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In the 2010s, Spacewell’s integration with Microsoft Exchange was based on our MCS software, which utilized a user-centric model. This approach offered User-Centric Integration and thus full-access to employee calendars by our software, through the Microsoft Graph API, allowing our software to access, read and write into users' calendars directly.
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4. Comparing User-Centric and Room-Centric Models
Feature | User-Centric Model | Room-Centric Model |
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Data Access | Direct access to user calendars (MS Graph API) | Syncs only room calendars, no user data access |
Integration with Outlook | Seamless extension of Outlook features | Limited to room management actions |
Privacy and Compliance | Higher data access, leading to IT and DPO concerns | Easier acceptance with minimal data access |
Reservation Management | Full control over user-created reservations | Limited to room-based actions (accept/decline/end/extend) |
Adoption Rate | Slower due to privacy concerns | Higher due to simplified integration requirements |
5. Future Directions and Enhancements
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