Have you ever noticed that ‘new furniture’ smell? It’s common in newly fitted out offices, and while it might seem harmless, it’s usually the result of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) being released into the air. These can affect health. For businesses investing in workplace fit-outs, choosing furniture with low or no VOCs is important for employee wellbeing and productivity.

In the world of financial trading, speed, reliability, and uninterrupted access to information are critical. While trading software and algorithms often receive the spotlight, the hardware infrastructure behind a trading desk is equally important. A high-performance trading desk relies on specialized hardware integrations that enable traders to monitor markets, execute orders instantly, and maintain operational resilience.

Emergency service control rooms are among the most demanding work environments. They operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, supporting critical decisions where every second matters. The furniture within these spaces isn’t just functional, it forms part of the operational infrastructure.

Our client is one of the world’s largest energy traders. They are active across global energy trading, logistics and infrastructure. When the company expanded its London office they chose Technology Desking to furnish it. We designed, manufactured, and installed several hundred new desks for them.

Did you know that control room consoles are highly engineered systems? They’re built from a combination of structural, surface, and finishing materials. Each material plays a role in ensuring the console performs flawlessly over years of continuous use. Below, we take a look at the materials most commonly used in control room consoles and why they matter.

Cluster desk formations have made a surprise comeback in recent years, and there are many reasons why businesses choose this layout. With their subtle, curved geometry, cluster desks bring people, technology, and information closer together. They create a softer, more welcoming workspace that can enhance communication between teams.

The trading floor is a world apart from a regular office. While a standard office desk is fine for emails, meetings, and spreadsheets, it isn't built for the intense demands of financial markets. Traders spend long hours at their workstations, often surrounded by six to twelve screens, running powerful PCs, and making rapid-fire decisions worth millions. In this high-pressure environment, the desk is an essential part of the trading infrastructure.

With over 30 years in the industry, we’ve built and installed control room consoles for just about every type of operation you can imagine. These range from national power grid control centres to fast-paced trading floors. In three decades, we’ve seen how the right furniture can transform a workspace and improve operator performance. We’ve also seen how it can adapt to changing technology.

As sit-stand trading desks become more popular among financial professionals, a practical question has emerged: Should your PC rise with your desk or stay grounded on a PC trolley?

PC placement can affect ergonomics, cable management, ease of IT access, and even productivity. Whether you're a day trader with six monitors and 2-3 PCs or use one PC with a couple of high-resolution monitors, understanding the trade-offs of PC positioning can help you make a more informed setup decision.

High quality desks provide excellent long term value, but the environments they serve don’t stand still. Technology advances, teams expand, and companies rebrand. That’s why upgrades are such an important part of the desk lifecycle. They enable organisations to adapt existing installations, ensuring they remain functional and ergonomic. This helps workspaces continue to perform at their best.

If you're building a setup that requires connecting your PC to multiple monitors, knowing the maximum cable length for your DisplayPort connection is crucial. If its too long, you may encounter issues such as signal degradation which can either cause a monitor display to flicker or loss the signal altogether .This blog post will guide you through all you need to know about DisplayPort cable lengths, so you can achieve the best performance without compromising on quality.

Control rooms are the nerve centres of critical operations, requiring a lot of smart tech to keep things running smoothly. As demands on operators grow, so too must the functionality of their workstations. Control room consoles aren’t just desks - they’re highly engineered hubs designed to support 24/7 operations with seamless tech integration.

The client is a leading international fintech company headquartered in New York. They build electronic trading platforms for a global network of finance clients. When they opened a new London office, they selected Technology Desking to furnish it. We designed, manufactured, and installed 136 new desks for them

Your desk is where all the action happens, whether you're brainstorming your next big idea, jumping between meetings, or tackling your to-do list. But today's tech-driven workspaces can get messy with devices, cables, and everything in between. A cluttered desk can begin to feel distracting. But with a little organisation and the right tools, you can turn your desk into a space that's not only tidy but helps keep you focused and productive.

Managing essential services like electricity, water, and gas is critically important work and utilities control room consoles are at the heart of this. These consoles are not just workstations but advanced hubs equipped with ergonomic designs, next-generation displays, and integrated technology to streamline workflows. Utilities control rooms manage the efficiency and safety of vital infrastructure services. The consoles within them serve as the command centre for operators overseeing power generation, distribution, and consumption.

Control rooms play a critical role in industries ranging from emergency response to transport and energy. As technology advances, so do the consoles at the centre of these control rooms. Modern consoles are no longer just workstations—they are highly adaptable hubs.  They accommodate emerging technologies and meet the growing demands of data-driven environments. This blog explores the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of control room consoles. From next-generation display technologies to sustainable design, we take a look at the latest developments.

Behind every split-second decision on a trading floor - or every critical response in a control room is a complex web of technology, all connected by cables. Each workstation is a hub of activity with cables supplying critical data to ensure workers can monitor, react, and make decisions without disruption.

Our client is a leading global investment management firm that oversees billions in assets for investors worldwide. We have been proud to support them with their trading furniture needs for over two decades.

With offices in financial hubs like New York, Geneva, London, and Hong Kong, the client has grown significantly in recent years. They have expanded their global footprint, adapting to new markets and technologies.

For professionals in high-stakes environments like trading floors and control rooms, long hours are part of the job, and an ergonomic desk setup is essential. Working efficiently is critical—and so is taking care of your body while you do it. Your back bears a significant load from prolonged sitting, awkward postures, and repetitive movements. Creating an ergonomic workspace helps prevent discomfort and long-term back issues. In this blog post, we'll explore how to protect your back while working at a desk.

When specifying IT for an office, trading floor or control room, especially one that involves multiple monitors, video conferencing, or presentations, the choice between DisplayPort and HDMI can have a significant impact on your productivity and ease of use. While both of these digital interfaces can transmit audio and video, they have different strengths that cater to various needs. This blog post will compare DisplayPort and HDMI specifically in the context of these environments, helping you decide which one is best for your workspace.