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Most employee communication strategies focus on content and channels — the messages you send and the tools you use to send them. Far fewer focus on the devices actually delivering those messages.
And that’s a problem.
Only 30% of employees say their organization does an excellent job supporting frontline workers, according to Appspace research. At the same time, global employee engagement dropping to 21% in 2024. One reason? Critical information still isn’t reaching employees where they are — on shared screens, devices, and mobile endpoints across the workplace.
When we talk about an employee communication app, we don’t just mean mobile. We mean every screen employees interact with — from phones and digital signs to kiosks, room panels, and TVs.
That’s where devices become the difference between messages that land and messages that get missed.
Your employee communication app might look great on a phone. But what happens when that same message needs to reach:
Screens and devices are the runtime layer of employee communication. If that layer is slow, unreliable, or disconnected, even the best content strategy falls apart.
Appspace for Devices acts as the engine that delivers your employee communication app to every screen — reliably and at scale.
Instead of managing signage, TVs, kiosks, room panels, and mobile experiences as separate systems, organizations use a single platform to keep messaging synchronized and consistent.
When devices are managed as part of the communication strategy:
Whether you’re managing a hybrid workforce, a single office, or a network of global locations, this guide will give you practical tips to get more impact out of every screen in your ecosystem.
Appspace for Devices is the software layer that powers a range of workplace experiences, from digital signage to enterprise TV to room scheduling. It installs directly on your preferred hardware and brings your content to life with fast, reliable playback and smart content delivery. Think of it as the core engine behind your employee communication strategy, customizable for every screen and every location.
Appspace for Devices is built to:
One of the biggest strengths of Appspace for Devices is its broad compatibility. It works across leading operating systems and device platforms, including:
(You can find the full list of supported devices and operating systems here.)
This gives you the freedom to choose devices based on your specific needs – whether it’s screen size, playback performance, installation environment, or interaction type – without being locked into a single ecosystem.
Appspace uses two flexible content delivery modes:
Streaming
Ideal for content that changes frequently like live announcements, up-to-date dashboards, or leadership messaging. As long as internet connectivity is stable, content flows in real time.
Offline caching
For environments with patchy connectivity (like factory floors or remote campuses), Appspace caches content locally. This means your signage or safety messages still display even if Wi-Fi drops.
Use case tip: Stream live town halls to corporate displays, but cache key compliance info in manufacturing zones.
Appspace supports a full range of physical communication touchpoints across your workplace:
Keep employees informed with messaging and real-time content in lobbies, breakrooms, or production areas. Rotate dashboards, safety messages, social feeds, weather, or company news.
Extend your messaging beyond the office walls with a mobile app experience for hybrid, remote, and frontline workers. Share alerts, updates, video content, and documents direct to their phones, wherever they are.
Display meeting room availability with real-time calendar sync via Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or other booking tools. Compatible with Crestron, Logitech, Webex, IAdea, and more.
Deploy interactive touch-enabled kiosks to guide visitors and employees around large campuses. Show maps, directories, or even HR announcements.
Broadcast curated channels across waiting areas, lounges, or break spaces.
Strategy tip: Use a single platform, like Appspace, to manage multiple use cases across different devices. Run safety alerts on breakroom TVs, meeting schedules on room panels, and wayfinding maps on kiosks, all from the same CMS. You get consistent branding, simplified updates, and less stress on your IT and Comms teams.
Appspace is a cloud-based, centralized platform that makes managing communications across hundreds (or thousands) of devices breeze.
With Appspace, you can:
Appspace integrates with tools you already use like Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or your employee intranet, making it easy to push consistent messages across screens and software.
Start with the environment and communication goal, then choose the device size, shape, and capabilities that best support that goal.
Consider:
| Device type | Best for | Key features | Typical locations | Compatible examples |
| Digital signage displays | Company news, safety alerts, dashboards |
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Lobbies, breakrooms, shop floors, cafeterias | LG commercial displays, Samsung Tizen, BrightSign players, Chrome OS |
| Room scheduling panels | Meeting room availability, space booking |
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Conference rooms, huddle spaces | Crestron TSS, Webex Room Navigator, Logitech Tap, IAdea |
| Wayfinding kiosks | Navigation, directories, visitor info |
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Entrances, large campuses, universities | Elo touchscreen, Samsung Galaxy Tab S, Sony Android displays |
| Enterprise TVs | Employee entertainment, broadcast updates |
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Lounges, waiting areas, breakrooms | BrightSign HD/XT, LG webOS TVs, Chromecast with Google TV |
| Desk booking devices | Hot-desking availability, reservation on the go |
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Open offices, hot-desking zones | IAdea Desk Booking Panel, Joan Desk, Crestron Desk Touch |
| Video walls | Brand moments, executive dashboards |
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Executive areas, event spaces, control rooms | Cisco Board Pro, LG UltraStretch, NEC Video Wall Kits |
| Mobile devices | On-the-go employee communication |
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Field, frontline, remote staff | iOS and Android smartphones, tablets |
Quick selection tips:
With the right devices and the right app, your physical spaces become communication channels. From wayfinding to real-time alerts, employee recognition to desk booking, Appspace for Devices turns screens into something more: A reliable part of your digital workplace strategy.
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