# IoT-Powered Workplace Services The Cisco-Meraki Smart Workspace Solutions Revolutionize Workflow By Colin Smith | Published 2022-07-15 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-workspace-solutions References: [retaildive](https://www.retaildive.com/spons/retailers-stock-their-stores-with-goodsand-smarts/621626/) & [meraki.cisco](https://meraki.cisco.com/experiences/smart-spaces/)  Cisco-Meraki's 'Smart Workspace Solutions' package helps managers of workspaces, public spaces, and buildings alike streamline countless processes. The Smart Workspace Solutions offer a number of convenient features for retail workers that not only improve efficiency, but also improve safety. Through the power of the [internet of things (IoT)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-iot) as well as [artificial intelligence (AI)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-productivity-tools), Cisco-Meraki handles countless retail needs such as inventory management, risk management, device-tracking, asset management, worker management, and more. These services are provided and updated in real-time, significantly reducing the margin for human error. This system is also easy to manage, as each of its services are accessible through separate dashboards, such as a security dashboard for safety services or a management dashboard for logistics. The security dashboard allows workspaces to verify worker identities, verify access permissions for each space, and conveniently view each identified security risk. Essentially, Cisco-Meraki's Smart Workspace Solutions create what the company refers to as a 'Smart Space,' which is a highly efficient 'Safe Space' that is optimized for each individual workflow. Image Credit: Cisco-Meraki ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Iot-enabled Workplace Management:** IoT and AI-powered solutions like Cisco-Meraki's Smart Workspace Solutions are shaping the future of workplace management, improving efficiency, safety, and accuracy. - **Real-time Asset Tracking and Management:** Real-time asset tracking and management is becoming essential in various industries, from retail to logistics, thanks to IoT-powered solutions. - **Dashboard Integration for Streamlined Management:** Integrating various services into a single dashboard, as showcased by Cisco-Meraki's Smart Workspace Solutions, is a growing trend to simplify and streamline management processes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Retail businesses can leverage IoT-powered solutions to optimize inventory management, asset management, and worker management for enhanced efficiency. - **Logistics:** IoT-enabled real-time asset tracking and management is beneficial for the logistics industry and can improve supply chain efficiency. - **Building Management:** IoT-powered solutions like Cisco-Meraki's Smart Workspace Solutions are also useful for building management in optimizing various processes and ensuring safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Building Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeywell-and-cisco.md) - [AI Workspace Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stack-spaces.md) - [AI B2B Safety Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-worker-ai.md) - [Hybrid Work-Focused Mapping Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workplace-indoor-mapping.md) - [Effective Work Environment Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workforce-solutions.md) - [Unified Collaboration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-workplace1.md) - [Unified Smart Home Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cisco-home-hub.md) - [IoT Building Management Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-management-platform.md) - [All-in-One Workplace Productivity Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense-platform.md)