Area Pro wins 2026 Australian Good Design Award
We’ve got some exciting news to share: Area Pro has won an Australian Good Design Award! What are the Good Design Awards? The Australian Good
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Occupancy Data Is Building Infrastructure, Not A Dashboard
Occupancy data has moved from being a reporting output to being a live input to building systems. When occupancy drives HVAC sequencing, ventilation rates, lighting
Why Occupancy Data Shouldn’t Depend on the Internet
If occupancy data is processed in the cloud, then an internet outage stops the building’s occupancy-driven automation. HVAC and ventilation revert to fixed schedules, which
Replicating a hyperscaled occupancy sensing platform to run inside a building
Today we announced the launch of PremLink, XY Sense’s on-premise occupancy integration appliance. You can read the full announcement here. This post is the engineering
XY Sense Brings Occupancy Intelligence On-Premise with PremLink
Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of XY Sense PremLink — our on-premise occupancy protocol gateway, purpose-built to meet the demands of modern, automation-driven
Real-Time Occupancy Data and HVAC Energy Costs
Most commercial buildings condition and ventilate space on a fixed schedule, sized for a level of occupancy that rarely occurs. In hybrid-work offices, attendance between
Cloud or on-premise? Buildings need occupancy data from both
The most common question I get from customers now isn’t about accuracy or coverage. It’s some version of: we have this rich, real-time occupancy data,
Q4 2025 + Q1 2026 Workplace Utilization Index Now Available
It’s here! The Q4 2025 + Q1 2026 Workplace Utilization Index (WUI) edition has just been published and is available to download. Here are the headlines… 1.
XY Sense Area Pro: The Best Enterprise Occupancy Sensor for 2026
XY Sense Area Pro: The Best Enterprise Occupancy Sensor for 2026 The workplace is evolving and so is the technology that powers it. As organizations
XY Sense launches Area Pro, Setting a New Standard in Enterprise Occupancy Sensing
Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of XY Sense Area Pro — our most advanced wide-area occupancy sensor yet, purpose-built to meet the demands
Entry Sensor Accuracy: Why It Really Matters
Entry Sensor Accuracy: Why It Really Matters The Difference Between Okay Data and Decision-Grade Insights The Bottom Line Many entry sensor systems claim 95–98% accuracy
Should I Choose Wired or Wireless Occupancy Sensors?
Should I Choose Wired or Wireless Occupancy Sensors? A Strategic Guide for Workplace Leaders By Alex BirchCofounder and CEO Occupancy data has become a core
Occupancy Sensors Privacy & Security FAQ
This guide to General Occupancy Sensor Questions provides clear, practical answers about how workplace occupancy sensors capture data, how that data is processed, and how
XY Sense Occupancy Sensor FAQ for Employees
This Occupancy Sensor FAQ for Employees is a practical guide to help you understand what occupancy sensors are, how they work, and what data they
New Study Finds Noise and Meeting Room Shortages Undermine Office Productivity
The XY Sense Workplace Pulse, is a new global survey capturing the human perspective behind today’s office utilization trends. In this report, we share insights
Announcing Our New Guide: WiFi vs. Occupancy Sensors
New Guide: WiFi vs. Occupancy Sensors — Don’t Lock in Decisions Without Reading This The new WiFi vs. Occupancy Sensors guide from Alex Birch, Co-Founder
We’re Growing: Jacqueline Hasler Joins XY Sense as COO
We’re thrilled to share that Jacqueline Hasler has joined XY Sense as our new Chief Operating Officer. This is a newly created role designed to
FAQ: Area Sensors
Lots of people have questions about area sensors, occupancy analytics, and the unique role that area sensors can play in understand your workplace. In this
