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Arun’s European Installation Journey
In the world of tech, it’s not just about the cutting-edge gadgets or the latest software updates;...
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When Employee Engagement meets Burnout
Employee engagement is a cornerstone of any successful organisation. Engaged employees are...
What is the Role of the Office in 2024?
Picture this: A bustling office filled with purposeful chatter, team members huddled around...
The Ultimate Hybrid Meeting Survival Guide: Balancing In-Person & Virtual Teams
Picture this: Half your team is sipping coffee in the office, while the other half is in pajamas...
Event Recap: The Workplace Event 2024
From April 30th to May 2nd, the Spica team, including myself, had the privilege of exhibiting at...
The CEO’s ‘Back to Office or Face Consequences’ Directive: Reimagining Employee Engagement in 2024
In 2024, the corporate landscape finds itself at a pivotal juncture, as the debate over remote...
Introducing GemEx for Outlook
Introducing GemEx for Outlook, our latest innovation designed to bring a new level of efficiency...
Spica at WORKTECH Financial London 2024
Last Friday, March 15th, Spica's Business Development Manager, Paul Mundy, attended WORKTECH...
Inspire Inclusion in the Tech Sector with Spica
March 8th marks International Women's Day, a day to celebrate the achievements of women worldwide...
Workplace trends in 2024: What to expect
As we step into 2024, big changes are happening in workplaces everywhere. From making sure our...
How to launch your employee app
And make it stick the landing! Let's make some assumptions. You've chosen your employee app, it...
A Conversation with Spica’s Information Systems and Security Manager, Joshua Stimson
Embarking on the journey of Data Privacy Week, observed from 22nd January to 26th January, we...
Shaping Modern Workplaces: A Strategic Dialogue with Gemma, Head of HR & Employee Engagement
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, Human Resources (HR) is assuming a more strategic...
A Year in Review
As we bid farewell to another remarkable year, it's time to reflect on Spica's journey through...
Navigating the CSRD: A Simple Guide by Spica Technologies
Is your company ready for the new ESG Regulations? Today, we're breaking down the complexities of...
Return to office – is it happening in 2024?
The grand return to the office has become the buzz of corporate landscapes, with companies...
The Significance of In-Person Meetings in the Era of Hybrid Work
As the world transitions into a hybrid work model, the significance of in-person meetings becomes...
Streamline Your Booking Experience with Spica Technologies’ Booking Services Enhancements
Are you tired of the hassle of managing your bookings and service requests separately? Spica...
Unveiling GemEx App – A Bold Rebranding of Spica’s Workplace Experience App
Birmingham, 18 October 2023 – Spica Technologies, a trailblazer in workplace management solutions,...
Spica Technologies Strengthens Leadership with Announcement of New Managing Directors
[Birmingham, 5th October 2023] — Spica Technologies, a leading provider of smart building...
Crafting Your Ideal Work Environment: 5 Spaces that can boost Employee Potential
Workplaces are no longer just four walls; they're dynamic ecosystems where creativity, innovation,...
A Day in the Life of an Employee: Navigating the Workplace App
In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, the concept of Workplace Experience Apps is...
Exploring the Inner Workings of Sensors: Unveiling Yanzi’s Innovative Approach
In today's rapidly advancing technological landscape, sensors have become an integral part of our...
Spica’s Global Expansion: Breaking New Frontiers!
As we continue to grow and innovate, we are thrilled to share some incredible updates on our...
Streamlining Workspace Management with Spica Technologies’ New Booking Rules Update
As the workplace continues to evolve, companies are seeking innovative solutions to optimise space...
Empowering Innovation and Shaping the Future – A Dynamic Half-Year Review!
Welcome to the half-year review of Spica Technologies, where we'll take a look at the exciting...
Understanding EPC Regulations: The Key to a Sustainable Future
As we strive towards a greener and more sustainable future, energy efficiency has become a crucial...
Enhancing Tenant Experience: How can property owners improve the tenant experience
In today's competitive real estate market, creating a positive tenant experience is crucial for...
Employee Onboarding Best Practices in Hybrid Working
The pandemic has forced companies to adapt to remote working, and many are adopting hybrid models...
Redefining Office Leases in the Age of Hybrid Working
Companies are dealing with a new reality in the workplace as the world slowly recovers from the...
Coffee, Creativity, and Collaboration: A Glimpse into a Day in the Life of Developer Jaime
As we search for a new senior developer to join our team, we thought it would be interesting to...
Hybrid Working: Why Flexibility and Balance are Key for the Future of Work
What is Hybrid working? Hybrid working is a model where employees divide their work time...
Cost of living storm but there are solutions for councils facing energy cost crisis
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, it's becoming increasingly clear that our...
10 Things You May Not Know About Spica
Spica Technologies is an innovative company that specializes in developing and implementing IoT...
Discover all of Spica Workplace App’s New Features and Updates
We’re always continuously developing and improving our products to make work a better place. 2022...
#SID2023: ”Together for a better Internet”
Spica’s Security Procedures, User Privacy, and Data Protection Today marks the 20th edition...
3 trends impacting FM in 2023
It is now time to consider the challenges and trends that will impact facilities management in...
Spica roundup 2022
Reminiscing on this year and looking forward to 2022 As we look ahead to the new year, here's a...
Schools & Air Quality: Co2 monitoring on campus
Monitoring carbon dioxide levels was not something we considered a few years ago. Similar to...
New Starters: Get to know our new Spica Stars!
We are excited to have our new Spica stars! Our team has grown significantly during the previous...
Introducing Yanzi Health: One sensor for IAQ & Occupancy
One sensor to rule them all and in the darkness and confusion of understanding our indoor spaces...
Our Support Assistant takes us on his first installation in Edinburgh!
Support Assistants play an essential role in Customer Services at Spica. They work with our Lead...
5 Ways Desk Booking Software Can Increase Office Productivity
Desk booking software is on the rise after the pandemic, as employees have become more aware of...
Welcoming Yanzi products to the Spica Smart Cloud
Spica parent company Nordomatic, the leading BMS system integrator in Scandinavia, UK and Benelux,...
A day in the life of a: Lead Technical Support Engineer
Lead Technical Support Engineers play a crucial role as part of the Customer Services at Spica....
Workplace Requests: Making It Easy
I want never gets! Or at least that’s what my mum always told me... Sadly, that’s not...
Is Smart Technology the Answer for Cleaner Air?
It’s National Clean Air Day! A day dedicated to raising awareness on the harmful effects of air...
Nordomatic continues European expansion with new acquisition in Benelux
STOCKHOLM, 12 May – Nordomatic, the leading independent BMS provider in the Nordics is taking its...
3 Ways Data Can Optimise Your Corporate Footprint
Imagine you’re making breakfast; you get out the cereal and whichever version of milk you prefer...
Nordomatic AB acquires Spica Technologies Limited
Nordomatic, the leading Smart Buildings system integrator in Scandinavia, today agreed to fully...
Happy International Women’s Day 2022!
Whilst women’s achievements should be celebrated every day, March 8 is a day dedicated solely to...
3 Unique Trends Hitting PropTech in 2022 and Beyond
Technology is embedded into many aspects of our daily lives, and it won't be long until digital...
4 Antidotes To Your Employee Burnout Problem
Stumbling into February whilst carrying the burden of a pandemic, the worrying future of climate...
Smart Building Certifications: A Powerful Driver For Change?
Out with the old, in with the new. From adjusting the lighting to booking a desk or ordering a...
Clients ISS and Atos wins at the PFM Awards 2021
The PFM awards which were held on November 3rd saw ISS, global leading facilities management...
Opening Workplaces: IoT for Building Re-commissioning
We were honoured to be invited to the Smart Buildings Show at the Excel In London last October....
Spica Technologies Statement: Platform not affected by “Log4Shell”
You may have recently seen in the news information relating to a potentially very serious security...
Occupancy Analytics from the GemEx Engine®
In the modern workplace we are inundated with demand for data. Data. Data. Data. It’s the golden...
How will 5G Benefit Your Business?
The rise in 5G coincides with radical changes in digitalisation, society and the...
5 Benefits of Heatmap Analytics in the Workplace
Heatmaps are a fantastic analytical tool for exploring your data....
A quick guide to IoT in the workplace
What are IoT Sensors? The story of IoT sensors goes back to 20th century, 1982 to be specific. A...
5 reasons your Booking System hasn’t aged well
There was a time when the FX in films like Jurassic Park would have knocked your socks off. We can...
IWMS, IoT, BMS, CMMS, CAFM. What does it all mean?
IWMS, BMS, CAFM… If you’re involved in running corporate spaces, you’ve probably heard of all of...
The office 2022: a better workplace building or building a better workplace?
Imagine...London September 2022 England is bullishly optimistic of a winter World Cup victory in...
Meet Paul Collins – CTO & Co-Founder of Spica Technologies
I've learned a lot in my first few months at Spica but a real highlight has been getting to know,...
Spica Technologies awarded iUK Grant to develop plug & play Workplace App
Birmingham-based Spica Technologies have been awarded over £200,000 in funding to develop a plug...
What Makes A Great Workplace Digital Twin?
What is a digital twin? In corporate real estate, we define a digital twin (DT) as...
Meet Lukasz Ciastko – Senior Software Engineer at Spica Technologies
As one of Spica's newest recruits I was lucky...
The New Phase of Luna
Spica’s Workplace Experience App is always in a constant state of evolution; continuous...
Where are the women in Tech?
The year is 2021 and while our ancestors thought we’d have fully functioning hover boards by now...
Bringing PropTech to SMEs
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of speaking at the round table for SMEs, a regular...
Putting the end-user first: Usability Testing
The design of a feature is a complex multifaceted process that starts from the idea and ends with...
Spica in 2020: The Year That Changed the World
Spica Technologies has seen a lot of change over this year, globally and locally. As a business...
Spica’s Smart Cleaning solution wins ‘Best International Impact in Services’
Spica Technologies are delighted to announce our win for ‘Best International Impact in Services’...
Spica deliver desk booking workplace app for Mace headquarters
Collaboration with Mace demonstrates Spica Technologies' leading capability to provide...
New Feature: Categories & Taxonomy
What is a Taxonomy? A taxonomy is a classification system that we use for applying meaning...
Spica brings Desk Booking solution to the public sector with G-Cloud 12
What is G-Cloud 12? Let’s start with G-Cloud 12 and what it is. The G-Cloud framework is an...
4 ways technology can aid your return to work strategy
The workplace will never be the same. You will have no doubt heard some variation of how employees...
Spica to deliver Workplace App solution, optimising employee experience at new Zurich HQ
Collaboration with Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) demonstrates Spica Technologies’s leading...
Spica’s Covid-19 Back To Work Approach
Like many of you my work of late has been focused around the changing world of work in light of...
Workplace experience in a changing world
The team @ Spica Technologies have teamed up with the WORKTECH Academy to conduct research into...
