We’ve all heard the phrase, “Work smarter, not harder.” With the Internet of Things (abbreviated as IoT), this has become more and more of a reality for businesses, organizations, and nonprofits. Technology and the Internet are vastly available now more than ever before. So how can your company or nonprofit benefit from these advancements? The real struggle isn’t finding new technology to incorporate into your office, but to find the right technology to implement.
Here we’ve compiled a list of the best IoT tech that almost every work environment should find useful.
Automated Coffee Makers
It’s the juice that fuels your entire office in the morning and even gives everyone the boost they need in the afternoon to finish the day strong. Of course we’re talking about coffee. While you probably have a regular coffee maker in your office kitchen, if it doesn’t connect to your Wi-fi, you could be missing out on some serious benefits. Smart coffee makers connect to the Internet and can be controlled right from a smartphone. This means you can spend less time making it and more time waking it!
Security Cameras
Security cameras are great for obvious safety precautions. However, nowadays you can use them for even more. You can now send live stream right to your smartphone. This means that if you’re expecting a client, you can simply watch on your phone for his or her arrival. This is also great for employees who work odd hours and are at the office later than the typical 9 – 5.
Hosted Phone Systems
A hosted phone system is a web-based communication system that allows you to have a phone and data plan for no capital expense and a low-fixed price calling. There are many benefits to having this technology in your office space. For example, you can have faxes sent automatically as a PDF to your email! Also, extension dialing across the enterprise from any location is perfect for your employees who telecommute. Learn more about the benefits of hosted phone systems here!
Technology in the office needs to be the perfect mix of efficient and helpful, while also being intuitive and affordable. What technology does your workplace utilize? We love to hear about your experiences.
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