The Negative Effect of Canada Wildfires on Chicago Office Environments

 The Negative Effect of Canada Wildfires on Office Environments

     The recent Canadian wildfires have had a significant impact on air quality throughout the US., even reaching as far as the Chicago area. This has raised concerns about the potential health risks employees face while working in the corporate workplace.  However, as hybrid work has become the new normal, companies must realize the responsibility to protect not only remote workloads but their remote workforce as well.  This includes telecommuters working from a home office or in any other shared space.  To address these concerns, the new Cisco office in Chicago was designed with IoT sensors to measure and mitigate any negative effects on our indoor air quality.

     The Cisco Meraki MT14 IoT sensor is a cutting-edge device that allows us to monitor various air pollutants in real-time. It measures the levels of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon dioxide (CO2), and temperature and humidity. By continuously monitoring these parameters, we can quickly identify any deviations from the acceptable air quality standards and take immediate action to rectify the situation.

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     The data collected by the MT14 IoT sensor is easily accessible through a user-friendly dashboard. This provides the facility management team with real-time insights into the air quality conditions, enabling them to make informed decisions to protect employees' health. In the event of poor air quality, appropriate measures such as increasing ventilation or limiting outdoor activities can be implemented promptly.

     So why should your IT department care?  Remember, all future IoT will be powered, communicate and secured (or unsecured😟) through your network.  As your team learns to embrace IoT instead of hiding from it, make the priority to use the technology to create better office experiences for everyone at your company. Together, we can minimize the challenges posed by wildfires, airborne viruses and manmade-pollution on your company's most important asset, your workforce.  This will result in a safer and healthier environment for your employees and their future generations.

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