Kadence, a workplace operations platform, today introduced Kadence SpaceOps, an AI-powered tool designed to help enterprises model, test, and execute workspace decisions with unprecedented speed and accuracy. As companies navigate hybrid work, low occupancy rates, and rising real estate costs, SpaceOps promises to replace clunky spreadsheets and legacy integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) with a unified, intelligent platform.
“At Kadence, we believe the workplace should be a catalyst for human flourishing,” said Dan Bladen, CEO and co-founder. “SpaceOps provides leaders with transformative AI tools—turning wasted space into new opportunities, reinvesting in their teams, and creating environments where every person can achieve their highest potential. With real estate costs as the second-largest expense for most enterprises, optimizing portfolios isn’t optional—it’s mission-critical.”
AI Meets Workplace Operations
Until now, enterprises relied on fragmented tools and manual processes to manage office moves, policy changes, and floorplan redesigns. SpaceOps changes that with three core capabilities:
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AI-Driven Scenario Planning: Forecast occupancy, model policy shifts, and evaluate consolidation strategies with financial clarity, including cost-per-employee projections.
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Intelligent Move Management: Automate approvals, communication, and coordination for every employee relocation, minimizing disruption and boosting productivity.
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Dynamic Stack Planning: Drag-and-drop layouts allow real-time testing of floorplans across multi-site campuses, enabling smarter, more efficient office designs.
SpaceOps also integrates seamlessly with platforms like Microsoft Places, Outlook, ServiceNow, and Jira Service Management, bridging employee experience with operational execution. The tool is designed for today’s hybrid, multi-location work environments and supports enterprise leaders in making data-driven real estate decisions faster than ever.
Backing and Growth
The launch follows Kadence’s $20 million Series A led by High Alpha, with participation from Kickstart, Midwich Ignite, and high-profile tech investors including Okta co-founder Frederic Kerrest, Slack co-founder Cal Henderson, and Pluralsight founder Aaron Skonnard, who recently joined Kadence’s board.
Bladen predicts strong demand for SpaceOps as companies seek to optimize real estate costs and improve workforce experiences, tapping into the $22 trillion corporate real estate market.
Why It Matters
As hybrid work persists, companies face a paradox: underutilized office space yet rising real estate costs. Tools like SpaceOps signal a shift toward predictive, AI-driven workplace operations, allowing enterprises to plan, test, and execute moves with precision while saving time and money. For CFOs, CHROs, COOs, and real estate leaders, SpaceOps could replace months of manual work with actionable insights in days.
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