Coworking Spaces & IoT: Enhancing Connectivity & Security

The Internet of Things (IoT) shares a core mission with coworking spaces: creating seamless, secure connections for vibrant, growing communities.

Lucas Seyhun, co‑founder of The Farm Coworking, notes, “While we partner with New York’s leading tech startups, we never let technology eclipse the human relationships we nurture.” He sees IoT as a tool that can deepen these connections while safeguarding privacy.

Three IoT solutions are currently redefining coworking operations:

1. Kisi – Cloud‑Based Access Control

Kisi, a cloud‑powered platform, enables members to unlock doors with a smartphone or RFID card, eliminating the need for physical access cards.

Vijay Mehra, founder of Austin’s atx FACTORY, explains, “Members can access the facility 24/7 via our app. This mobile-first approach aligns with our digitally‑native clientele.”

Mehra adds, “We can instantly revoke access when a membership ends, avoiding the logistical headache of collecting and inventorying cards.”

Bernhard Mehl, Kisi co‑founder, says, “Our vision is to open the world of physical spaces to the Internet of Things, turning traditionally locked environments into dynamic, data‑driven hubs.”

2. WUN Systems – Integrated Workspace Management

WUN Systems offers a unified platform that manages Wi‑Fi, phone lines, and door access, tailoring services to individual membership plans.

Sales director Warren Hersowitz highlights, “WUN lets spaces bundle services—24/7 room booking, dedicated bandwidth, voice lines—into customized packages.”

Hersowitz further notes, “Automation boosts revenue by enabling on‑demand meeting rooms, streamlines staff workflows, and delivers a friction‑less member experience through the portal or mobile app.”

3. XANDEM – Privacy‑Friendly Motion Detection

XANDEM delivers full‑coverage motion detection without cameras, representing occupants as simple “X” markers on a floor plan.

CEO Joey Wilson says, “XANDEM allows users to gauge space occupancy before arrival and enables energy‑saving automation for lighting.”

Wilson emphasizes the privacy advantage: “In environments where video surveillance is inappropriate, XANDEM offers real‑time monitoring without compromising confidentiality.”