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A focus on connectivity can help facilities management teams drive workplace productivity and engagement for their clients, says John Archer, Solutions Director at Backbone Connect

Rolling out a major IT project can revolutionise your business. And if there’s one person who can turn it into a smooth, seamless experience, it’s a great project manager. Here our Head of Project Delivery, Chris Topping, outlines six sure-fire ways to make the most of your IT projects – and add a ton of extra value to your team.

Legal & General is partnering with leading connectivity provider Backbone Connect to install high-capacity fibre connections and hardware at the building, which has been extensively refurbished to provide Cat-A and fitted office space.

The way we work together has changed. With socially distanced offices and entire teams home working, connecting across the internet and sharing data online has never been more important. But it also brings new vulnerabilities, some specific to commercial property. So whether you’re a property owner or asset manager, what can you do to protect yourself from today’s cyber threats?

Chances are, if you’re reading this, cloud migration’s already playing on your mind. You know firms who’ve done it, but you’ve always felt more comfortable with your own hardware. We get it. But moving some, or all, of your activities to the cloud brings huge benefits, and today we’re looking at 7 signs it’s time to make the leap…

As the nation moves out of lockdown again, landlords are likely to be wondering what impact this new phase of tiered restrictions will have on their portfolios.  Despite a relaxation of the rules, a return to five days a week in the office still seems distant as some form of work from home guidance looks set to remain in place for winter.  What will all this mean for vacancy rates and leasing? 

There is clearly no silver bullet or nailed-on guarantee to workplace safety. You need to adapt your workspace to the new normal, so it all comes down to “How can we reduce risks as much as possible?”.

Is your IT infrastructure fit for purpose or did it fit you 2 or 3 years ago and needs a fresh look in the mirror? Never mind whether the technology is in fashion – does it deliver what you need now, in 2020 and will it support your needs beyond this interesting and challenging year?

We brought together the Commercial Real Estate industries innovators, forward thinkers and strategists together under one roof. Listen to their panel discussion on the tenant of the future and better understand how you can adopt and meet their demands to keep your commercial real estate assets ahead of the curve.