It is essential to know your local authority’s desired business outcomes and how these can be affected. 5.2 Designing your connected place It is likely you may have outstanding questions as to how to make progress towards implementing these Principles in your connected places such as: After-school clubs (starting Monday 21 November): Mondays 3pm-5pm Cwmbran Library, Tuesdays 3pm-5pm Pontypool Library, Wednesdays 3pm-5pm Blaenavon Library

In Torfaen, we’re delighted to be on board with the Places to Connect campaign and look forward to delivering further Living Well in Wales events and activities in our libraries throughout the year to help build healthier local communities.” People are aware now more than ever how important it is for everyone to feel connected to others and to experience a sense of belonging to their community. The process of turning a space into a place starts with creating better, more inclusive employee experiences—and then capturing and accruing the data from those experiences to provide insights that guide further space optimization. That’s why Microsoft Teams Rooms is the right starting point for your organization. It not only is one of the most critical hybrid enablers in every office, but its usage and management data will be leveraged in Microsoft Places.Libraries across Torfaen are also offering free warm spaces for people struggling with the cost of keeping their homes warm due to the significant rise in energy costs. This resource forms part of the Secure Connected Places Playbook developed for local authorities by DSIT in collaboration with Plexal, Daintta and Configured Things. The resources in the Playbook are alpha-grade and will be subject to further testing and iteration. 1. Executive summary 1.1 What is this resource?

A group of people, processes and technologies that conform to a policy to achieve a desired objective The ‘future of work’ necessitates a new approach—one that helps people connect to space and to one another in considerably more dynamic and engaging ways. Technology will play an essential role in enabling individuals to make daily decisions that optimize how they work and offer insight to organizations that are focused on managing their environments and operations with greater agility.” — Georgia Collins, Executive Managing Director, CBRE. Introducing Microsoft PlacesTo find your QR code, go to the membership area and select 'My QR codes'. Tell me about the virtual workouts Technology can dramatically improve the in-office experience, especially places that were not built for hybrid work. With wayfinding, you’ll no longer waste time looking for the right conference room or following outdated building signs; instead, you’ll be able to access a map on your mobile device that guides you to the right place. Hot desk booking will allow you to see where your closest colleagues are sitting and choose your desk accordingly. And once you get to the right room, Microsoft Teams Rooms empowers everyone to participate regardless of location, thanks to its thoughtful, inclusive features. With the goal of rebuilding and strengthening bonds, Microsoft Places will also facilitate serendipitous meet-ups, allowing colleagues to easily create impromptu meet-ups and share with others in the office. With Places, offices are more responsive to everyone’s needs. Screens simulated and reflect the vision for the product. Features shown may not be available when the product becomes generally available. Optimize space and costs for changing needs The Internet of Things describes physical objects with sensors, processing ability, and software that connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the Internet or other communications networks The fundamental aim of a connected place is to enhance the quality of living for citizens through collaborative, interactive, and connected technology.

The process of turning a space into a place starts with creating better, more inclusive employee experiences—and then capturing and accruing the data from those experiences to provide insights that guide further space optimization. That’s why Microsoft Teams Rooms is the right starting point for your organization. It not only is one of the most critical hybrid enablers in every office but its usage and management data will be leveraged in Microsoft Places. Apple today introduced Apple Business Connect, a free tool that allows businesses of all sizes to claim their location place cards and customise the way key information appears to more than a billion Apple users across Apple Maps, Messages, Wallet, Siri, and other apps. A traffic light prioritisation system that does not authenticate emergency vehicles would be open to anyone changing traffic signals to green, potentially risking lives and damage to vehicles.Products with technology built in that allow them to connect with their environment and other products, for instance, Internet of Things devices