Reseller CAE Technology Services has opened a new multi-million pound global HQ and warehouse facility in Hemel Hempstead which the reseller claims will “meet the needs of the CAE workforce in a post-pandemic environment”.
The Cisco, Dell and Microsoft partner bought the 30,000 sq. foot facility at the start of the pandemic and will host roughly a third of the company, plus more for events, and includes sustainability features such as solar panels, efficient lighting and electric car charging points.
CEO Justin Harling said that there had been compelling reasons to look for more space for both staff and critical business infrastructure that were not going away. Ultimately, the decision to complete was taken because it was in the company’s long-term interests.
“Crucially, we waited until we had a better understanding of the impact of the pandemic on the future way of working ahead of finalising both the design and build schedule. By delaying those decisions, we have been able to design the new HQ to make it an efficient, safe, inspiring and welcoming place to work”, he said.
The new facility will also include features which “support modern working”, CAE claims, such as a recording studio, prayer room, wellness space, games room and a staircase-based amphitheatre for company meetings.
