All Wired Up: Digitizing the Washington, D.C. Meeting Space

According to a recent article that appeared in Computer Business Review, office managers believe that improved technology will enhance communication and collaboration efforts in meeting spaces. A recent survey conducted by global technology company Barco states that 59 percent of the survey’s respondents (which comprised more than 300 senior business managers in the EMEA region) expect their meeting rooms to be fully digitally equipped by 2014. Twenty-five percent expected the same results by 2016, while 9 percent expected the same results by 2020.

Barco states that digitization was a growing concern among employees who need secure access and virtual conferencing support while stationed in remote locations. Conference rooms that are equipped with the latest web, audio, and video conferencing systems and high resolution overhead projectors can enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing in such environments. Fortunately, companies that offer virtual office solutions, like Metro Offices, can provide the virtual Washington, D.C. meeting space that businesses need.

The District of Columbia has a diversified economy, with the federal government accounting for approximately 29 percent of jobs. Both federal government agencies and businesses will require the most advanced technological solutions to ensure seamless communication, enhanced productivity, and tighter security. Technological solutions also have to take into account workers’ mobility, considering that 91 percent of surveyed respondents said they work remotely on a regular basis.

Greater mobility requires more flexible meeting spaces that can support a greater range of technologies conducive to virtual conferencing. While meetings are still largely centered on presentations—with 92 percent of surveyed respondents citing support for presentation software such as PowerPoint as their main priority—there is a growing demand for digital media and electronic device support systems. It was further noted that 82 percent of surveyed respondents bring devices such as laptops and tablets to meetings.

Videoconferencing solutions ensure that meetings and presentations are conducted even if some participants are remotely located. Companies that provide virtual office solutions, like Metro Offices, provide the affordable meeting space Washington, D.C. businesses need. Aside from cutting-edge technology and technical support, companies that provide virtual office solutions also offer dedicated bandwidth, high-speed Internet, onsite administrative support, and high resolution multi-media projectors.
The latest collaborate set-ups ensure that multiple participants can be on screen at the same time; these participants can also give their presentations in excellent image quality. The latest developments in state-of-the-art meeting room technology is changing the way large corporations, small companies, government contractors, and teleworkers are doing business. In a world that is being increasingly connected using telecommunication systems, even remote workers can take part in meetings without having to be physically present.

Kathlene Buchanan

As the founder of Metro Offices, she has championed workspace innovation since 1989, inspired by the creativity and drive of their 30,000+ clients. Woman-owned and locally focused, the company tailors its spaces to meet the unique needs of every business.

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