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ISS Opens Innovation Lab in Portugal

ISS A/S, parent company of ISS Facility Services, recently opened its new Future of Work Innovation Lab in Porto, Portugal.

The new facility, also known internally as “The Place,” is currently home to 43 dedicated technology and software specialists. ISS plans to increase the number of specialists at the Porto property to 65 by the end of the year. According to a press release, the new lab will foster a data-driven culture within ISS as it is fully equipped with internet of things (IoT) sensors that capture a wide range of metrics, such as employee movement, temperature, and humidity.

“By consolidating the development and exploration of workplace technology in one location, we are taking a significant step towards becoming a technology leader in our industry. We intend to use the Future of Work Innovation Lab to develop solutions that will enhance the workplace experience of the future—in close collaboration with our customers and partners,” said Markus Sontheimer, ISS chief information and digital officer.

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ISS A/S provides facility management, cleaning, office support, catering, and security services to businesses in more than 53 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.us.issworld.com.