While the concept of the virtual office may still be fairly new to some, it actually has more than a 30-year history. Yet, that history has not done anything to help the average American understand what it is.
The definition of the virtual office is often varied and vague. Some people define it as a “place” existing entirely in cyber space, while others see it as services at a physical location.
Some see it as projecting an image of a traditional office space but sharing the expense with other “virtual” business owners. For other it’s all about mobility and connectivity.
Regardless of which definition makes most sense to you, the fact is, virtual offices have become a permanent feature in the business landscape. And because of the break-neck speed with which technology continues to evolve, what constitutes a virtual office is likely to remain just as evasive as it has up to this point.
The ability over the past few decades to connect to each other from all corners of the globe has had a huge impact on how business is done. And that connectivity continues to advance. First, we had email, then text messages, and Skype. Now we can Skype or Facetime or Google Hangout with several people all at once.
Virtual reality promises to have the biggest impact on the virtual offices of the future. Not only will we be able to teleconference, but it will appear that we are actually in the same room together rather than just appearing on a screen.
Being able to pass documents across a virtual table and conducting a brain-storming sessions on a shared whiteboard that appears on the wall of a room where several people are meeting virtually, while in reality they are in different cities, is what we have to look forward to.
The technology is not quite seamless just yet, and not available at a price point that makes it accessible to everyone. Still, each new iteration gets us closer to applications that will transform virtual office spaces yet again. The future certainly looks bright for entrepreneurs and business owners, with possibilities that astound us.
As virtual offices continue marching into the future, present solutions for business professionals make business growth possible. Delray Executive Suites has solutions for today’s business owners while they keep pace with technology and the demands of their clients and customers.
With a wide array of a la carte services, Delray Executive Office Suites offers support to small businesses with up-to-date office equipment, a sought-after address in the heart of Delray Beach, and staff to provide needed personnel support on an as-needed basis.
Along with all these virtual services, Delray Executive Suites also offers meeting space, teleconference technology (until VR becomes more accessible!), and professional offices to meet the needs of today’s business owners.
Learn how your affiliation with Delray Executive Suites can help you compete in an ever-changing and fast-paced business culture. Stop in today and speak with our knowledgeable staff about what’s possible for the future of your business.