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…
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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 [email protected]™ 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…