As any successful business knows, organization is key. Especially when a company is composed of hundreds of employees who are all interacting in various ways, communication needs to be streamlined, and seamless integration between technology and people creates an effective and collaborative work environment which is the most conducive to efficiency and sustainability.
It is also important in today’s climate to foster and promote eco-sustainable technologies which are key to the future of the workplace. One such device which has gained renown is the Joan 6 Pro which allows companies to schedule meeting rooms with ease and in style.
Recently, the Joan 6 Pro Room Scheduler has won 2 Gold prizes at the New York Product Design Award 2022, in the following categories:
- Digital Devices & Technology – Eco-Sustainable Technologies
- Digital Devices & Technology – Digital Paper
The eco-sustainability at the heart of Joan 6 Pro
The Joan 6 Pro has been specially developed to have an electrical consumption that is more than 100 times less than similar products in the market, and consumes 580x less energy compared to an iPad. The device runs for a year on the power it takes to make one hot cup of coffee – a drink which is a staple of most business meetings, and which flows like water as business discussions grow more intense, and productive.
According to Matej Zalar, Co-Founder, “by making eco-sustainability a priority within our business model itself, we have been able to foster innovation. We use materials which are the least damaging to the environment, such as glass and aluminum, and we ensure that we don’t use excess amounts of water in our production process. This all seems so simple, yet, it makes a world of difference.”
How does the Joan 6 Pro work?
Managing space in an office appropriately is often a job within itself, but the Joan 6 Pro changes that. Meeting rooms can be booked in advance through calendars that the company is already using, or it may be done on-the-spot just before going into the meeting room. The meeting room’s timetable is also displayed on the device itself so there’s no confusion about who’s booked the space, and when it will be available. Double bookings and ghost meetings are a thing of the past, and real-estate use is optimized, by using the latest technology within the work environment.
Time generally spent on this simple management of time and space can then be utilized in a manner which is more beneficial, and financially appropriate, to the business itself. Employees can focus not on how to schedule a meeting, but rather on ensuring that it’s a productive one.
It easily accommodates companies who have more than a hundred meeting rooms, and comes with a dual mount option. The first option utilizes a Smart magnet mount which can be used on any surface. The magnet functions as a relay for room-specific information and is readable by any Joan 6 Pro device. This smart magnet also uses both 2.4/5 gHz Wi-Fi so that businesses are assured the best possible stability.
However, there is also a second option of using an Ethernet dock which ensures more security through end-to-end encryption. Should you opt for this, you won’t have maintenance costs for Joan nor will you have even the slightest risk of a loss of power. Furthermore, the PoE dock LED lights according to whether the room is booked or not.
Alongside the security of the device, it’s also really easy to use and the intuitive interface will ensure that no-one gets stuck trying to book a meeting. Onboarding is quick so no need to wait hours, or even days, to start using it.
Final Take
In the words of Matej Zalar, “succeeding in business is difficult enough – succeeding in a business which is eco-sustainable seems doubly so. However, it doesn’t have to be. With the right people and products at your disposal, ecological accountability does not have to hamper your business model – rather, it should be at the very heart of the innovation which propels businesses into infamy, and into the future.”
