The technological transformation of IoT, 5G and artificial intelligence requires coworking spaces to adapt as smart, innovative and attractive offices for entrepreneurship and the evolution of projects. But, to what extent will the internet of things affect us?
Coworking is one of the best examples of technological growth in Spain, especially in cities like Barcelona and Madrid. Barcelona has already positioned itself among cities like London or Berlin, among others, attracting investments and new companies that come to stay and opt for coworkings in Barcelona. New technology companies want to establish themselves in Barcelona and that requires infrastructures capable of meeting the needs of new companies. Today, coworkings have the capacity to adapt to the technological demand. The attraction of talent in these spaces is powerful and an attraction for millennials.
How will IoT and 5G be implemented in Coworking?
Here is the Internet of Things. Connectivity with everything and everyone. With IoT we can connect to all kinds of devices on the Internet: cars, sports equipment, refrigerators and even shoes. They can store data on the number of steps, calculate routes, how many calories you've burned, etc. Imagine that. A key word that is indispensable for this new era is data. Working data with the objective of providing products that generate benefits for consumers will be the key to connect with our devices, to connect with the home or our office. Therefore, coworking spaces have to implement and provide technological support, attract new companies, for example those businesses that work remotely.
The digitization of the physical world will connect different devices to different products with each other, in this way all will be connected and will have the peculiarity that this connectivity will exchange information. Therefore, coworking must be digitized, offering coworking spaces in Barcelona for hours will have its technological advantages, will work in remote formats and will be connected to the new ecosystem.
Given what has been said so far, the real estate market is moving quickly to implement IoT in buildings and achieve a great end-user experience. Real Estate has to be a pioneer in technology. We spend a lot of time at home connected and soon we will be connected to the fridge, TV, computer or washing machine. With 5G we can know what we have inside the fridge, what products are close to expiring, the amount of food, etc. Years ago we saw what we now call the Internet of Things as distant and unattainable, but technology is advancing by leaps and bounds.
IoT in buildings: Real Estate has to be a pioneer in technology. We spend a lot of time at home connected and soon we will be connected to the fridge, TV, computer or washing machine. With 5G we can know what we have inside the fridge, what products are close to expiring, the quantity of food, etc.
The possibility of creating alliances with other companies, networking and moving in digital environments makes coworking a great option. In addition, more young people and marketing professionals are choosing to work in other locations and be constantly on the move to open up new opportunities.
Collaborative work with IoT
The corporate real estate sector has updated data that says that 47% of workers under 35 years old work in third party spaces or offices. Many of the coworkings in Barcelona offer personalized spaces, with great connection and with the option to establish working relationships with other companies or freelancers. Collaborative and remote work is gaining strength every day and many companies outsource their work to reduce costs.
Our lives are going down the path of automation and the collaborative relationship of devices with humans. IoT technology is implementing these innovations through 5G to provide smart spaces and connect people. However, IoT is not limited to consumer products. A useful case that is already being used in several cities in Europe is the garbage that accumulates in city dumpsters by implementing an alert system or urban centers that warn about the amount of garbage there. With 5G we have live data.
Cybersecurity the great challenge of IOT and Real Estate
Unfortunately, there are also security concerns and more so with so many connected devices, making our lives easier but vulnerable in terms of security. Imagine a hacker being able to remotely open your front door... It is important that all these devices store large amounts of data about your location and your actions during the day to establish a consistent and familiar relationship.
The Internet of Things is growing rapidly and bringing new benefits and challenges to our daily lives, so coworkers offer guarantees in the workplace: professionalism, community and security. Opportunities for entrepreneurs are multiplying. The combination of coworking and technology makes these workspaces and ongoing collaboration vital.
Therefore, the Internet of Things is betting on issues such as home automation or smart car, solutions that offer people, however IoT can become too invasive. This is where we have the responsibility to choose and to whom and for what reason I give my data. There is the Data Protection Act, but we decide which applications and what information we provide. For example, Alexa really invades our privacy, so it's up to me to decide how much intensity I want. The good thing is that these systems help us in our day-to-day lives.
Some safety features that could serve as a meaningful regulatory baseline for all geographies. These features include:
- Device identification, the IoT device can be uniquely identified logically and physically.
- Device configuration, you can change the software and firmware configuration of the IoT device.
- Data protection, the IoT device can protect the data it stores and transmits from unauthorized access and modification.
In short, the digitalization of things allows connectivity everywhere. Coworkings will be promoters of this digital transformation that will not leave anyone indifferent. These workspaces such as Aticco Barcelona already allow you to connect information for example through the digital footprint that gives you access to buildings 24 hours a day.
You choose what to connect to and when to connect. Cybersecurity will be in high demand and security levels must be well prepared for the 5G revolution and Artificial Intelligence. In addition to Big Data, voice search and the information we give to devices will become a crucial process for the correct functioning and interaction with connected devices.
Do you want to experience this IoT revolution with us?
These work ecosystems are part of this digital transformation and Aticco is already connected so that people working in coworkings in Barcelona achieve their goals efficiently and intelligently. While IoT is maturing, offices are preparing for the next revolution. Every day everything is going faster, what has been implemented during these years will become obsolete, hence the need for a more advanced and qualified upgrade to provide a state-of-the-art service.