoT platform that streamlines the booking and management of shared workspaces, leveraging real-time data analytics and sensor-driven insights to optimize resource allocation. The platform enables employees to easily book desks, meeting rooms, parking spaces, and lockers through an intuitive interface, while providing management with comprehensive data on space utilization and occupancy. By automating booking processes, providing real-time availability information, and integrating with existing systems like MS 365, Thing-it enhances the workplace experience and promotes a more efficient and sustainable use of office resources. The platform's data-centric approach allows organizations to make informed decisions about space planning, reduce operational costs, and create a hybrid work environment that balances space efficiency with employee satisfaction.
Target Audience
Thing-it targets enterprises and organizations of all sizes that are implementing hybrid work models and seeking to optimize their workspace utilization, enhance employee experience, and reduce operational costs.
Features
- Real-time occupancy monitoring through sensor integration for desks, meeting rooms, and parking spaces
- Automated booking and release of workspaces, including auto-checkout for no-shows
- Integration with MS 365 and Outlook for seamless booking and calendar synchronization
- Mobile app and kiosk screens for on-the-go booking and information access
- Data analytics dashboard providing insights into space utilization, occupancy patterns, and energy consumption
- Role-based access control and user rights management for secure and compliant operations (ISO 27001)
- Smart Locker management with keyless access via mobile phone and integration with existing locker hardware
- Digital signage integration for displaying real-time availability and wayfinding information