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deskbird Q3 2026 product updates across Experience, Operations and Intelligence, shown over a team meeting in the office
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What’s new in deskbird: Q3 2026 product updates

deskbird shipped over 50 updates in Q3 2026. Here are the four that matter most: occupancy measured at desk level, deskbird inside Claude, editable PDF floor plans and a new way to plan the week, plus everything else by area.

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a group of coworkers in a hybrid office using a desk booking software
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How to increase desk booking software adoption

Drive desk booking software adoption with Teams, Slack, and Outlook booking, automatic check-ins that cut no-shows, and metrics to prove space decisions.

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Reporting workplace issues just got a whole lot easier: Introducing deskbird Workplace Ticketing

Employees can now report workplace issues in seconds by scanning a QR code or directly in the app they already use every day.

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deskbird Outlook Add-In for room booking
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Booking rooms in Outlook was never that easy: Introducing the deskbird Add-In

We're excited to announce that deskbird add-in is now available directly in Microsoft Outlook.

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Interview Prof. Dr. Florian Kunze
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Interview with Prof. Dr. Florian Kunze: How does hybrid work become a success model for companies?

We asked Prof. Dr. Florian Kunze how hybrid work becomes a success model for companies.

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deskbird founders Ivan Cossu and Jonas Hess
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The deskbird Brand Manifesto

We believe workplaces should adapt to people, transforming them from cost centers into a true competitive advantage.

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Reduce your office’s carbon footprint: Key report insights

Discover how deskbird helps you cut commuting emissions and boost workplace sustainability.

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deskbird Q3 2026 product updates across Experience, Operations and Intelligence, shown over a team meeting in the office

What’s new in deskbird: Q3 2026 product updates

deskbird shipped over 50 updates in Q3 2026. Here are the four that matter most: occupancy measured at desk level, deskbird inside Claude, editable PDF floor plans and a new way to plan the week, plus everything else by area.

deskbird announcements

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artificial intelligence written with a typewriter

AI in the workplace: what IT and workplace leaders need to know

AI in the workplace boosts productivity when you set rules. Learn key benefits and risks, shadow AI, and practical governance for IT and workplace teams.

Office of the future

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How to measure office occupancy without sensors

Occupancy data without the hardware uses existing building signals like WiFi, monitors, and badge swipes to reveal real space usage. No sensors required.

Office of the future

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Workplace intelligence: what unreliable occupancy data really costs

deskbird Intelligence delivers occupancy data without hardware by reading network and monitor signals from existing infrastructure. No sensors needed.

Hybrid workplace operations

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Workplace software security: A guide for IT managers

IT managers evaluating workplace management software security must verify certification scope, test identity provisioning, and monitor adoption rates.

Hybrid workplace operations

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The workplace tech audit: 4 tools deskbird replaces for IT

A workplace tech audit reveals which tools to retire. deskbird replaces desk booking, room booking, visitor management, and ticketing without new hardware.

Hybrid workplace operations

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GDPR compliance for hybrid workplaces: A practical guide

GDPR compliance for hybrid workplaces follows the same rules as office work but requires managing new risks from personal devices, shadow IT, and home networks.

Hybrid workplace operations

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Workplace management software for enterprise: A 2026 guide

Workplace management software suits enterprise organizations by replacing scattered tools with a unified platform that delivers accurate utilization data.

Hybrid workplace operations

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How to reduce ghost bookings with automatic desk check-ins

Automatic desk check-in reduces ghost bookings by confirming employee arrival. The system auto-releases unclaimed desks within minutes for others to book.

Desk management

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How deskbird works with HRIS tools

How deskbird works with HRIS tools by automatically syncing employee data, absences, and user accounts so your workplace directory stays accurate.

Hybrid workplace operations

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Office hoteling: What it is and why hybrid teams need it

Office hoteling is a reservation-based system where employees book desks in advance. It gives hybrid teams predictability while helping right-size real estate.

Desk management

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7 best practices for managing multiple offices

Best practices for managing multiple offices include standardizing policies, using one booking platform across sites, and acting on real utilization data.

Workspace & facility planning

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office occupancy planning

Occupancy planning: how to align your office space with hybrid work patterns

Occupancy planning for hybrid offices starts with real data. Follow 6 practical steps and track peak days and no-shows to right-size space and cut costs.

Workspace & facility planning

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Office receptionist having a coffee while chatting

The ultimate visitor management checklist for your office

Use this visitor management checklist to set up preregistration, fast check-in, real-time host alerts, and compliant visitor logs, without lobby waits.

Visitor management

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Stop ghost meetings: A practical guide to room no-shows

Ghost meetings are booked rooms where no one shows up. Use auto-release rules and check-ins to reclaim wasted space and fix unreliable data.

Meeting room management

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How deskbird works with Microsoft 365, Teams, and Outlook

deskbird works with Microsoft 365 through two-way calendar sync. Desk and room bookings update instantly in Teams and Outlook without double bookings.

Meeting room management

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