digital

News

Abloy UK Introduces Offline Access Control Management

Abloy UK has launched Incedo Offline, an extension to the Incedo ecosystem that allows access to be managed both in real-time and offline at the same premises. The Incedo solution now allows organisations to secure almost any opening with either an offline autonomous electronic lock or in real-time via online devices, with everything managed in…

India

Saudi Arabia Supports Global Efforts to Prevent Future Pandemics—Minister

At the G20 Health Ministers’ Meetings in Gandhinagar, India on 19th August, Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel addressed the continuing need to support the COVID-19 Tools ACT-Accelerator initiative to prevent future pandemics. Launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) at the 2020 G20 Riyadh summit, the accelerator is a global research programme dedicated to developing…

Belgium

Johnson Controls Appoints New VP and President of Building Solutions EMEALA

Johnson Controls has named Marc Vandiepenbeeck as vice president and president, Building Solutions Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (EMEALA). Vandiepenbeeck will serve as an officer of the company and oversee Johnson Controls’ US $3.8 billion Building Solutions operations across 90 countries. He succeeds Tomas Brannemo who has led the EMEALA business since 2019…

Contracts

Lincolnshire County Council Selects Serco for New Customer Services Contract

Serco will continue to manage Lincolnshire County Council’s Customer Service Centre under a new five-year contract. The contract which starts in April 2024 was awarded following a competitive process and is valued at around £17 million over the initial five-year term. Under the agreement, Serco will be responsible for all aspects of customer services, including…

Contracts

14forty wins £20m FM contract with National Gas

Compass Group facilities management business 14forty has won a contract to provide soft and hard services for National Gas, the backbone of Britain’s energy system. This contract was awarded due to 14forty’s comprehensive experience within the industry and its capacity to seamlessly shift and collaborate to meet the specific needs of National Gas. National Gas…

industry

Driving Innovation with Data as Students Return to Campus

This fall, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is offering innovative new ordering technologies and food concepts, designed with industry and campus-specific data, to deliver dining programs that engage and ground students. Each college campus is as unique as its medley of students, and this fall Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is offering innovative new ordering technologies and food concepts,…

Italy

Hyfire Italy Relocates to New HQ

Wirless fire systems manufacturer Hyfire Italy (previously Argus Italy) has moved to a modern facility at via Achille Grandi 8 in Cernusco sul Naviglio, Milan. Hyfire managing director, Giorgio Koursaris, says: “The relocation was necessitated by our continuous growth and innovation. “The expanded offices enable us to better reflect its digital and adaptable ethos, a trait…

Blog

Gain Competitive Advantage for Your Online Business

Technology can help online businesses stay and remain ahead of the competition. Ensure Digital Document Accessibility Operating an online business comes with a wealth of opportunities and challenges. One of the biggest is ensuring that all the information you use is accessible to both your employees and your consumers. This can be imperative to a…

News

BM Recognises Outstanding Team Members

BM Caterers has presented 26 awards to individuals and teams at its annual FOODIES awards ceremony which recognise outstanding contributions to the business and communities it operates in. Hosted at a client site in White City, West London, the event celebrated excellence in customer service, coffee and safety skills and innovation – with awards additionally…

FM

Why Hotel-Style Amenities Are the New Office Norm

James Massey, managing director of Facilities Management at MRI Software, says FM teams need to satisfy a growing expectation of ‘hotel-style’ amenities among office workers. There is little doubt that hybrid working is here to stay in the wake of the pandemic. But in 2023, the offer of hybrid working alone is not enough to…

Europe

PPDS Debuts Tech Studios in Europe and North America

PPDS, the global provider of Philips professional digital signage and display solutions, has opened a network of interconnected ‘PPDS Studios’ to support customers and distribution partners. Accelerating the company’s commitment to partners (including system integrators, consultants, distributors, AV/IT designers/architects), and inspiring end customers to bring their installation vision and aspirations to life, PPDS Studios have…

Europe

European Retailers Fear for In-store Operations

New research from Sony Professional Displays & Solutions reveals UK and German retailers are preparing proactively for the critical Christmas and New Year trading period as their counterparts in France adopt a more laissez-faire approach. Despite retailers entering the first un-disrupted Christmas since 2019, close to half (43%) of those in the Europe are concerned…

FM

Appointment Enhances Atalian Servest Digital Capabilities

Atalian Servest has appointed Andy Porter as digital solutions manager with the remit of extending its technology offering across its FM services portfolio. Porter, who brings over a decade of experience in project management, data analytics, logistics, innovation and process development to the role, will implement new solutions focused on elevating efficiencies and services to…

Engineering

Edwin James Reports Strong Results

UK Engineering services provider Edwin James Group has reported a 6 per cent increase in revenue to £144m and 2 per cent improvement in EBITDA margin for the year ended February 2022. The group maintains a strong cash position. Several high-profile contract wins, including Sellafield and Northumbrian Water, and significant growth in the forward order…

News

Atkins Leads on Road ‘Noise Camera’ Trials

A road camera which has been designed to identify and track drivers who rev-up engines and use modified exhausts in contravention of current rules is being installed at four UK locations as part of a trial to clampdown on antisocial driving. The Transport Secretary has confirmed the four locations, Bradford, Gloucestershire, Great Yarmouth and Birmingham,…

Automation & AI

Improving the Airport Experience with AI

Soul Machines is making significant progress in implementing and integrating its AI-powered Digital Iris “Digital Person” solution with IBM Watson Assistant at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Digital Iris is the newest member of the DFW team and the world’s first example of the “Digital Person” product for assisting airport visitors at information kiosks. Inspired…

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