Dutch technology company Workspace 365 chooses Manchester as its UK base.

Digital workplace platform Workspace 365, headquartered in the Netherlands, has decided to base its UK operations in Manchester.

Workspace 365 simplifies business software and empowers employees to be more efficient, so businesses can unlock their team’s potential. Originally from the Netherlands, it has now launched in the UK – with Spaces in central Manchester as its UK headquarters.

Workspace 365 allows users to access all their software requirements through one adaptive visual dashboard, either on their computer or mobile device via an app, increasing productivity by giving each employee up to 30 minutes of work time back per day.

Erik Nicolai, CEO and co-founder of Workspace 365, commented: “Our continued growth in the Netherlands is a testament to the growing organizational need for user-friendly, tailored digital workspaces, accelerated by the hybrid workplace movement in response to Covid.

“Workspace 365 is a unique product that we wanted to launch in the UK to enable UK businesses to meet growing demand for digital workplace experiences. With its thriving tech ecosystem and talent pool, Manchester was the natural location for our UK headquarters and we are delighted to be part of this great city,” he added.

Workspace 365 moves away from the traditional desktop to a tailored, employee-centric digital workplace solution. The interface allows users to access the individual pieces of software they need to do their jobs from anywhere, using any device connected to the internet.

The applications – which will be specific to each user based on their needs – are accessible from the “one stop” Workspace 365 platform, meaning users no longer need to open separate windows for tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, web browsing or e- mail.

This will empower each Workspace 365 user by saving time – estimated to be up to half an hour – in their workday, allowing them to focus on their core tasks. In turn, it will also streamline processes, simplify document management and increase collaboration and engagement by improving communication, via apps such as Yammer. It also facilitates software adoption and access to information.

A key benefit of Workspace 365 is its simplified single sign-on, which greatly reduces password management concerns. Due to the user-friendly interface, the product is also accessible to those with lower IT skills and can act as a bridge between legacy and cloud applications.

The system, which is already in use in continental Europe, is built with evolution in mind. New updates are released every three weeks, and each user has a personal dashboard tailored to the specifics of their role, regardless of how it may change. This includes the Hub, a platform where knowledge can be shared and announcements – both company-wide and tailored to the employee – are made.

Aimed at medium to large businesses with 200+ users, Workspace 365 provides a smooth transition to the cloud as it integrates technologies into a secure, browser-based workspace available as an app on any device.