Despite Covid-19: Collaborative working in the office of the future

Working in the office of the future will look different from what we are used to in the past. The trend toward home offices has been forced to accelerate considerably by the pandemic. But working in the age of Covid-19 doesn’t mean giving up collaborative working. Editing documents together has long become commonplace thanks to cloud and video conferencing. But for some tasks, two-dimensional presence is not enough. With innovative tools such as HoloLens Mixed Reality Glasses, a virtual desk can become a fully usable workplace thanks to augmented and virtual reality – even in factories, development departments and to support on-the-spot craft activities.

How does collaborative work in virtual space work?

Of course, nothing works without the Internet. But with an appropriate broadband connection, the possibilities in the virtual workplace are considerably greater than most companies have yet internalized. Covid-19 is forcing decision-makers in large companies, as well as in mid-sized and small firms, to find new ways to make collaborative working not only efficient, but also secure. But a complete home office architecture involves more than just an Internet connection and a laptop with a video camera. AR glasses like the HoloLens 2, in combination with powerful software, can strengthen the sense of community in almost any industry and make workflows extremely easy. One example can best illustrate this. In product development, close coordination and discussions are part of everyday life. With AR glasses, the virtual working environment can be designed in such a way that the field of vision can be shared during video conferences. Important information or assistance can be exchanged faster and better between the discussion partners. The merging of real and virtual environments can help with repairs or concrete instructions for action, for example. If necessary, 3D animations can be played back directly in the field of vision of those involved. Concrete interaction with 3D objects is also possible. However, this requires a well thought-out virtual infrastructure.

Virtual infrastructure from professionals

Our full-service agency Plansysteme specializes in creating virtual environments or individual rooms entirely according to individual needs. After all, even in the real world, every industry has its own requirements and special features. The great advantage of our virtual solutions is that at Plansysteme you get all services from a single source – so everything is perfectly coordinated. From initial concepts as part of an individual consultation, to the use of data glasses and customized software solutions, to the associated support, you get a complete package that works in everyday life. We have been active in this field for more than 20 years and can therefore draw on the necessary experience and expertise needed in a modern working environment. Your virtual infrastructure can be scaled at will and is therefore suitable for simple office environments as well as for large development and production departments of major corporations. For this purpose, we develop suitable AR and VR software solutions on request, which are specially adapted to the requirements of Industrie 4.0. As one of the few German Microsoft Mixed Reality partners, we are also able to sell the well-known and proven HoloLens data glasses for virtual holograms. Test the possibilities and make an appointment for the free initial consultation by the expert team of Plansysteme.

Conclusion: The virtual office is not a gimmick

Many decision-makers have long delayed the introduction of home office and virtual structures in the workplace. The pressure to make a decision from Covid-19 can also be seen as an opportunity to set the course for the future now. Because one thing virtual workplaces have long ceased to be is pure gimmickry. Whether you want to interact with your suppliers and partners across continents or need to decentralize development processes locally to ensure everyone’s safety in times of pandemic, our customized solutions and continued support will keep you on the cutting edge in the future. Plansysteme helps make your workflows more efficient with virtual concepts, while providing the necessary security. As a result, your employees can continue to work together in the future without necessarily having to physically meet each other.

Curious? Then please contact us today and we will find out which solution is best for you in a joint and non-binding discussion.