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30. April 2010 18:29
Networking technology and virtual desktops are set to make office space redundant.
A study produced by a think tank and the Institute of Directors predicts that virtual desktops are leading to a reduced demand for office space. Companies are using new technology to work from a variety of locations such as at home or on the road and only using an office when they book a conference room for meetings with clients.
Dave Coplin, national technology officer at Microsoft UK, said, "Companies will be a bit more aggressive with how much office space they need. The savings in the short term will be around office space.
At best, 55% of office space is used at any one time, leaving 45% unused. That is 45% of your office costs."
This means that in years to come social networking technology and virtual desktops will help businesses to be more efficient and to deliver better services to their clients. With schemes already in place, such as booking bureaus as and when needed, it seems inevitable that virtual desktops are the way forward for commercial organisations.
Mr Coplin said of the changing technology tides, "We have talked for a while about the death of the desk phone. Now we are talking about the death of the desk. It’s not just about working from home. There are compelling reasons for working from a variety of locations."
The networking bug already seems to be having a significant impact across business hubs like London, Birmingham and Manchester, with more and more businesses realising the benefits it can offer.
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