The cosy spaces are open to anyone for as long as they need while the libraries are open. You can read more about warm spaces in Torfaen here. The process of turning a space into a place starts with creating better, more inclusive employee experiences—and then capturing and accruing the data from those experiences to provide insights that guide further space optimization. That’s why Microsoft Teams Rooms is the right starting point for your organization. It not only is one of the most critical hybrid enablers in every office but its usage and management data will be leveraged in Microsoft Places.

As part of the campaign, Torfaen Libraries will be hosting a number of drop in events between now and Christmas including: The Principles are structured into three sections that relate to the phases of creating connected places. The first step in designing, building, and operating a connected place is to develop an understanding and context for it. To better manage physical space, leaders need space insights such as utilization data, energy-saving opportunities, and occupancy trends. These valuable inputs are what guide dynamic space adjustments on a particular day, like changing excess huddle rooms to overbooked collaboration rooms. And with advanced knowledge of expected occupancy, leaders can go further with their space optimization, reducing available floors on lighter days—saving energy expenditures and improving workplace experience. Leaders can also aggregate trends about people and places across their entire portfolio, creating more flexible, dynamic, and sustainable places that support new ways of working. Screens simulated and reflect the vision for the product. Features shown may not be available when the product becomes generally available. Your QR code is your membership card in digital format. You can use it to access your full membership number and, scan into some of our selected centres. We are determined to make our centres community hubs, welcoming and inclusive for everyone. That is why we are constantly looking at ways to make our leisure centres more accessible.

Microsoft Places

We created Business Connect to provide Apple users around the world with the most accurate information for places to eat, shop, travel, and more,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services. “Apple Business Connect gives every business owner the tools they need to connect with customers more directly, and take more control over the way billions of people see and engage with their products and services every day.” Reimagining the workplace to support true flexibility will require technology to bridge the physical and digital divide. To do that, a new category of technology solutions is emerging called Connected Workplace. The Connected Workplace helps create modern workplaces equipped with technology that enables every employee to achieve their best outcomes. It then uses the information collected from modern workplaces to learn so places can easily adapt to employees’ changing needs.

We’re proud to partner with industry leaders across all segments of the Connected Workplace market: Experience, Platform, Infrastructure, Environment, and Planning. Accenture The fundamental aim of a connected place is to enhance the quality of living for citizens through collaborative, interactive, and connected technology. Today I’m excited to introduce Microsoft Places, our new connected workplace platform that will reimagine hybrid and in-person work. This platform delivers solutions that coordinate where work happens, modernize the office with intelligent technology, and optimize the workplace for changing needs.This resource forms part of the Secure Connected Places Playbook developed for local authorities by DSIT in collaboration with Plexal, Daintta and Configured Things. The resources in the Playbook are alpha-grade and will be subject to further testing and iteration. 1. Executive summary 1.1 What is this resource? Showcases, a new feature in the place card, helps businesses present customers with offers and incentives, like seasonal menu items, product discounts, and more. Businesses can easily update the Showcase section of their place card through Business Connect. Showcases are available to businesses in the US beginning today, and will be available to businesses globally in coming months. The process of turning a space into a place starts with creating better, more inclusive employee experiences—and then capturing and accruing the data from those experiences to provide insights that guide further space optimization. That’s why Microsoft Teams Rooms is the right starting point for your organization. It not only is one of the most critical hybrid enablers in every office, but its usage and management data will be leveraged in Microsoft Places. The free tool allows businesses of all sizes to customise the way their information appears across Apple apps Cuppa and a chat: Tuesdays 9.30am-12pm Cwmbran Library,Thursdays 11.15am-12.15pm Blaenavon, Fridays 2pm-4pm Pontypool

Let’s go deeper into each of these areas to bring Microsoft Places to life. Coordinate where work happens to achieve the right outcomes The National Cyber Strategy 2022 outlined the Government’s objective for the UK to be at the forefront of the secure and sustainable adoption of connected places technology. Technology can dramatically improve the in-office experience, especially places that were not built for hybrid work. With wayfinding, you’ll no longer waste time looking for the right conference room or following outdated building signs; instead, you’ll be able to access a map on your mobile device that guides you to the right place. Hot desk booking will allow you to see where your closest colleagues are sitting and choose your desk accordingly. And once you get to the right room, Microsoft Teams Rooms empowers everyone to participate regardless of location, thanks to its thoughtful, inclusive features. With the goal of rebuilding and strengthening bonds, Microsoft Places will also facilitate serendipitous meet-ups, allowing colleagues to easily create impromptu meet-ups and share with others in the office. With Places, offices are more responsive to everyone’s needs. Screens simulated and reflect the vision for the product. Features shown may not be available when the product becomes generally available. Optimize space and costs for changing needsWaste management: using sensors to improve the visibility of waste levels and oversight of suppliers, measuring their ability to meet their agreed service levels. A group of people, processes and technologies that conform to a policy to achieve a desired objective Critical infrastructure and utilities: crowd monitoring to determine town centre business and provide citizens with information on the best times to shop, or the use of smart local energy systems to reduce pressure on the grid. They offer skilled and knowledgeable staff that can provide people with help and assistance to access information that supports their health and wellbeing, and can signpost to further support services.