Highlights

• Experience-driven platform transforming guest and employee interactions
• Robust security features backed by advanced facial recognition technology
• Seamless integration of IoT and AI for smart analytics and decision-making
• Scalable solutions tailored to businesses from boutique offices to global conglomerates

In a world where businesses are rapidly embracing digital transformation, Utkarsh Jain, Co-Founder and CEO of Veris, sits down to discuss how the company is revolutionizing workplace management.

From advanced security features to a seamless user experience, Veris is pioneering solutions that are not just technologically robust but also deeply aligned with the human element.

With a clientele that boasts Fortune 500 companies, the company has set new benchmarks in creating intelligent, secure, and efficient work environments.

In this exclusive interview, Utkarsh Jain sheds light on what sets Veris apart in the competitive landscape, its recent technological advancements, and the roadmap for the future.

Kindly share some details about Workplace Management Cloud offered by Veris?

The Veris Workplace Management Cloud represents a paradigm shift in how modern workplaces operate, seamlessly integrating technology, security, and user experience to create environments that are not just efficient, but also safe, and compliant.

At its core, Veris is an experience-driven platform that extends a warm welcome to guests, ensuring a memorable first impression, while also providing employees with real-time access to spaces & services as per their requirements.

This is achieved through a sophisticated integration of an intelligent workplace app, integration of disparate management systems & backed by smart analytics that drive informed decision-making and personalized user experiences.

In terms of security and safety, Veris excels with its robust features, ensuring every individual within the premises is properly identified and authorized, utilizing advanced face recognition technology and top-tier security protocols.

The platform also proactively manages potential threats and emergencies, upholding the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliances.

From an employee’s perspective, Veris fosters a user-centric environment, facilitating seamless interactions with the workplace.

Users can book spaces tailored to their preferences, navigate through offices effortlessly, and optimize their time, even during breaks.

The platform ensures that industry rules are implemented smoothly, privacy is upheld, and health and safety are not just checkboxes but integral parts of the user experience.

Diving deeper, the Veris ecosystem boasts a range of specialized products, each designed to address specific workplace management needs, from ensuring elegant entries with Veris Welcome to deriving actionable insights with Veris Control.

Integration is a key strength of the platform, allowing businesses to adopt Veris with ease, without the need for major adjustments to their existing systems.

Furthermore, the platform is scalable to meet the demands of various business sizes, from boutique offices to global conglomerates.

At its foundation, Veris is built on trust, adhering to SOC2 compliance, GDPR regulations, and earning the backing of Fortune 500 IT teams.

This robust security foundation ensures that Veris is not just a solution for today’s workplaces but is paving the way for the future of work — a future that is technologically advanced, secure, delightful, and profoundly focused on the human experience.

What sets Veris apart from other workplace management companies in the industry?

Veris distinguishes itself in the workplace management industry through a unique blend of deep domain expertise and unparalleled adaptability, ensuring solutions are not just current but future-ready.

Unlike competitors who may offer one-size-fits-all solutions, Veris prioritizes precision and customization, tailoring its strategies to align seamlessly with the unique requirements and ethos of each organization it serves.

A pivotal aspect of Veris’ superiority is its ability to integrate flawlessly within existing technological ecosystems, enhancing operational cohesion, streamlining processes, and driving efficiency across all levels of workplace management.

This capability has not gone unnoticed, earning Veris validation and endorsements from numerous Fortune 500 and Blue-Chip enterprises, thereby setting new benchmarks in the industry.

Trust and security are paramount in today’s digital age, and Veris stands as a formidable fortress in this regard.

With unwavering commitment to GDPR norms and the stringent standards of SOC 2 certification, Veris ensures that data integrity and privacy are never compromised.

Recognizing the challenges and opportunities of linguistic diversity in a globalized business environment, Veris transcends language barriers, offering its platform in over 20 languages to facilitate effective communication, regardless of geographical boundaries.

Veris’ support mechanism is robust and ever-present, providing 24/7 assistance to ensure that operations run smoothly and disruptions are minimized.

This commitment to reliability is further validated by a Net Retention Rate of 140%, indicating a strong trend of businesses expanding their engagement with Veris year after year.

Success stories and transformative experiences with over 300 enterprises stand testament to Veris’ impact, illustrating a consistent trajectory of workplaces evolving towards operational excellence.

Staying ahead of the curve is a hallmark of Veris, as it not only keeps pace with industry shifts but often leads them, thanks to an unwavering commitment to innovation and a forward-thinking approach to workplace management solutions.

Can you share any recent technological advancements or innovations implemented by Veris?

The integration of AI alongside IoT within Veris’ workplace management solutions marks a revolutionary shift in understanding and optimizing workspaces.

By harmoniously blending these technologies, Veris creates a smart, responsive environment that meticulously analyzes and learns from traffic and occupancy patterns, as well as individual preferences ranging from seating to food and beverage choices.

This comprehensive awareness extends across various dimensions, capturing insights at an employee, team, location, and company level.

This granular understanding enables the delivery of bespoke services and enhances decision-making, ensuring that the workspace is not just a place to work, but a dynamic entity that evolves and adapts to the unique rhythms of its inhabitants.

For instance, the system can recognize and remember an employee’s preferred workspace settings, adjusting lighting and temperature automatically for a personalized experience.

On a broader scale, it can analyze team collaboration patterns to suggest optimal meeting times and spaces, streamlining workflow and boosting productivity.

Kindly share names of clients brought on board over the past 3 months?

Over the past three months, we have had the privilege of welcoming a variety of esteemed clients to our Veris family, further enriching our portfolio of partnerships.

These include prominent names such as PwC, PTC Industries, InterGlobe Enterprises, Homeland Group, Hoerbiger, Mankind Pharma, The Leela, Roche, Synechron, ZS Associates, IdeaForge, Natwest, Wonder Cement, ITC Infotech, and others.

These new partnerships stand testament to the versatility and efficacy of our solutions, showcasing our ability to cater to a wide array of industries and organizational needs.

Joining the ranks of our already impressive client list that includes global giants like Nestle, Diageo, EY, Genpact, Loreal, BCG, and Bosch, these new additions highlight the consistent trust that industry leaders place in Veris.

Plans for expansion or growth in the near future?

Veris is strategically expanding, aligning its goals with global workplace needs, primarily focusing on strengthening its presence in the Indian market.

We are actively collaborating with progressive enterprises, emphasizing employee well-being and the adoption of modern workplace solutions.

In the Middle East, we’re experiencing increasing interest and opportunities, with the region’s rapid digital adoption and innovative mindset providing a promising landscape for our advanced workplace management solutions.

Our goal is to establish a substantial presence, contributing to the region’s digital transformation.

Beyond geographical expansion, we are committed to building the future of workspaces, continuously engaging with our clients to understand their evolving needs and integrating cutting-edge technology into our solutions.

A key part of this future-ready strategy is adding an AI layer to our services, ensuring Veris remains a leader in workplace transformation and creates environments that foster efficiency, connectivity, and employee well-being.

Are there any new services or offerings on the horizon?

A notable addition to our service offerings is the AI-Enabled Video Analytics solution. By leveraging the untapped potential of visual data, this service aims to transform video content into valuable insights.

Utilizing advanced algorithms and machine learning capabilities, the AI-Enabled Video Analytics tool is poised to significantly enhance decision-making processes and drive effective business strategies.

 In alignment with our unwavering commitment to security, Veris is also unveiling an Intelligent Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring solution.

This state-of-the-art service is engineered to provide unparalleled protection for enterprise assets.

Through real-time threat detection and expedited response mechanisms, this Intelligent SOC Monitoring solution ensures a proactive approach to securing business environments, thus embodying Veris’ dedication to fostering safe and secure workplaces.

Complementing our security and analytics offerings, Veris is excited to introduce the LMM-Based Human-Like Workplace Chatbots. 

These sophisticated chatbots, powered by advanced language models, are designed to streamline internal and external communications.

Providing an interaction experience that closely mirrors human conversation, these chatbots ensure efficient query resolution and smooth communication flows, marking another step forward in our mission to create highly efficient, responsive, and connected workplaces.

Kindly share some details about the specific services offered by Veris Workplace Management.

Cloud, i.e. full blown security suite, full blown experience suite and people flow.

The Veris Workplace Management Cloud is engineered to redefine the conventional paradigms of workspace management, bringing to the fore a blend of robust security measures, immersive user experience, and frictionless people movement – all designed to cater to the dynamic needs of modern enterprises.

Delving into the specifics, our platform encompasses a comprehensive security suite, ensuring an impermeable layer of safety across the premises.

This is achieved through sophisticated facial recognition technology and a suite of advanced security protocols, seamlessly integrating visitor management, access control and Video Analytics.

The objective is clear: to provide a secure environment without compromising on the fluidity of user experience. Simultaneously, our experience suite is a testament to our commitment to creating intuitive, engaging workplaces.

From on-demand space bookings to personalized workspace recommendations, we are setting new standards in how employees and visitors interact with their surroundings.

This suite ensures that every touchpoint within the workplace is an opportunity to enhance user experience, foster productivity, and create moments of delight.

The People Flow suite by Veris is an exceptional solution meticulously designed to facilitate seamless and frictionless movement of individuals within workspaces and at events, effectively eliminating the bottlenecks and frustrations commonly associated with crowded access points.

This suite ensures smooth transitions through access choke points, parking entrances, cafeterias, and event registration desks.

The innovative use of smart sensors and intuitive software drastically reduces wait times, enhances user experience, and optimizes the flow of people, making every interaction with the space quick, efficient, and hassle-free.

Can you share any specific services/product that were recently implemented to ensure workplace safety and continuity (Post Covid)?

In adapting to the hybrid work models post-COVID-19, Veris has unveiled innovative workplace solutions with a spotlight on safety and continuity.

Our Veris Desks offering, a pioneering hot-desking solution, allows team members to fluidly toggle between remote and in-office work, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive environment.

The Veris Combat Kit is our comprehensive suite developed to uphold the highest safety standards in the workplace, incorporating touchless attendance, contactless visitor management, temperature screening, and mask compliance checks.

These features collectively mitigate the risk of virus transmission and affirm our commitment to a safe work environment.

Moreover, the integration with the Aarogya Setu App enhances our proactive approach, offering timely health alerts and insights for both employees and visitors.

Complementing these solutions, the Veris Workplace App plays a crucial role in connecting employees, both new and existing, to the workplace.

It ensures they are well-informed and can effortlessly access services, eliminating any potential hassles and fostering a sense of belonging and ease.

Veris stands as a steadfast partner in redefining workspaces, emphasizing business continuity while prioritizing the health and safety of the workforce.

In these challenging times, our innovative, safety-first solutions are designed to weather the storm, providing a secure and resilient work environment.

FAQs

What is the core focus of Veris Workplace Management Cloud?

Veris Workplace Management Cloud aims to revolutionize the way modern workplaces function. It brings together advanced technology, robust security protocols, and exceptional user experiences into a singular platform.

How does Veris ensure data security?

Security is a top priority for Veris, complying with SOC2 and GDPR regulations. The platform uses advanced facial recognition technology and other security protocols to ensure data integrity and user safety.

How does Veris support global businesses?

Veris transcends language barriers by offering its platform in over 20 languages, facilitating effective communication and workplace management across different geographical regions.

What are Veris’ new technological advancements?

Veris has integrated AI and IoT within its solutions, allowing for smart analytics that can learn from traffic, occupancy patterns, and individual preferences, among other metrics.