EPLAN is integrating its electrical engineering and fluid-power technology solutions with Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform to support the workflows of clients who are common to both companies. Under the terms of the agreement signed by Dassault Systèmes managing director for Central Europe, Dominic Kurtaz and EPLAN & Cideon CEO, Sebastian Seitz, the partners will contribute…
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GEFMA, the German Association for Facility Management, has issued Directive GEFMA 445 addressing the certification of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) solutions which rely on IoT data to manage FM processes. Over half of all Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software products on sale in Germany are estimated to conform with the previous standard, GEFMA…
Field service management software provider Joblogic has acquired computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) developer Protean Software in a deal that enlarges its subscriber base by 10,000 users. The acquisition will sees Protean’s 50 employees join the Joblogic team at its new HQ office in central Birmingham. Field service software helps contractors save time, increase productivity,…
Johnson Controls has acquired digital workplace management and IoT solutions provider FM:Systems for a base purchase price of US $455 million with additional payments to be made subject to the attainment of post-closing earnout milestones. Coupled with our building asset solutions, energy management offerings and global field network, this acquisition further differentiates Johnson Controls’ leadership…
Monolith, a developer of AI powered software for the engineering sector, has released Next Test Recommender (NTR) which makes active recommendations for validation tests during the development of nonlinear products in industrial, automotive and aerospace applications. As the physics of complex products in these industries become more and more intractable to understand, engineers find themselves…
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is using a lease accounting platform and AI-powered document parser to meet the requirements of the Lease Accounting (IFRS 16) Management & Reporting System standards which came into force for NHS organisations last year. Launched by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in 2019, IFRS 16 requires lessees to…
The newly upgraded Planon Workplace App helps users of the integrated workplace management system (IWMS) developer’s solutions by providing a mobile-first, personalised connection between people, workplaces, services and facilities. Its personalised user interface improves the hybrid working experience by equipping users to: Locate and book their ideal desk, meeting room and other facilities Visually identify…
Cushman & Wakefield has launched C&W Green Buildings, a proprietary digital software assessment tool that identifies custom decarbonization, retrofitting and cost savings opportunities for real estate investors and owners. Created through an exclusive partnership with CFP Green Buildings (CFP), a consultancy with a mission of making buildings and homes more sustainable, the tool offers Cushman…
MRI Software has signed a binding Scheme Implementation Deed to acquire 100 per cent of the share capital of PropTech Group Limited which develops and sells real estate software, and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The A$0.60 cash per share offer, equating to an implied equity value of approximately A$93.4 million on…
MRI Software has presented its vision for the next generation of its open technology platform MRI Agora™ at the company’s Ascend users conference in New Orleans. According to the software developer, the new Agora platform will enable real estate businesses to make better decisions through connected data, automate mundane tasks, and differentiate through technology. “The…
MRI Software has recruited former PayPal executive Susan Avelluto as Chief People Officer and announced the appointment of business executive and author Jill Popelka to its Board. “I’m thrilled to welcome Susan to the MRI team,” said Patrick Ghilani, Chief Executive Officer of MRI Software. “She has an incredible track record of enhancing the employee…
UAE-based AG Facilities Solutions (AGFS) has selected MRI Software’s scalable Evolution facilities management platform to assist its ongoing digital transformation. The software is expected to boost operational efficiency, increase automation, and improve access to data, allowing the company to provide more value to its customers, in addition to greater insight into process and system performance.…
MRI Software has acquired UK-based Springboard, a provider of footfall counting and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytics to retailers, landlords, and government bodies. The acquisition expands the MRI@Work™ for Retail solutions suite, which currently serves more than 500 retailers and retail property owners and operators globally according to the company. Leveraging plug-and-play software, existing camera networks,…
FSI has begun trading as MRI Software following its August 2021 acquisition, with the Concept Evolution CAFM/IWMS platform also rebranded as ‘MRI Evolution’. “Integrating FSI with MRI Software strengthens both organisations’ ability to support FM teams across a range of industry sectors by delivering an enhanced, scalable technology platform to manage and maintain facilities effectively,”…
MRI Software has named three experienced technology leaders to key senior vice president roles in sales, services and revenue operations, and expanded company president John Ensign’s role to Executive Managing Director for North America. The software developer has also appointed Sherry Lautenbach as Senior Vice President (SVP) of North America Sales, Eric Walsh as SVP…
Honeywell Forge Connected Warehouse, the latest enhancement to the company’s enterprise performance management software solution, promises to assist customers accelerating the digital transformation of their operations. Launched as part of the technology supplier’s Spring 2022 solutions’ offering, the solution is being promoted for its ability to help organizations simplify operations and lower costs by providing…
Service Works Global (SWG) has been named a ‘Leader’ in Verdantix’ Green Quadrant: Integrated Workplace Management Systems 2022, which ranks the software developer’s QFM solution top for ‘maintenance and asset management functionality’. Gary Watkins, Service Works Global CEO, says: “The Green Quadrant report shows that we have demonstrated a market-leading and strong functionality across a…
English League one side Wigan Athletic Football Club is implementing compliance and asset management software from Sypro across its estate which includes the DW Stadium in Robin Park, and first team and academy training sites. Sypro’s Risk Manager platform allow organisations to keep on top of regular maintenance through simple management, easy allocation of tasks…
Planon has taken a majority shareholding in SPM Assets, an Aukland based provider of specialised asset management services and software in Australia and New Zealand for owners and managers of building portfolios. The acquisition heralds the start of a new partnership that will allow Planon to expand its geographical reach and partner ecosystem whilst providing…
28.10.2021, 11:06 Improving the Leasing Experience the University of Oxford has expanded its use of MRI Software solutions, further streamlining tenant leasing operations and improving the experience for staff and customers. As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, the University of Oxford owns and manages a diverse property portfolio, including commercial, residential and…
19.10.2021, 16:32 RE:Visionary Awards 2021 MRI Software has announced the recipients of its third annual RE:Visionary Awards at the MRI Ascend 2021 North American users conference in Cleveland, Ohio. The RE:Visionary Awards, which were formerly known as the “MRI Innovation Awards”, honor MRI clients and partners who have leveraged the company’s open and connected…
13.09.2021, 09:19 MRI Acquisition Adds CRM Capabilities MRI Software has added customer relationship management capabilities to its portfolio of property sales and rental management solutions following the acquisition of Melbourne-based Box+Dice. Box+Dice has been implemented by some of Australia’s largest real estate companies, with its platform named as the most innovative PropTech solution of…
03.08.2021, 13:53 Developing the UK’s Most Sustainable Leisure Centre A partnership between Schneider Electric and Associated Technology Services (ATS) is set to deliver the first leisure centre in the United Kingdom to meet the Passivhaus standard for sustainability. Operated by Exeter City Council, the leisure centre at St Sidwell’s Point in Exeter is a centrepiece…
07.07.2021, 15:31 MRI Expands Lead-to-Lease Commercial Property Offering MRI Software has acquired Canadian intuitive marketing and leasing platform for commercial real estate, Findspace Inc, extending the capabilities of its property management platform. Based in Toronto and founded in 2009, Findspace claims a customer base that includes 40 per cent of the top 25 owners and…
24.06.2021, 11:41 Dedicated Hybrid Workplace Management Solution MRI Software has launched Workplace Central, a unified workplace management offering targeted at businesses with hybrid workforces. According to the company, the new platform allows property and facility managers to gain visibility across all facets of the commercial sites they operate to ensure they are well-run and safe,…
08.06.2021, 12:59 Managing Information Securely A novel software solution for managing information security is being deployed by a leading PropTech business. The platform developed by Hicomply can be used across a range of industries, and has been adopted by Coyote Software – the London and New York based commercial real estate platform which enables global…
02.06.2021, 22:47 A New Visual Experience for C•CURE 9000 Johnson Controls is introducing a reimagined web-based client for the Tyco Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management system. With the addition of enhanced functionality for alarm monitoring to the already streamlined search and filtering capabilities, users are able to perform personnel administration and alarm…
27.05.2021, 22:00 Getting in Step with the Future of the Office A new survey by MRI Software and CoreNet Global shows tenants expect changes in space usage patterns post-Covid-19 whilst landlords don’t. MRI partnered with CoreNet Global, the leading association for corporate real estate professionals, to survey 200 tenants and 50 landlords across a broad…
20.05.2021, 14:43 ANZ Property Management Software Contract Real estate fund manager Centuria Capital Group has selected MRI Software to provide a cloud-based property management solution for a portfolio of around 200 assets. The solution will automate the full lifecycle management of the real estate assets which are part of Centuria Capital’s AUD $10 billion property…
15.03.2021, 07:22 IoT-enhanced Energy Metering and Maintenance Eaton’s latest smart digital moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB) combines IoT connectivity, predictive maintenance and Class 1 energy metering to enable building digitisation and decarbonisation platforms. The built environment is estimated to be responsible for around 40 per cent of the UK’s total carbon footprint, with almost half coming from…
08.03.2021, 15:39 Machine Learning Enhanced Energy Software Novel Automated Respond Command (ARC) energy efficiency software from Utility Team utilises AI and machine learning to optimise the cooling loads of commercial and industrial chiller plant. Over the past six months, the company has been testing ARC across various sites in the UK and has seen the…
24.02.2021, 18:52 BLI Pick Award Keypoint Intelligence have recognised the Kodak S3000 Series Scanner a Buyers Lab (BLI) Winter 2021 Pick Award for “Outstanding Departmental Scanner”. The award is based on rigorous testing, including an extensive durability assessment, and evaluation of key attributes such as usability, image quality and value. BLI commended the S3000 Series…
17.02.2021, 14:30 MRI Strengthens IWMS Capabilities MRI Software has entered into an agreement to acquire Manhattan, the real estate and workplace solutions division of Trimble. The agreement which follows the acquisition last month of lease administration, accounting and facilities management software company AMTdirect, will strengthen MRI’s technological footprint and bolster its client base in North America,…
27.01.2021, 14:17 MRI Extends Lease and FM Software Capabilities MRI Software has acquired AMTdirect (AMT), a North Carolina-based provider of lease accounting, lease administration and facilities management solutions for corporate occupiers and lessees. AMT serves a wide range of industries, with clients using the company’s technology to organize and manage their lease portfolios while…
12.01.2021, 17:21 Seed Funding for Maintenance Software Developer Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform FaultFixers which helps building users report maintenance issues has raised £100,000 of funding via the University of Sussex’s incubator and investor matching service, Suss Ventures. The investment is supporting a £270,000 grant the developer recently received from Innovate UK – the UK’s innovation…
19.11.2020, 13:01 Acquisition of POS Software Provider Global payment services provider SumUp has acquired POS software company Goodtill as it strengthens its value proposition and commitment to merchants operating in the restaurant and hospitality space. The acquisition will see SumUp investing further into Goodtill’s team and products, and represents the latest in a series of…
30.10.2020, 10:23 Supporting Community and Home Owner Associations MRI has added a new software solution for community and home owner associations following its acquisition of the Jenark platform from CoreLogic. Jenark aligns with MRI’s existing product set for the management of residential property portfolios, addressing the unique needs of community and homeowner associations by facilitating…
27.10.2020, 22:20 MRI Enhances Real Estate Software Portfolio MRI Software has announced multiple enhancements to its real estate software portfolio at the first virtual edition of its North American users conference, MRI ‘Ascend Anywhere’. With more than 1,700 registrants, the conference brought together professionals from across the real estate industry to attend virtual keynotes, presentations…
13.10.2020, 15:36 Acquisition of CheckpointID MRI Software has acquired CheckpointID, LLC, a Carrolton, Texas-based provider of ID verification and fraud prevention technology solutions to the multifamily real estate sector. The CheckpointID™ solution validates government-issued domestic and international IDs in real time to protect against rental fraud and increase safety in both guided and self-guided apartment…
20.08.2020, 18:03 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company MRI Software has been included in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The list, which is compiled by Inc. Magazine, is a ranking of the nation’s most successful independent businesses based on revenue growth from 2016 to 2019. MRI Software increased its…
14.08.2020, 10:14 Smart Control of Outdoor Lighting Lutron Electronics’ new Twist-Lock Radio Daylight Module brings intelligent control to outdoor lighting applications by interfacing with ANSI dimming receptacles on outdoor fixtures in parking lots, pathways and floodlights. The module facilitates control of pole-style luminaires across a wide variety of manufacturers, in new or retrofit applications, and works with any 0-10V electronic LED driver to enhance…
30.07.2020, 10:43 MRI Software Announces New Solutions for APAC MRI Software has launched new residential and commercial property management software in the wake of last week’s virtual MRI Ascend APAC users’ conference. “MRI Living” and “MRI @Work” encompass the company’s comprehensive products portfolio and integrate residential property and strata management solutions formerly provided by Australia-New…
14.07.2020, 15:16 Internet Connection Sharing in Multi-Occupancy Buildings MDU Connect from Curve IT allows building managers to self-deliver internet services to the occupants of shared residential spaces. The solution which includes hardware, software and a cloud-based access portal, means operators of build-to-rent sites in particular, can retain control of a single network (which is commonly…
06.07.2020, 20:22 Technology Veterans Join MRI MRI Software has appointed Scott Bartlett as Vice President of Occupier Solutions and Sean Slack as its Vice President of Partnerships. Bartlett assumes responsibility for developing and managing the company’s suite of integrated workplace management solutions (IWMS) which help corporate occupiers manage their real estate leases and optimize their workplace. Slack…
02.07.2020, 11:17 On the Acquisition Trail UK-based field service management software company Totalmobile has acquired Lone Worker Solutions (LWS) and Software Enterprises which trades as Global Rostering System (GRS). The lone worker technology provided by LWS is currently being used by over 70,000 field-based workers. LWS provides access to safety alerts, status updates and locational…
22.05.2020, 12:43 Responding Online to Demand for Janitorial Supplies Cleaning and janitorial products supplier Avanti Hygiene has implemented a new e-commerce website in response to online demand for hand sanitisers and hygiene products during COVID-19. The family-run business which was initially established as a commercial cleaning business in 1980 now operates as a specialist wholesaler of…
23.04.2020, 20:33 MRI Announces Senior Appointments MRI Software has promoted Roman Telerman to Chief Financial Officer and appointed software executive, David Bowie, as SVP and Managing Director for Asia Pacific. Telerman, who replaces outgoing CFO, Bruce Duner, joined MRI in 2010. He has seen the company expand its global presence from 35 countries to over 170. Responsible for…
15.04.2020, 15:06 MRI Extends Acquisitions Spree MRI Software has announced the acquisition of Castleton Technology PLC for £82.2 million, its second acquisition of a UK-based social housing software provider since March. The acquisition, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of both companies, is pending shareholder approval and follows MRI’s acquisition of privately held Orchard Information Systems which…
01.04.2020, 17:54 What to Expect from Customer Support Software? The right software can transform customer support and retention for many businesses but often depends on their specific requirements, as well as a willingness to train support personnel. A proper evaluation of CS software is essential if transformation initiatives are to succeed and should focus on…
31.03.2020, 15:30 MRI Acquires UK Social Housing Software Specialist Real estate software solutions specialist MRI Software has acquired specialist provider of software solutions to the UK social housing sector, Orchard Information Systems. The acquisition adds to MRI’s offering for the UK residential market and provides innovation and scale to extend the reach of Orchard’s…
18.02.2020, 14:06 Award-Winning Refrigerant Compliance Software Now Free Bacharach is offering its award-winning Parasense Refrigerant Tracking and Compliance Software to facilities managers without charge. The cloud-based software is ideal for any facility manager, team or organization looking to reduce refrigerant emissions and support regulatory tracking and compliance reporting needs while eliminating reliance on spreadsheets or…
11.02.2020, 10:24 Sony at ISE 2020 Sony Professional Solutions Europe is demonstrating its bold vision to create the ideal future for education and work at ISE 2020. On display at stand 1-N20 ar the company’s latest AV and IT solutions, including a new beamforming microphone MAS-A100 for lectures and presentations, an upgrade to the transformative…
15.01.2020, 12:47 Harvest Partners Invests in MRI Private equity firm Harvest Partners, LP has joined TA Associates and GI Partners by taking a substantial shareholding in MRI through institutional funds under its management. MRI CEO, Patrick Ghilani. TA Associates has also announced a significant new investment in the business. The investments will enable…
08.01.2020, 16:16 MRI Acquires Lindsey Software MRI Software has bolstered its public housing property management and compliance solutions capabilities following the acquisition of Lindsey Software which was announced earlier today. David Carner, SVP of Residential Solutions for MRI. Lindsey Software supplies property management software and services for public and affordable housing organizations in the United…
22.11.2019, 13:31 MRI Software Acquires Multifamily Insurance Partners Global real estate software company MRI Software has acquired Multifamily Insurance Partners, a leader in resident insurance programs for the US multifamily rental market. Headquartered in Ohio, Multifamily Insurance Partners is a pioneer in designing and executing resident insurance programs. Over 80 per cent of the…
15.10.2019, 15:52 More Choice than Ever MRI Software has unveiled new solutions for the real estate and facilities management industries at MRI Ascend, its North American users conference in Anaheim, California. The event at the Anaheim Convention Centre which ends tomorrow (16th October) involves 1,300 attendees, including representatives of more than 60 of the…
15.08.2019, 11:32 FCO to Implement MRI Horizon IWMS Platform Globally The United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has selected an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) developed by MRI for implementation in its portfolio of more than 5,000 Properties. MRI’s Dermot Briody. The Horizon platform is currently used by Network Rail in the UK…
29.04.2019, 12:02 AIMDA Website Launch The new Association of Independent Meter and Data Agents (AIMDA) website includes information on its lobbying of the United Kingdom Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM). AIMDA, which is made up of seven of the UK’s largest, competing independent…
05.03.2019, 12:08 A Career Path into Engineering Engineering apprentices Tyra Garrett, Sarah Hewitt and George Stewart give their verdict on Thales Group’s apprenticeship programme in the United Kingdom. With over 250 apprentices at ten key sites in the UK, French multinational aerospace, defence, transportation and security contractor Thales prides itself on the range of career…
14.02.2019, 10:37 Connecting Analogue CCTV to Digital Video Walls UVS has launched a unique new product to help a growing number of security and CCTV monitoring centres connect their outdated CCTV systems to modern, high spec video walls and displays. The ExDec Decoder and Software Suite, developed and launched by video wall and visual…