Workplace Major Functions Overview

Device management and monitoring functions

The universal functions apply both audiovisual and space booking device types.

• Remotely monitor devices assigned and connected to an organization.

  • The type, model, and serial number of each device

  • The location of the device

  • Status of the device (online, missing, etc.)

  • Firmware status (Up to date, No latest version, Beta preview, etc.)

  • Any incidents presently detected 

• Remotely manage devices assigned and connected to an organization.

  • This includes individual and batch management.

  • Management functions for supported Audiovisual devices include:

    • Reboot a device or devices

    • Have device indicate its location by sending it a Locate request

    • Update firmware to a specified version

    • Export device logs

    • Unregister the device from the organization

• Schedule automated administrative events to reboot, update firmware, export logs, indicate location.

  • Most of these events can be set to be recurring. 

• Management functions for booker devices (booking system devices), include changing devices' locations and updating to the most recent firmware version.

• Discover and assign devices to organization locations (requires being on-site where the devices are located).

  • Discovering and assigning Evoko booking system devices requires the Biamp Workplace Booking mobile app. The app is available for Android and iOS.

    • For more information, please see: Workplace Booking App

  • Discovering and assigning Biamp workplace-supported audiovisual system devices requires the Biamp Workplace Connect desktop application (available for Windows and macOS).

    • For more information, please see: Biamp Workplace Connect Desktop App

Please see Devices: Managing, Monitoring, and Scheduling Overview for additional information on devices in a Workplace organization.

Control AV devices through Workplace Command 

Remotely view and control command block elements in supported Tesira audiovisual devices assigned to an organization.

• Change the audio input/output levels and toggle the mute function.

• View the current state of various meters.

• Change the source, preset or command string selection.

For more information, please see: Biamp Workplace Command Overview

Configure, monitor, and manage booking systems

In addition to the previously listed universal functions for all device types, Biamp Workplace provides the following booking system functions: 

• Remotely configure room, desk, and parking space time-booking parameters.

• Remotely manage Evoko room, desk, and parking space bookings in an organization.

• View usage analytics for booking assets.

• Enable and configure digital ID requirements for users to access and use space booking functions. 

  • This includes PIN code options, as well as enabling RFID requirements for specified booking actions.

• Create NFC cards for enabled RFID requirements.

• Configure meeting and other booking parameters.

  • Display and interface controls for Naso booking panels.

  • Kleeo device smart presence recognition that detects when someone sits down at a bookable desk.

    • Triggers the Book Now prompt if the desk is not already booked.

    • Enables auto booking and dynamic extension while the desk is occupied.

  • Option to display a booking user's name at a desk to make it easier for colleagues to locate them.

For additional information, please see: Booking: Configuring Booking Settings in BIamp Workplace

Creat and manage organizations and locations

• Create organizations in the Biamp Workplace administration portal.

• Create and set up nested locations within organizations.

  • Sites and buildings

    • Floors

      • Meeting rooms and work desks

    • Parking lots

      • Parking spaces 

• Create site maps and guides for end-users.

Design meeting spaces using the Workplace Designer web app

The integral Workplace Designer App is an web-based application for designing AV meeting spaces and ensuring optimized device placement and system setup.

• Create and populate floor plans with audiovisual devices, room dimensions,  as well as furniture and other elements that will impact audio system quality.

• Incorporate the app's smart suggestions for AV device choices, device placement, and system configuration.

• View acoustic maps of the space.

• Export the design.

• Generate price quotes for the design's equipment set. 

Manage licenses

Manage and assign licenses within an organization.

• Each location in an organization must have an active license assigned to it in order to manage and monitor connected devices.

• Licenses purchased for your organization can be assigned to locations using the Biamp Workplace administration portal.

Purchasing licenses for an organization is done outside of Biamp Workplace.

• For information on how to purchase licenses for a Workplace Organization, please see: Acquiring Licenses for an Organization 

Assigning licenses to organizations as a distributor or reseller.

• Distributors, resellers, or purchasers who wish to purchase and assign licenses to customers' organizations must sign up for access on the Biamp Workplace License Manager portal. 
• Please see: Workplace License Manager Portal