Real-Time Occupancy Monitoring
by Cisco Spaces
Do more with occupancy data
Discover how occupancy monitoring can help you monitor the flow of people through your facilities, ensure safety compliance and enable a safe return to the workplace.
Monitor people count and behavior in real-time
With the Right Now app, monitor your building occupancy in real-time. Also get a view of cumulative footfall during the day. The app receives telemetry from Wi-Fi, BLE, RFID and wired sensors.
Compare with historical averages
Compare current data with a historical average to calculate the busiest days of the week, time of the day, etc. Uncover trends and opportunities for improving user experience, optimizing space and operations.
Who is this for?
IT
Facilities
- Looking to understand hotspots and improve safety by avoiding overcrowding in your spaces? Occupancy monitoring is the solution for you.
- Dispatch housekeeping only when required, by tracking real-time occupancy and usage of your spaces.
- Dynamically optimize HVAC and lighting systems based on occupancy and save energy
How it works?
Your Cisco network as a sensor for occupancy
Occupancy & Density Tracking in the field
Like to know more about this Cisco Spaces use case and how it makes a difference? Learn how it helps improve safety and compliance within buildings…
Try Real-Time Occupancy Monitoring today.
All you need is your existing Cisco network and Cisco Spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is occupancy monitoring?
Occupancy monitoring is the process of counting the number of people present in a specific area in real time. With Cisco Spaces, you can use your existing network infrastructure to gather real-time data on floor usage and foot traffic. By understanding how spaces are used, organizations can make informed decisions about space allocation, enhance workplace efficiency, and make sure that safety protocols are maintained.
Why is occupancy monitoring important?
Occupancy monitoring offers detailed insights into how spaces are used. By monitoring historical occupancy data of various areas, you can optimize space allocation, boost operational efficiency, and also ensure that safety regulations are followed. This also supports better decision-making for future workspace planning and resource management. Having a clear understanding of occupancy patterns is also important to improving workplace experiences, by creating spaces that align with actual usage and demands.
Can occupancy monitoring improve energy efficiency?
Yes! Occupancy monitoring solutions accurately monitor when and where spaces are occupied. Smart Rooms by Cisco Spaces enable automated adjustments to lighting, heating, and cooling systems based on real-time occupancy. This ensures that energy is only used where and when it’s needed, preventing unnecessary consumption and reducing utility costs. This intelligent management also supports sustainability goals by minimizing a building’s environmental footprint.
How can I use occupancy data to improve my workplace?
By analyzing how and when spaces are used, you can optimize layout designs to better suit your team’s needs, ensuring high-demand areas are easily accessible and underused areas are repurposed. Using these insights and analytics will also help reduce scheduling conflicts and improve the overall availability of meeting and event spaces.
Furthermore, understanding occupancy trends helps in planning for future expansion, improving resource allocation.
