essensys works with over a thousand shared workspace locations in 27 different countries globally. We're kind of lucky, and it gives us a tremendous amount of insight into different markets and operating models.
Whether Serviced Offices or Coworking Spaces, we see some of the common challenges that arise whether they be people, process or technology problems or needs. We've tried to summarize some of the common trends we see - and how those issues should be opportunities to automate tasks.
Outsourced Workspace Technology Part III: Choosing your Technology Partner
By Steve Eveleigh, Chief Marketing Officer, essensys
Part I and II of this series prove a valid business case around partnering with technology experts to deliver workspace software and infrastructure. However, how do you decide who is the best partner? Vetting and selecting a technology partner is a taxing responsibility for any flexible or shared workspace CEO, IT Manager or center director. Like any business partnership, decision-makers must evaluate the specific needs of the business, long-term goals within their marketplace, and the value of services against their budget.
Be ready to assess the contenders based on their experience and knowledgeability within the industry sector, their capabilities today and their vision for the future. Service, stability and customer testimonials are also key factors to consider when determining which vendor will best suit your needs.
Service should be an operator's main concern when shopping for the best shared workspace technology solution and here's why.
BY STEVE EVELEIGH, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, ESSENSYS
Deskmag’s annual Global Coworking Survey results are out - The 2017 Coworking Forecast - and as usual, it’s one of the most interesting, comprehensive and useful pieces of research available for our industry. Thanks to Carsten from Deskmag for taking on the mammoth task of collecting, sorting and analyzing all of the data. A task that we all - operators and vendors - benefit from tremendously. We’ve been through the results with a fine-toothed comb and picked out a few highlights below.