Articles on occupancy-sensors
How Occupancy Sensors Work: A Technical Guide for Facilities Teams
Occupancy sensors detect the presence of people in office spaces using PIR, ultrasonic, or optical technology. This guide explains how facilities teams use sensor data to verify actual office utilization, automate desk releases, and reduce real estate costs based on real usage patterns rather than unreliable calendar reservations.
By Oliver Wright
The Complete Guide to Occupancy Sensors for Workplace Analytics
Occupancy sensors provide real-time data on how employees use office space. By tracking actual presence instead of just calendar bookings, workplace teams can optimize real estate costs and enforce office policies. This guide covers sensor types, integration with booking systems, and how to use data to improve office utilization.
By Nora Bradford
How to Install Occupancy Sensors Without Disrupting Your Workplace
Workplace occupancy sensors provide real utilization data that calendar bookings often miss. Successful installation involves selecting non-intrusive hardware, planning deployment for low-traffic hours, and integrating sensors into a unified workplace operations system. This guide covers the technical and operational steps to deploy sensors while maintaining employee privacy and office productivity.
By Evelyn Parker
Sensor Data vs. Booking Data: Why You Need Both for Accurate Utilization
Office utilization tracking often relies on incomplete information. Booking data shows what employees planned to do, while sensor data shows what actually happened. To get an accurate view of workplace operations, facilities teams need a unified system that reconciles these two data sources. This guide explains how to use both to eliminate ghost bookings and optimize real estate costs.