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…
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Planon and Gilbane Building Company have launched a strategic partnership to offer developers end-to-end life-cycle maintenance plans, space allocations, asset registers, and other operational management tools before a new facility is opened. The partnership leverages Gilbane’s many years of experience in integrated construction and facility management services, and Planon’s technology for smart building and workplace…
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips-branded professional display solutions, has made two appointments to its management team, with duo Sven Beinlich and Jason Bacon joining as corporate and retail directors. Their appointment confirmation – joining Simone Gagliardi, Valeriia Polovkova and Mikael de Fonseca – comes days before PPDS’ holds its third annual gathering of…
Royal BAM Group NV has appointed Huw Jones to succeed Ian Parish, BAM Nuttall executive director, who retires on 31 December. Parish, who has over 38 years’ experience in the civil engineering industry, re-joined BAM Nuttall in 2020 as managing director, major projects, before taking on the role of interim managing director of BAM Nuttall…
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to debut Philips MediaSuite TVs in guest rooms across its portfolio of 6,000 properties in 100 countries under a new agreement with PPDS. IHG – one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, operates multiple hotel and hospitality brands including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the Holiday…
Savills Investment Management has hired Jan Willem Vis as Head of Client Capital, Netherlands. Based in Amsterdam, Vis will report to Giuseppe Oriani, Co-Head, Client Capital (EMEA) and work alongside Edgar Hertog and Marcel Fleminks – Co-Heads of Savills IM’s Netherlands operations, in a role that will develop client relations in the region. With over…
29.10.2021, 11:39 Erik Jaspers Elevated to IFMA Fellow The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has recognised the contribution of Erik Jaspers, Global Strategy & Innovation Director at Planon, to its international development by naming him as a Fellow. Jaspers, a consummate FM Technology expert who has helped define the agenda for information technology in the…
24.08.2021, 11:31 European Logistics Fund 3 Acquires Amsterdam Distribution Centre Savills Investment Management (Savills IM) has acquired a newly completed distribution centre near Amsterdam, the Netherlands from VDG Real Estate for EUR 46.9 million on behalf of its European Logistics Fund 3. ELF 3 is an open special alternative investment fund targeted at international…
11.08.2021, 08:55 Acquisition Boosts Mitie Telecom Capability Mitie has acquired DAEL Ventures UK, together with its subsidiaries DAEL Telecom, JB Towers and JISTICS for £15 million. DAEL Ventures is the UK arm of DAEL Netherlands, a leading provider of acquisition, design and construction (ADC) services for telecoms infrastructure. With a team of around 130 the…
06.07.2021, 10:53 Planon Inaugurates Nijmegen Campus Planon has opened a new state-of-the-art Innovation Campus in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The new building features a bar, gym and vegetable garden to promote social interaction, health and well-being, and is connected to the company’s headquarters in the city by a large ‘biophilic’ greenhouse constructed from glass and steel that has…
16.03.2021, 21:53 Study Confirms Accuracy of Legionella Test Method An independent study supports claims from IDEXX about the efficacy of its Legiolert solution for detecting Legionella pneumophila in non-potable water. Undertaken in the Netherlands by leading organisation in the field of water quality and water technology, WLN, the study compared Legiolert with Dutch national reference…
02.02.2021, 09:17 A New Era of Game-Changing Hospitality The Jan Heintze Kick Box function and hospitality suite at PSV Eindhoven’s 35,000 capacity Philips stadium has received eight new advanced smart Philips professional displays from PPDS. Named after the club’s European cup-winning legend who is also a Danish national team star (86 caps), the hospitality venue…
12.01.2021, 11:53 BSI Approved for UKCA BSI has been confirmed as an Approved Body for UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) marking which is replacing CE marking in England, Wales and Scotland following Brexit. The organisation will also continue to be a Notified Body for the Northern Ireland market. The UKCA mark replaces CE marking in Great…
09.07.2020, 11:08 Supporting Reopening Retailers Philips Professional Display Solutions (PDS) has announced a support and rewards programme to assist retailers with overcoming challenges presented by COVID-19. Developed with funding previously earmarked for its events and exhibitions programme, InSync provides a new destination for retailers and installation partners to discover and be inspired by some of the latest…
03.02.2020, 12:51 Global Impact Sourcing Award (GISA) ISS has been recognised with a Global Impact Sourcing Award (GISA) by IAOP and The Rockefeller Foundation for hiring and providing career development opportunities to people who would otherwise have limited prospects for sustainable employment. The award recognises the global facility services provider for embracing diversity and inclusion in its…
18.12.2019, 14:42 Happy Employees Make for Happy Results Uri Bar-Joseph, Mindspace’s Vice-President for Marketing, discusses recent data linking company performance to levels of employee loyalty. What sets successful businesses apart from unsuccessful ones, and guarantees better performance among employees? What creates loyalty among your staff, more creative ideas in the board room and better bottom…
27.11.2019, 10:42 The Impact of Brexit on Future Workspaces Steve Marsden, Co-founder of flexible workspace search agency Domain Office Search considers the impact of the continued uncertainty surrounding Brexit on the UK’s workspace market and economy. Uncertain about uncertainty? The UK has narrowly avoided a recession by the skin of its teeth. Many sectors have…
27.11.2019, 08:41 Making Millions Safer G4S is delivering emergency first aid, fire and evacuation safety training to 10,000 employees of the Dutch railway company, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) every year. With millions of passengers travelling on trains and through railway stations every day in the Netherlands, there’s always a high chance train or station staff will…
30.08.2019, 11:42 Going “Glocal” Dari Shechter, vice-president for art and design at Mindspace and Lily Stanger, the global coworking space provider’s design lead, consider the impact of local influences on global office design. Ever order a McAloo Tikki Burger? Or a Stroopwafel McFlurry? Maybe you’ve never heard of the vegetarian burger on the menu…
06.06.2019, 01:57 World’s Largest IoT PropTech Contract Dutch electromechanical contractor Croonwolter&dros (CW&D) will connect more than 5,000 commercial buildings to the Gooee Building Intelligence Platform under a ground-breaking subscription-based agreement. The Gooee platform, a recipient of two Rabobank awards for innovation that was recently featured alongside IoT solutions from Humble Buildings and CBRE at the Building Holland…
06.06.2019, 01:57 World’s Largest IoT PropTech Contract Dutch electromechanical contractor Croonwolter&dros (CW&D) will connect more than 5,000 commercial buildings to the Gooee Building Intelligence Platform under a ground-breaking subscription-based agreement. The Gooee platform, a recipient of two Rabobank awards for innovation that was recently featured alongside IoT solutions from Humble Buildings and CBRE at the Building Holland…
15.03.2019, 16:24 Thwarting Electronic Bike Theft A track and trace security solution developed by G4S and AXA is making life difficult for thieves of electronic bicycles in the Netherlands. The popularity of electronic bicycles (e-bikes) has seen a remarkable rise in recent years, with around 34 million e-bikes sold worldwide in 2017. China…