From the steam age to Star Trek. How eD system found offices that keep pace with its business

9. 11. 2026

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10 min

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After 25 years in conventional offices, eD system decided it was time for a change. Instead of another long-term lease, costly alterations and the responsibility of running an office, the company chose WorkLounge City Point’s serviced offices in Prague’s Pankrác district for its Prague team.

Over the course of a single year, it also witnessed the transformation of the entire location. And the difference between the original and new working environments? With a touch of humour, company CEO Šimon Churý compares it to travelling from the steam age straight into Star Trek.

After a quarter of a century, it was time to rethink the office

eD system is a major IT distributor in Central Europe. It connects more than 400 global technology manufacturers with resellers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. Alongside distribution, it provides logistics, warehousing, financing, warranty claims handling and marketing services. The company employs approximately 305 people, including a 25-person team in Prague.

It was this team that needed new offices. After 25 years in conventionally leased premises, the lease was coming to an end. That created an opportunity to consider whether it made sense to continue in the same way. Initially, eD system considered another conventional lease. But after several viewings, it became clear that new premises would also bring familiar responsibilities.

“Some places offered us offices on the condition of a seven-year lease and three to four months of refurbishment. Gradually, I realised that I didn’t actually want to refurbish anything anymore. I wanted to walk in, open my laptop and start working,” recalls Šimon Churý.

For a team of 25, independently arranging all the facilities, equipment and supporting services was not an efficient solution either. A company that provides comprehensive services to hundreds of technology brands began looking for someone who could take similar care of its own needs.

Location remained an important requirement. In an anonymous survey, 78% of employees said they wanted to stay in Pankrác. And that was where eD system discovered WorkLounge City Point.

Budova City Point Pankrác. Vlajková loď servisovaných kanceláří WorkLounge

The third floor was a stepping stone. The fourth became home.

When eD system arrived at City Point, the building was still undergoing a transformation. The company first moved into offices on the third floor while a new WorkLounge workspace was being created one floor above. Once the work was complete, the team moved upstairs.

“Moving from our original offices brought us from the steam age into the twentieth century. And the fourth floor? That’s Star Trek for us,” says the CEO, describing the difference between the spaces.

The new floor offered more than a more modern interior. It underwent a complete refurbishment, creating new offices and supporting facilities. And eD system’s employees had the opportunity to watch it happen.

They could follow the construction work and even choose the right office from the spaces being prepared. This helped them gradually become familiar with their new environment before moving in.

“The third floor was temporary for us. The fourth is our place. People saw it taking shape, could choose their office and began to see it as their own,” adds Šimon Churý.

WorkLounge takes care of nine out of ten requests

Service was one of the main reasons for the change. Under a conventional lease, the company had to deal with equipment, technology, maintenance and other operational matters itself or through external suppliers. At WorkLounge, eD system has its own offices, while much of that operational workload is taken care of.

“I don’t have to deal with printers, meeting rooms, technology or furniture. When we need something, we don’t have to assign it to an external provider or go through our colleagues in Ostrava. WorkLounge takes care of nine out of ten requests,” says Churý.

The private office serves as the team’s base. Employees also use other parts of the building for meetings, breakfasts and team gatherings. And because eD system’s salespeople regularly travel around Prague, they appreciate access to other WorkLounge locations too. They can book meeting rooms or use a workspace between appointments.

Company events work in a similar way. Smaller gatherings take place at City Point, while a training session for approximately 25 people was held at WorkLounge’s Wenceslas Square location. One office address gives the company access to the possibilities of an entire workspace network.

Offices they are proud to invite clients to

The change in environment has also affected how eD system meets its business partners. Previously, the company more often held meetings away from its own offices. Today, it is happy to welcome customers and partners to City Point:

“Our original premises were fine, but they didn’t inspire anyone. Today, we’re proud of our offices. In a meeting room, two sides sit opposite each other and discuss business. Over coffee or breakfast, it suddenly becomes a conversation with someone you care about. In a much more informal atmosphere.”

Churý, the company’s CEO, sees the ability to choose the right setting for each meeting as an important change. Sometimes a private meeting room is needed; at other times, a shared table and good coffee are a better fit.

The quality of the working environment also matters within the company. In recent years, eD system has focused intensively on developing its company culture and caring for its employees:

“If we want our people to take good care of our customers and manufacturers, we first have to take good care of them. We can’t expect high-quality service externally if employees don’t experience it themselves.”

Resizing the office? It used to feel like building a rocket to Mars. Now, it starts with a phone call.

Alongside the environment and services, flexibility was another deciding factor in choosing the new offices. The company needed to be able to respond to changes in the business without every adjustment to the number of workstations leading to complicated negotiations or another move.

“When I used to want to make the offices bigger or smaller, it was almost like building a rocket to Mars,” Churý laughs.

Today, the company can discuss changes to capacity or office space within WorkLounge according to its current needs, with a single phone call:

“We can make plans for one, two or five years. But the world is no longer a place where we can plan ten years ahead and have everything happen exactly as expected.”

The move from the third to the fourth floor also demonstrated that changing the working environment does not necessarily mean changing location. The offices can keep pace with the company, rather than the company having to shape its future plans around its offices.

Advice to his younger self? Go for it. Again.

After a year at WorkLounge, eD system has experienced the original premises, the move to a new floor and the day-to-day reality of serviced offices. The company now spends less time on operational matters, can use a wider range of workspaces and has greater freedom when planning for the years ahead.

Alongside the physical environment, Šimon Churý repeatedly highlights the people behind WorkLounge:

“Kristýna Truksová puts her heart into her work. Whatever we’re dealing with, whether with her or her colleagues, they always try to find a solution. That approach is very important to us.”

What began as a search for a new office became a decision that changed how eD system thinks about its workspace.

And what would Šimon Churý say today to his self of a year and a half ago, who was still deciding whether to leave a conventional lease behind? “Go for it. Again.”