VergeSense

VergeSense is a leading Occupancy Intelligence Platform designed for the modern, dynamic workplace. It leverages advanced AI and computer vision technology to provide enterprises with a true understanding of how their physical spaces are actually used. By capturing and analyzing real-time occupancy data anonymously, VergeSense empowers corporate real estate, facility management, and business leaders to move beyond guesswork and make strategic decisions based on concrete evidence. This data-driven approach allows organizations to optimize their real estate portfolio, design more effective and employee-centric workspaces, and streamline building operations for significant cost savings and enhanced sustainability.

The platform is built on the principle of providing actionable intelligence. It doesn't just show you that a space is empty or full; it reveals patterns, trends, and opportunities. Whether it's understanding peak usage times for different office zones, identifying chronically underutilized meeting rooms, or validating the success of a new workplace design, VergeSense provides the granular insights needed to adapt and thrive in the evolving world of work, especially with the rise of hybrid models.

How to use VergeSense

Using VergeSense involves a straightforward process from deployment to insight generation. 1. Deployment: Wireless, AI-powered sensors are strategically installed throughout the workplace, including individual desks, meeting rooms, soft seating areas, and common spaces. The installation is designed to be quick and non-disruptive. 2. Data Collection: Once active, the sensors anonymously detect the presence of people, counting them without capturing any personally identifiable information (PII), thus ensuring employee privacy. This data is continuously sent to the secure VergeSense cloud platform. 3. Analysis & Visualization: Users log into the VergeSense analytics dashboard. Here, the collected data is transformed into intuitive visualizations, heatmaps, and comprehensive reports. You can analyze space utilization by floor, by neighborhood, by space type, or over specific time periods. 4. Integration & Action: Leverage the platform's API to integrate occupancy data with other systems like building management (BMS), room booking, or integrated workplace management systems (IWMS). This allows for automated actions, such as releasing a booked but unused meeting room or dispatching cleaning crews only to areas that have been used, a process known as dynamic cleaning.

Core Features of VergeSense

• Real-Time Occupancy Monitoring: Get a live view of how many people are in any given space at any moment.
• Space Utilization Analytics: Track utilization rates for desks, rooms, and entire floors to identify underperforming assets and opportunities for consolidation.
• Meeting Room Intelligence: Go beyond booking data to see actual meeting attendance, identify 'ghost meetings' (booked but empty rooms), and understand true demand for different room sizes.
• Workplace Design Insights: Use historical data to inform intelligent space design, neighborhood planning, and test the effectiveness of new layouts.
• Dynamic Operations: Integrate with building systems to automate services like cleaning, HVAC, and lighting based on actual usage, driving cost savings and sustainability.
• Portfolio Evaluation: Analyze usage across multiple sites to make informed decisions about lease renewals, consolidations, and portfolio right-sizing.
• Privacy-by-Design: The system is engineered to be anonymous, counting people as objects without recording video or identifying individuals.
• Robust API and Integrations: Seamlessly connect VergeSense data with the broader workplace technology ecosystem.

Use Cases for VergeSense

VergeSense has demonstrated significant ROI across various industries. For example, Fresenius used the platform for a headquarters consolidation project, leading to $60 million in lease avoidance over ten years. A leading strategy consulting firm addressed its space availability challenges, eliminating 4,160 hours of ghosted meetings and avoiding $50,000 per month in additional leasing costs. Rapid7 leveraged actual usage data to refine its office redesign, avoiding a costly $1.5 million mistake in their buildout project. Furthermore, a global financial services firm automated its cleaning processes by integrating VergeSense with its building operations platform, resulting in $2 million in annual savings. These cases highlight the platform's ability to drive financial, operational, and strategic value.

Advantages of VergeSense

The primary advantage of VergeSense is its ability to transform workplace strategy from reactive to proactive. By providing a single source of truth for occupancy, it eliminates anecdotal evidence and empowers data-driven decisions. This leads to substantial cost savings in real estate and operations. It also directly improves the employee experience by ensuring the right types of spaces are available when needed, reducing friction in the office. The platform's focus on privacy ensures employee trust, while its scalability allows it to be deployed across a global portfolio, providing consistent insights everywhere.

Pricing and Plans

VergeSense operates on a paid, enterprise-level subscription model. Pricing is customized based on the specific needs of an organization, including the square footage to be monitored, the number of sensors required, and the desired level of analytics and integration support. To receive a detailed quote, prospective clients are encouraged to contact the VergeSense sales team directly for a consultation and demonstration.