Hybrid work has turned office space into both a puzzle and a liability. Now, Unisys and Appspace are betting that the right mix of managed services and workplace tech can make offices worth using again. Their new joint offering—Unisys Sustainable Workplace with Appspace—aims to merge digital workplace expertise with intelligent space management, turning buildings into responsive, user-centric hubs.
Why This Matters
The hybrid workplace isn’t going away, but companies are under pressure to boost employee satisfaction, cut real estate waste, and hit sustainability targets. Unisys brings its global managed services track record to the table, while Appspace contributes a workplace platform that spans digital signage, mobile apps, kiosks, and collaboration tools. Together, they’re promising a smarter, greener, and more engaging office experience.
Features in Focus
The combined solution gives employees the ability to:
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Reserve desks, rooms, or parking through apps or kiosks
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Navigate offices more easily with real-time availability data
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Access company news and alerts via digital displays and signage
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Use touchless, self-service tools without relying on IT or facilities teams
Behind the scenes, the system pulls in environmental sensors, building controls, and data analytics to optimize energy use, automatically adjust workspace conditions, and lower operational costs. Add 24/7 managed support and change management expertise, and it’s positioned as a plug-and-play way for enterprises to modernize offices without a drawn-out IT overhaul.
The Bigger Picture
Patrycja Sobera, SVP of Digital Workplace Solutions at Unisys, calls the partnership a way to make the office “a strategic differentiator,” tying employee experience directly to productivity, retention, and brand reputation. Appspace VP of Global Partnerships Paul Alley adds that the joint effort is about making workplaces “simpler and more connected,” with tools that adapt in real time to employee needs.
It’s a timely pitch. Competitors like Cisco (with Webex for workplaces), Microsoft (with Viva), and Crestron are also pushing hard into hybrid workplace tech. But by pairing managed services muscle with real-time, user-facing tools, Unisys and Appspace hope to stand out as a more turnkey solution.
Bottom Line
Hybrid work has fractured how employees experience the office. With Unisys and Appspace, the office itself becomes smarter—capable of adapting to occupancy, surfacing data when employees need it, and reducing wasted energy along the way. If it delivers, this partnership could shift offices from being seen as expensive overhead to becoming experience-driven assets.
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