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Broadband Technology in the Office: An Appraisal of the Perception and Needs of Office Occupiers and the Potential Impact Upon t

Author/s: Vivienne Spurge

Date Published: 1/01/2002

Published in: Volume 8 - 2002 Issue 3 (pages 183 - 202)

Abstract

Rapid advances in bandwidth communication specifications have made possible a range of different working practices. Occupiers are now demanding high levels of broadband technology within their offices, providing fast and uninterrupted data connectivity. There is a heightened awareness of the potential for broadband technology, with a large amount of technical data available regarding the different technologies. This paper examines current office occupier perceptions and needs for existing and future bandwidth and whether the use of broadband technology is changing existing working practices in a sub-sector of the UK office market. The paper identifies that the property profession will be well advised to maintain a close ’watching brief in respect of on-going technological advancements, to promote and understand the future implications of improved broadband technology in respect of the office market. Whilst this paper refers to research undertaken in the UK, it also considers whether wider international lessons can be drawn.

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Keywords

Broadband Technology - Business Efficiency - Office Occupiers - Work Practice

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