In today’s evolving workplace, companies are being asked to do more with less—less space, fewer fixed desks, and less tolerance for friction in the employee experience. Meanwhile, employees expect to walk into the office, plug in, and get to work.
According to the Flex Index Q2 2025 Report, only 33% of U.S. companies now require full-time in-office attendance. In contrast, 43% have adopted structured hybrid models, where a mix of scheduled and spontaneous desk usage is the norm. This shift has exposed a new layer of complexity in managing workstations at scale.
However, booking a desk is only half the challenge in today’s hybrid workplace. What’s emerging now is the need to make that desk instantly usable: secure, connected, and ready the moment someone arrives.
That’s where Qbic’s TDD-1000 BookBuddy Connect comes in.
Our iF Design Award-winning desk booking docking station is purpose-built for the hybrid era. It turns any desk into a plug-and-work experience, eliminating the time, confusion, and IT support often associated with shared environments.
With features like auto check-in, peripheral detection, wireless charging, and port control, the TDD-1000 empowers employees to get started right away while giving IT teams total oversight.
Designed for Real-Life Hybrid Work
The workplace of the future is no longer about where people sit—it’s about how effortlessly they can get to work.
Yet most companies still struggle to meet this expectation. In Appspace’s 2025 Workplace Experience Trends & Insights Report, 85% of employees said their workplace experience could be improved, and 66% preferred working remotely because in-office experiences often fall short.
At the same time, leadership continues to invest in redesigned office layouts: collaboration zones, touchdown spaces, and shared desks. However, these spaces often create more confusion than productivity without the right technology. TDD-1000 resolves this by removing the guesswork for employees while giving IT teams the control and consistency they need.
One Smart Dock, Built for Hybrid Desking Realities
Whether you’re managing:
- Assigned desks for daily employees
- Shared workstations for rotating teams
- Drop-in areas for contractors or visitors
- A campus-wide deployment across multiple locations…
…the TDD-1000 adapts seamlessly.
Built-In Features That Solve Real Problems
Let’s explore how each of TDD-1000’s four key features supports both hot desking and hoteling in one:
1. Auto Check-In
Plug in your USB-C laptop to TDD-1000, and you’re in. Imagine plugging in and having your desk instantly reserved and your session authenticated. But the benefits extend beyond the employee; Auto Check-In also empowers your support teams:
- For IT, Auto Check-In is activated upon plugging in the laptop via USB-C. It can also trigger identity verification systems through a workspace app installed on the user’s laptop. When a USB-C device is plugged in, the dock communicates with the app to verify the user’s identity—ensuring that the desk is only activated for authenticated sessions. This enables real-time usage tracking, simplifies access control, and supports audit trails across flexible desk environments.
- For facilities teams, this feature feeds precise usage data into space planning dashboards, helping teams right-size their desk inventory, reduce wasted space, and better support hybrid occupancy patterns. Whether you’re managing 50 desks or 5,000, knowing how spaces are actually used is key to smarter real estate decisions.
2. Smart Device Detection
Every second counts when starting the workday—especially in shared environments where employees might switch desks frequently. The TDD-1000 automatically detects and activates all connected peripherals the moment a user plugs in: dual monitors, webcams, keyboards, microphones, and more.
This means employees can get started instantly, without toggling settings or calling IT for help. It ensures that every workstation is “live and ready” the moment it’s needed, even in high-turnover or flexible desk environments.
On the backend, system integrators and IT teams can monitor device readiness via API. This enables preemptive troubleshooting, proactive support, and insights into which desks or setups might need attention, streamlining the support load across large or distributed offices.
3. Built-In Wireless Charging (15W)
With 15W wireless charging built right into the dock, the TDD-1000 reduces cable clutter and ensures phones, earbuds, and other accessories stay powered throughout the workday.
This built-in feature also reinforces a clean desk policy, minimizing the need for employees to bring chargers or adapters into the office. In open and hybrid setups where simplicity matters, small hardware details like this can have an outsized impact on satisfaction and adoption.
For IT and sustainability teams, real-time charging status and wattage metrics are available via API. These insights support smarter energy monitoring across workspaces, especially important as companies optimize power use across global office networks.
4. Smart Port Control
Smart Port Control monitors connected USB devices and instantly enables or disables power to all workstation USB ports simultaneously. This control can be automated for specific conditions, such as blocking all USB access when a desk is unbooked, or allowing use only under defined security parameters.
This feature powerfully reduces exposure to unauthorized devices, tools, and services, mitigating risks from unapproved USB drives or webcams. It is essential for industries like finance, government, and healthcare with stringent data compliance needs.
Its API-accessible configuration seamlessly integrates with your digital workplace for easy policy enforcement, reporting, and automated workflows. The TDD-1000 transforms every desk into a fully managed endpoint, ensuring security with agile user flexibility.
Integration Ready & Easy to Scale
The TDD-1000 was built with integrators in mind. Its API framework allows seamless connection to:
- Enterprise workplace management and booking platforms
- Analytics dashboards for occupancy, charging, and device usage
Whether you’re deploying across a global HQ or a distributed network of branch offices, the TDD-1000 simplifies management for IT without compromising on functionality or user experience.
And with 81% of employers actively redesigning their offices to support hybrid work, choosing tech that scales is no longer optional—it’s a strategic priority.
Make Every Desk Instantly Work-Ready
The future of work demands more than just desk booking; it demands instant usability. The TDD-1000 BookBuddy Connect delivers, turning every shared desk into a seamless, secure, plug-and-work powerhouse. It eradicates hybrid chaos, empowering your employees with effortless access and providing your IT teams with unprecedented control.
Ready to rethink your hybrid office strategy? Explore how TDD-1000 BookBuddy Connect can support your hybrid workplace goals.
