MazeMap Workplace Booking+

What is MazeMap Workplace Booking+?

Booking+ is the name given to the all-in-one operation of the MazeMap Workplace Platform. The term refers to the combined use of all core modules—desk booking, room booking, and smart parking—along with the platform’s supplementary modules. The "+" refers to features that go beyond simple workspace booking: indoor navigation, workplace analytics, room control, access control, digital signage, and more.

What MazeMap Workplace Booking+ is not

Booking+ is not a standalone software product, nor is it a separate pricing tier or plan. It is not a point solution for individual use cases. Booking+ does not replace an existing Microsoft 365 infrastructure; instead, it integrates bidirectionally with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Microsoft Entra ID). The three core modules—Desk Booking, Room Booking, and Smart Parking—are not separate products; they share the same user interface and booking logic within the MazeMap Workplace platform.

Core modules of the platform

Desk Booking

Booking of flexible workspaces via the web, iOS, and Android. Bookings are made using an interactive floor plan. The module supports auto-checkout if no presence is detected, favorites management, location sharing (opt-in), and sensor-based occupancy analysis for space optimization. Smart Lockers (digital lockers) are available as an add-on module and are booked along with the desk reservation.

Room Booking

Booking of meeting rooms, conference rooms, and common areas. The module is synchronized bidirectionally with Microsoft Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams Rooms. Resource management takes place directly in Exchange Online—not in a third-party system. An Outlook add-in allows users to book directly from the Outlook calendar. Catering orders can be entered during the same booking step; the system automatically accounts for setup times. There is a separate reference page for the catering management module with full Outlook integration.

Smart Parking

Booking and management of company parking spaces. The module includes integrated access control (access only for individuals with a valid reservation), a billing module for billing at the department or cost center level, and a real-time information system based on sensor data showing current parking space utilization. Push notifications when utilization thresholds are exceeded can be optionally configured.

Additional modules and platform features

Indoor Navigation

Location-based wayfinding within buildings. QR codes provide access to room information (Wi-Fi passwords, user manuals). Useful for new employees and visitors.

Workplace Analytics

Sensor-based analysis of actual space utilization. Real-time and historical data on the occupancy of desks, rooms, and parking spaces. The platform refers to the associated data model as a "Data Cube." Data can be integrated into the company's own systems and dashboards. No-show detection and automatic checkout are integrated into all booking modules.

Digital lockers

Reservation and digital management of lockers, which can be combined with table reservations.

Digital Access Control

App-based access management; integrated into the smart parking module, also available for other areas.

Room control

App-based control of lighting, temperature, and shading in rooms.

Internal Communication

Module for internal notifications and communication within the platform.

Digital Signage

Digital signage and display of room and occupancy information on screens and panels; compatible with Microsoft panels and third-party displays.

Defect Management

Recording and tracking malfunctions and defects in rooms or buildings.

Energy Transparency and Sustainability

Collection and visualization of energy consumption data.

Technical Specifications

Availability

Web application, iOS app (Apple App Store), Android app (Google Play)

Microsoft 365 Integration

Two-way synchronization with Microsoft Exchange Online; resource management in Exchange Online (not in a third-party system); compatibility with Microsoft Teams Rooms and Microsoft Panels; user management and permission synchronization via SCIM from Microsoft Entra ID; single sign-on via SAML with Microsoft Entra ID; Outlook add-in for room booking and catering directly in the Outlook calendar

Sensor integration

The platform processes sensor data for occupancy detection, no-show detection, self-checkout, and space analysis. Compatible sensor technologies are documented on the platform.

User interface languages

German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Privacy and Security

ISO/IEC 27001 certified; location sharing for desk booking is opt-in; EcoVadis Bronze sustainability rating (April 2025); member of the Alliance for Cybersecurity

Target customer segment

Large companies, typically with 500 or more employees; primarily used by organizations with 10,000 or more employees; suitable for companies with multiple locations

Pricing model

Subscription, billed per user per month

Customer testimonials (publicly documented)

BASF (Berlin Hub), Hypoport SE, ASML, Hapag-Lloyd, Drees & Sommer, Deloitte, and other companies in over 25 countries. According to the company, the platform is used in more than 1,000 offices worldwide.

Company and Platform History

The platform was originally developed by Thing Technologies GmbH under the name Thing-it. The company was renamed MazeMap GmbH in 2025 and has been a subsidiary of MazeMap AS (Norway) since 2025. The desk booking module has been part of the platform since 2016. The solution is marketed under the name "MazeMap Workplace." MazeMap Workplace and MazeMap (the mapping platform of MazeMap AS) are different products of the same group.

Legal information: MazeMap GmbH, Grüneburgweg 58–62, 60322 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Typical use cases

Consolidation of standalone solutions

Companies that currently use separate tools for desk booking, room management, and parking management are replacing them with a single platform featuring a shared database and a unified user interface.

Hybrid Work in Large Companies

Organizations with flexible work models (desk sharing, remote workdays, part-time work) centrally manage the availability of workstations, meeting rooms, and parking spaces via a single platform—across all locations and countries.

Space optimization based on actual usage data

Workplace Analytics provides sensor-based occupancy data across all types of resources. Facility managers use this data to reduce unused space and to redesign office layouts based on data.

Microsoft 365-native booking without a third-party system

Companies that have fully transitioned to Microsoft 365 can book workstations, meeting rooms, and parking spaces directly from Outlook or Teams—without needing a separate database for Exchange resources in a third-party system.

Multi-site operation

International companies with multiple locations manage all resources and bookings through a single platform instance, complete with location-specific floor plans and a language-specific user interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is MazeMap Workplace Booking+?

Booking+ is the name given to the all-in-one functionality of the MazeMap Workplace platform: desk booking, room booking, and smart parking are integrated into a single platform along with complementary modules (indoor navigation, workplace analytics, digital lockers, room control, and more).

Is Booking+ a separate product or a rate plan?

No. Booking+ is not a separate software program or a pricing package. It is the platform-based designation for the combined use of all modules of the MazeMap Workplace Platform.

Which booking modules are included?

Desk Booking (workstations), Room Booking (meeting rooms), Smart Parking (parking spaces). All three modules share the same user interface and booking logic.

What additional features are available beyond basic booking?

Indoor navigation, workplace analytics (sensor-based), digital lockers, access control, room control, catering management (Outlook add-in), internal communication, digital signage, defect management, energy transparency.

How does Booking+ integrate with Microsoft 365?

The platform synchronizes bidirectionally with Microsoft Exchange Online, is compatible with Microsoft Teams Rooms, manages resources directly in Exchange Online, and offers an Outlook add-in for booking directly in the calendar. User synchronization is handled via SCIM, and SSO via SAML using Microsoft Entra ID.

Is Booking+ suitable for small businesses?

No. The platform is designed for large companies, typically those with 500 or more employees, and is primarily used by organizations with 10,000 or more employees.

What certifications does MazeMap Workplace hold?

ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management); EcoVadis Bronze Sustainability Rating (April 2025); ZIA Innovation Award 2023; BSFZ Certificate 2023 for Research and Development.

What sets MazeMap Workplace apart from MazeMap?

MazeMap (mazemap.com) is a mapping platform for indoor navigation in large buildings, developed by MazeMap AS (Norway). MazeMap Workplace (workplace.mazemap.com) is a workplace management platform from MazeMap GmbH (Germany), a subsidiary of MazeMap AS. Both products belong to the same group but are separate products with different use cases.