In the age of AI and distributed work, Block is redefining how companies think about launching new office markets.

Rather than committing to a traditional lease upfront, the team used real employee ondemand data, flexible workspace, and an incremental real estate strategy to test and validate the Los Angeles market first.

The shift in office occupier behaviour to larger numbers of smaller requirements on shorter terms, fundamentally changes the economics of office space brokerage.

Small requirements can take as much time as large ones, and the way brokers are remunerated makes it difficult to sustainably resource the long tail of a companies real estate needs.

Here we cover how agentic AI within Desana’s Broker Platform can be leveraged to not only automate the manual tasks to free up time for more strategic work for the broker - but how this new platform can be leveraged for faster more intelligent real estate strategy and delivery going forward.

Today, it takes companies less time to ship entirely new products than it does for them to get an office for the teams building them. We’re announcing a new brand to reflect the next era of Desana.

The campaign providing a deep, practical dive into how On Demand is being leveraged at scale by some of the worlds biggest businesses, to solve acute workplace challenges. 

Discover the strategic insights, learnings and takeaways from the inaugural Forward> forum in San Francisco.

By balancing flexibility with fiscal responsibility, organizations can create an environment where both the company and its employees thrive.

Leading workspace operators are increasingly turning to Desana to fuel their growth and operational efficiency. We break down the factors that make Desana an indispensable partner for workspace providers.

Headcount volumes are notoriously difficult to predict and variables are constantly shifting. However, technology has enabled new solutions to emerge.

It can be difficult to navigate the difference between on-demand network suppliers and understand what it means for your business. We review the leading security accreditations and the key questions you should ask.

A San Francisco based FinTech company needed to close one of their leased office spaces for refurbishment. We review how they leveraged on-demand workspaces, the utilization peak and how space use was distributed.

Viewing rationalization as part of your right-sizing strategy aligns assets to policy. Reframing rationalization can allow organizations to deliver quality EX whilst making cost effective decisions.

Companies can easily establish new market presence without a long-term lease. This saves high upfront costs and allows for greater flexibility.

Reviewing utilization, cost and connection metrics can help you iterate your workplace strategy successfully.

With the rise of distributed teams workplace flexibility has reached new heights and the traditional CRE model, based on long-term office leases, is being challenged.

When contract renewal discussions are on the horizon workplace leaders can need more clarity and strategic guidance.

Desana's Sam Raymond shares takeaways from our IRL event with Raise Commercial Real Estate and Convene.

Check out what our team got up to in Denver at the CoreNet Global Summit.

Game-changing partnership with India’s largest workspace platform adds 100 new locations to the Desana Network.

This month, as we celebrate Pride, we chatted with Desana Enterprise Account Manager Harrison Foss about his life achievements, the meaning of Pride, and how he feels supported at Desana.

Round co-led by PT1 & JLL Spark Global Ventures.