CASE STUDY
The IoT layer is what keeps the environment healthy and responsive. environment designed to elevate the Qiddiya brand and attract top talent, while making day to day work simpler and more social.
What role do IoT sensors and real-time data play in enhancing employee wellbeing and workplace efficiency?
The IoT layer is what keeps the environment healthy and responsive. Cisco air quality sensors and Meraki smart cameras monitor conditions in real time. This helps to maintain a safe, comfortable and optimised workspace.
That live data informs how spaces are used and adjusted, so wellbeing is built into how the building operates throughout the day.
How are advanced collaboration tools transforming the way teams interact and innovate within the organisation?
Advanced collaboration tools are changing the rhythm of interaction. With Cisco devices across open work areas, meeting rooms and relaxation zones, teams can jump into a brainstorm or switch to focused discussion without friction.
Webex Boards double as welcome and orientation screens for visitors and as digital whiteboards for creative sessions, so people can start collaborating the moment they arrive. The result is a more fluid and more social way of working that mirrors Qiddiya’ s‘ power of play’ ethos.
What impact has the deployment of Wi-Fi 7 and smart infrastructure had on performance and user experience across the workplace?
Upgrading to Cisco’ s Wi Fi 7, anchored by Catalyst switches, has raised the ceiling on performance and user experience. Employees and guests get fast and reliable connectivity across our Diplomatic Quarter site, which means calls, content sharing and mobility feel consistently smooth. That dependable backbone makes the rest of the smart office experience, including collaboration, sensors and navigation, work the way it should.
How does the integration of smart systems such as room booking and indoor navigation improve dayto-day productivity for employees and visitors?
Finding a room and finding your way are two everyday pain points that are solved seamlessly. With Cisco Spaces powering room booking and turn by turn indoor navigation, people can reserve the right space and reach it quickly, without wandering or delays.
That saves time, reduces meeting friction, and keeps the flow of the workday intact for both employees and visitors.
What lessons from this smart office deployment could be applied to future developments within Qiddiya City?
The key takeaway is that a future-ready workplace must seamlessly integrate design and technology around human needs, while also reflecting the broader vision of the destination it serves. At Qiddiya, this means going beyond functionality to embed the‘ power of play’ into the workplace experience itself.
We brought together a robust digital backbone – including Wi-Fi 7 and Catalyst – with immersive collaboration tools, environmental monitoring and indoor navigation, all within an open, flexible layout designed to encourage creativity, movement and spontaneous interaction. The result is a workplace that actively inspires productivity through play, exploration and engagement.
This human-centric, digital-first, and experience-led blueprint can be scaled across Qiddiya City, ensuring that future developments consistently reflect its unique identity. By embedding the‘ power of play’ into both physical and digital environments, Qiddiya can create workplaces that attract top talent, foster innovation and redefine what it means to work in a truly next-generation city. n
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