Harnessing the IoT and connected sensory devices facilitates monitoring of water systems for the Legionella pneumophila bacteria according to Gareth Mitchell, UK key account manager at Heliot and Cistermiser managing director, Richard Braid. Legionella has been making headlines recently, and not for the right reasons. These waterborne bacteria, responsible for severe respiratory illnesses, like Legionnaires’ disease,…
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Residential real estate developer London Land Group and ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division have signed a key supplier agreement to deliver unparalleled living experiences through the seamless integration of connected systems. Under the partnership, residents will benefit from energy savings and next-generation home automation. With energy management tools at their fingertips, residents will experience the…
Kodak Alaris has been named a ‘Major Player’ in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) Software 2023-2024 Vendor Assessment. The vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on qualitative and quantitative…
Elior UK is rolling out mixed reality (MR) headsets to support training of catering teams in the healthcare and retirement living sectors. Microsoft’s MR technology, HoloLens 2, utiilises wearable glasses with multiple sensors, advanced optics, and holographic processing. The holograms can be used to display information, blend with the real world or simulate a virtual…
Video wall solutions provider Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) and security video software developer Wavestore have announced an integration partnership to offer a wider range of new technology solutions. Wavestore clients will soon benefit from having the full range of Lucidity video wall functionality from within Wavestore’s highly secure, intelligent open-platform video management software. The collaboration includes…
Made Smarter, a programme helping SME manufacturers in the UK access technology and digital skills, is to be rolled out nationally. The government has committed to expanding the Made Smarter Adoption Programme to all nine English regions in 2025-26 before working with Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland from 2026-27. An announcement by HM Treasury on…
SS&C Blue Prism has been named as a Leader and “Star Performer” in the Everest Group Process Orchestration Products PEAK Matrix Assessment for 2023.Analyzing products, applications and strengths of 24 technology providers in the market, the Process Orchestration Products PEAK Matrix Assessment 2023 is a key indicator of the process orchestration landscape and emerging trends. The research helps buyers select technology providers for…
On 7th November, more than 160 guests joined Veolia at BMA House in London to discuss sustainability and learn about the recycling and energy solutions the company is deploying on the Road to Net Zero. Sustainable Futures was a customer event with a Local Authority focus and a first for Veolia who now work with…
The UK Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has selected Serco to deliver electronic monitoring services in England and Wales under a new contract with an estimated value of around £200 million over the initial six-year term and £275m if options to extend for a further two one-year terms are exercised. The contract, which was awarded on…
Jason Petsch, CEO of outdoor estates maintenance company OUTCO, explains how winter gritting and other challenging outdoor work can be made safer through innovation. Over winter, we all feel that sense of battling the elements. Even if we’re not an outdoor worker taking on the weather, it’s hard to escape an oppressive sense of darker…
Ryan Mitchell, Farnek’s head of Quality, Health, Safety, Excellence and Wellbeing (QHSEW), was a speaker at the recent ‘Revolutionising Health and Safety Auditing through Digitalisation’ forum in Dubai. Organised to raise awareness of how digitalisation can assist health and safety auditors, the forum presented tools and mobile apps, and explored how they are transforming the…
With recorded crime in England and Wales now above pre-pandemic levels, Chris Potts looks at how communication technology is supporting the security sector and the police. The number of professional security guards in the UK is on the decline, and it is widely known that the sector is having a challenging time recruiting for a shortage…
Control room video wall company Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) has appointed Karen Churchill to a senior business and customer development role. Churchill has widespread experience in the video control room sector, having previously spent 12 years with advanced surveillance technology company Synectics and, more recently, three years with software integration solutions provider Cortech. She first joined the…
The European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) has convened for its inaugural in-person meeting at the Interroll Academy in Hückelhoven, Germany. Over 70 EHEDG members were invited to participate in this year’s event. EHEDG is supporting global supplier of material handling solutions Interroll by encouraging discussion about ‘hygienic’ engineering and its future. It has…
Evolution has designed and installed an integrated security system for a major conglomerate’s new EMEA HQ using the very latest CCTV, intruder alarm and access control technologies. The new security system is the latest in a series of projects completed for the client since the two companies started working together in 2017. The fire and…
An industry collaboration between sustainable technology specialist Pilot Group and global heating equipment manufacturer Reznor aims to provide cost-effective energy solutions for UK businesses. Pilot Group’s Energy Management System (EMS) will be exclusively offered alongside Reznor’s HVAC equipment to create the NOVA EMS. This combined system integrates Reznor’s advanced unit and radiant heater ranges with…
An HP survey of construction workers in the US, UK and Germany has found little progress in addressing reportedly sluggish levels of productivity. Conducted by Censuswide, the first HP ‘State of Construction Productivity’ survey followed a McKinsey report highlighting labor productivity increases in manufacturing of 3.6 perc ent a year over the past two decades against…
Jason Petch, CEO of OUTCO, says a wider range of easily accessible technologies are delivering more than cost and efficiency savings for users of winter gritting services. Today, technology and data are changing every sector – and the outdoor estate is no exception. In areas such as Winter Gritting where responsiveness, and above all consistency…
Singapore-based robotics company Lionsbot International has named The Rex Cleaning Cobot, the latest large-scale cleaning solution in Bidvest Noonan’s portfolio, as the recipient of its Worldwide Best Performance Award for 2023. Deployed at the Swords Pavilions shopping centre in Fingal, Dublin, Cleaning Cobot uses lidar, depth cameras, and sonar sensors to help it navigate and avoid…
Merlin Connect, a new technology platform from Mitie, supports intelligence-led cleaning communication, data collection and analytics. The app-based solution is accessed by hand-held device and through an online dashboard which generates insights to drive efficiencies, empower cleaning technicians, provide a better user experience and support a demand-led service. Merlin Connect provides the ability to collect…
As Wales Tech Week draws closer, visitors can expect digital transformation in manufacturing to be one of the main focuses. Technology and digital transformation matters in Welsh manufacturing – and it’s easier than you think to get started. We spoke to experts in the industry to see how manufacturing businesses stand to reap huge benefits…
PPDS has launched the HAL5023 Professional Soundbar featuring a built-in subwoofer for Philips MediaSuite TVs installed in hotels. Developed in collaboration with TP Vision’s Philips sound team, the solution boasts a sleek and stylish trapezoid design measuring W70 x D12 x H7cm, with a 2.1 channel setup delivering an output power of 200 W max…
Johnson Controls has added long-distance connectivity between buildings and improved visual alarm safety to its ES Net Life Safety Network. The ES Net Network Bridge facilitates secure data transfer over existing network infrastructure, streamlining monitoring and control across dispersed facilities and campuses. Anna Khanova, Vice President of Global Product Management at Johnson Controls, says, “Large…
ISS is accelerating its progress towards full-scope net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 by implementing enterprise climate platform, Watershed’s carbon accounting solution across its global operations. All ISS country teams across ISS’s more than 30 markets will be empowered with the capability to measure and manage their own carbon footprint, thereby quantifying the impacts…
BT and Johnson Controls are collaborating to help business customers in the UK and internationally benefit from smart buildings technology to digitally monitor, analyse and optimise energy use in workplaces. Buildings from offices to factories can all benefit, helping customers reach Net Zero faster while reducing operating costs. The global leaders in their respective fields…
Global sensor manufacturer OPTEX has unveiled a new series of vehicle detection sensors for customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Extending its existing range, the OVS-02GT sensors feature microwave technology with short and long-range detection logic, helping to provide vehicle detection for gate and barrier automation at a wide range of commercial, residential,…
Oral Roberts University (ORU) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is renowned globally for its diverse educational offerings and multicultural campus environment. Home to the Golden Eagles and sixteen national intercollegiate athletics teams, ORU has a rich history of nurturing elite athletes. To provide their students with the best possible resources, ORU recently unveiled the state-of-the-art Mike Carter…
ISS has inaugurated a “Future of Work Innovation Lab” in the Portuguese city of Porto dedicated to developing software solutions that meet new workplace demands on employers and employees. As office buildings around the world are increasingly equipped with technology including sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices to support a more productive and seamless…
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…
Anchor Homes, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life, has renewed and expanded a £45 million catering contract with Elior Group business, Caterplus. Caterplus employs a team of around 400 people on the contract to provide specialist catering services for over 3,000 residents living within 63 ‘extra care’…
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…
Accruent has integrated its Maintenance Connection Computerized Maintenance Management System with the Meridian engineering document management system (EDMS) and vx Observe IoT platforms to facilitate interaction between maintenance, operations and engineering teams in the manufacturing sector. Historically, CMMS users have grappled with the challenges of toggling between their CMMS platform and engineering document management…
Baxi’s parent company BDR Thermea Group is acquiring a 25 per cent stake in G.I. Holding, a market leader in renewable energy-powered commercial and industrial climate solutions. Headquartered in Latisana, Italy, G.I. Holding manufactures and markets a range of heat pumps, liquid chillers, air handling units, rooftop-packaged units and fan coil units under the brand…
In 2023, global sensor manufacturer Leuze Group celebrates 60 years since the launch ot its electronics division. Today, over 1,600 ‘Sensor People’ worldwide create the innovations of tomorrow: Sensor and safety solutions in automation technology. Who would have imagined the launch of a fragile “Electronics” seedling as a division of Leuze would have created a…
A collaboration between Sonar Real Estate and MeteoViva Deutschland is reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption at The Squaire, a landmark commercial development adjacent to Frankfurt Airport. MeteoViva previously conducted a detailed feasibility study which projected minimum carbon savings of 400 metric tonnes (or around 14 per cent) and energy savings of 20 per cent…
Sigfox operator and IoT network Heliot Europe has appointed Gareth Mitchell as UK Partner Manager following its acquisition of WND UK’s Sigfox 0G™ network operations. Heliot Europe is the exclusive operator of the global Sigfox 0G network in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, the UK, Denmark and Liechtenstein. Mitchell, who has previously worked for BT Wholesale and…
Teachers and students at the Akvarelli School in Forssa, Finland are benefitting from the installation of AV technology in all 25 classrooms. Akvarelli School: A Modern Learning Centre Located in Forssa, a small Finnish municipality with a population of around 16,500, Akvarelli is an exciting new, multi-purpose learning centre developed at a cost of €24m…
Residential housebuilder Bellway has created ‘The Future Home’ within Energy House 2.0 (EH 2.0), an unique £16 million research facility at The University of Salford in the United Kingdom. EH 2.0 has been partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund and is the largest test and research facility which focuses on fuel-efficient technologies. In…
CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions business has now deployed AI-powered smart facilities management solutions at more than 20,000 client sites representing a billion square feet. The company’s offering leveraging its AI-based Nexus platform and a rich trove of building operations and utilisation data which CBRE claims as the largest in the global property industry to deliver…
Capgemini has extended its integrated facilities management (IFM) contract with ISS in Europe and North America for a further three years. ISS has worked with the business and technology transformation company since 2012, when it started to deliver services to office sites in the UK. The contract has since been expanded to also include sites…
AMADA WELD TECH Inc., highlights its MIB-300A and MIB-600A AC Inverter Welding Power Supplies which offer increased control resulting in more exact heat input and better quality welds as compared to traditional AC weld controls. The AC inverter uses inverter technology with pulse width modulation (PWM) to produce and simulate an AC waveform. Unlike AC…
In a collaborative effort involving SWARCO, Intech Solutions, and Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS), Wolverhampton City Council’s urban traffic control centre (UTC) has undergone a technological transformation with the latest advancements in video wall display and controller technology. Given their established history of working with the city council, Intech Solutions was tasked with providing an advanced…
Global AV over IP (AVoIP) solutions provider Kramer Electronics has appointed Marco Widmann as its new Area Sales Manager for Central Germany and the DACH market. Widmann who brings substantial AV/IT expertise to the team will report to Gerrit Lipgens, who recently became Country Manager for Germany. Widmann’s new responsibilities encompass building and solidifying partnerships,…
A new whitepaper from Planon looks at how the adoption of smart building technology is changing expectations by placing new demands on building operators and owners. Topics covered by the whitepaper include: Defining what a ‘smart building’ is The role of smart building data in operations and maintenance Exploiting the benefits of your smart building…
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,…
New research from Rentokil Pest Control highlights how smart technology is helping to prevent pest infestations from occurring. Presented in a new white paper, Smart, sustainable rodent control for the 21st century, the research focuses on damage caused by rodent infestations which is estimated at £6.9 billion (US $ 8.8) globally every year, and finds businesses…
A Crown Commercial Service-funded digital platform has identified millions of pounds of potential savings for NHS procurement teams in its first year of operation according to the UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Subscribers to Atamis who include 258 NHS organisations (or 69% of the total) are benefiting from access to each element…
BPD Zenith has acquired enterprise asset management (EAM) solutions company and IBM and IFS Gold partner, Peacock Engineering. The acquisition is expected to strengthen BPD Zenith’s global asset management technology capabilities by adding Fingertip, Peacock’s mobility solution, to its solutions’ portfolio. Developed in 2016, Fingertip provides a data link in real time to asset-driven organisations,…
In a bid to elevate the fan experience at Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants have partnered with AI and computer vision company Mashgin to introduce a ‘Grab & Go’ self-checkout system for beverages and snacks. The collaboration addresses the need for quicker and more convenient purchase options for spectators during game days. Giants fans…
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a three-year contract to Compass Group business Medirest to manage catering and facilities management services. The partnership, which commenced in July 2023, aims to elevate service quality and enhance the overall experience for patients. Our thorough procurement process required bidders to increase pay for all staff to…
On Saturday, 22nd July, The 2023 Secret Garden Party wowed attendees by showcasing an unprecedented combination of fireworks, lighting, and lasers alongside a mesmerising display of hundreds of drones, marking the largest multi-media airborne act ever witnessed at a UK music festival. The dazzling drone display, titled “Cosmic Wisdom,” was expertly produced by Celestial, a…
Autonomous post sortation company LiBiao Robotics has selected Frankfurt for its new European headquarters, inaugurating a new office space with a showroom and demonstration zones for visitors. Founder and CEO, Xia Huiling, says: “Apart from providing a base for our European sales and service teams, the new premises will be a place where logistics professionals can…
Allied Telesis, a global leader in connectivity solutions and intelligent networking tools, is pleased to introduce the IE220 Series of industrial-grade switches – ruggedized for enduring performance in harsh environments, such as those found in OT networks and outdoor installations. These switches are hardened to withstand difficult environmental conditions, such as electromagnetic noise, wide-ranging temperatures, high humidity,…
Griffith Foods has selected WCS Environmental Engineering technology to enhance the wastewater treatment process at its UK site in Wincanton, Somerset. The supplier of seasonings, coatings, sauce, dressings and butter portions to the food industry which defines its corporate mission as to “blend care and creativity to nourish the world”, required its previous onsite water…
A new whitepaper from BSI addresses digitalisation in ensuring the built environment benefits from the circular economy. Authored by Dr. Seyed Ghaffar, Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at Brunel University London and Paul Mullett, Group Engineering and Technology Director at Robert Bird Group, ‘Completing the Circle – How Digitalization will Unlock Circular Construction’, considers the…
One of London’s best-preserved Victorian theatres, the Harold Pinter on Panton Street in Westminster, has received a fire system upgrade which uses the latest wireless technology. Known as the Comedy Theatre until 2011, the Pinter was built in 1881 to designed by Thomas Verity and, despite changes elsewhere in the building, its 796-seater three-level horseshoe…
Wessex Cleaning Equipment will host its annual ‘I-Team Roadshow’ showcasing some of the latest developments in cleaning technology on 24th August in Southampton. The event gathers industry experts, thought leaders, and cleaning professionals from around the globe to explore the latest technological advancements, sustainable practices and improvements for supporting operational efficiency. During the roadshow, attendees…
Rail freight provider Freightliner has used video technology supplied by Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) for a new National Operations Centre control room at its Birmingham depot. Freightliner, part of the Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) group, offers a wide range of rail freight solutions to cater for diverse needs, providing safe, reliable and cost-effective rail freight…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) achieved savings of AED 509,658 (US $138,760) between 2021 and 2022 by using 3D printing technology to manufacture replacement parts. According to the state-owned utilities company, 1,800 spare parts were created for its generation, transmission, and distribution divisions by a dedicated 3D printing lab within its Research and Development…
Freshippo, Alibaba Group’s new retail venture, has inaugurated a supply chain center in Shanghai to support cold chain logistics distribution in the capital and at major locations across eastern China. Serving multiple cities including Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Hefei, the facility which is located in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai took three years to…
In advance of London Climate Action Week (LCAW), Paul Wrighton, Director of Sustainable Infrastructure for the UK and Ireland at Johnson Controls, says harnessing the diversity of the capital’s buildings, technology, financing and upskilling local communities are key to the Mayor’s ambitious targets. London Climate Action Week is harnessing the power of London for global climate action.…
Abloy UK, Aspex and Johan Doors have worked in collaboration to provide the University of St Andrews with a compliant access control solution for the £12 million refurbishment of Younger Hall which is used for graduation ceremonies. Located in the centre of St Andrews, the venue is named after James and Annie Younger, local philanthropists…
The PSNI Global Alliance of AV integrators, manufacturers, distributors and service partners has named Legrand, Biamp, Williams AV and ZeeVee as the winners of its annual ‘Quality Cup’ during a Recognition Breakfast at InfoComm, with Lightware and Shure being selected for additional accolades from the organization. Quality Cup winners are voted for by members of…
Mitsubishi Electric has added the LGH-RVX3-E Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system to its flagship range of ventilation solutions for commercial buildings. The units are designed to extract stale indoor air continuously and efficiently, and replace it with fresh filtered air from outside. With heat recovery, the system also minimises the amount of…
Merseytravel has selected SPIE UK to deliver works associated with the supply and installation of ten new variable message sign locations on approach roads to the Kingsway (Wallasey) and Queensway Tunnels. The VMS Contract includes the supply and installation of new signs which will provide safety measures by advising motorists of additional information, in relation…
MRI Software has launched a new workplace strategy to encourage more diverse perspectives and experiences after Patrick Ghilani joined over 2,000 other CEOs by pledging his support for the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion initiative. Billed as the “largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace”, CEO Action for Diversity &…
ExCeL London is the first event space in the United Kingdom to open a frictionless checkout-free store with the launch of ‘Market Express’. Conceived by the venue operator and it’s long-standing catering partner Levy UK + Ireland, the store is powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology and expected to speed up the customer journey…
Envoy has launched a new workplace occupancy analytics solution to facilitate capturing data from multiple sources including door access scans, WiFi, and employee app sign-ins. By pulling information from diverse sources across redundant network capacity, the company is offering planners and facility managers a comprehensive overview of what is happening in workplaces, including information relating…
Planon has announced a strategic collaboration to bring SAP’s market-leading ERP capabilities to its real estate and smart building management platform for better integration of processes and technology. Teaming up with Planon and its shareholder Schneider Electric on the joint vision to connect buildings, people and processes in a sustainable way unlocks significant value for our…
WH Smith North America (WHSNA) which incorporates leading retailer to the airport marketplace Marshall Retail Group, is leveraging Oracle’s retail cloud platform to better manage planning and inventory across its 300+ specialty airport and casino stores in the US and Canada. WHSNA’s stores include company-owned and household brands such as Harley-Davidson, In Motion, LEGO and TUMI.…
Johnson Controls has been included on the Clean200™ list of companies for “putting sustainability at the heart of” its products, services, business models and investments for an 8th consecutive year. The rankings based on an audit of 6,720 global companies by As You Sow and Corporate Knights, compare volumes of revenue generated via sustainable business…
Notts Golf Club, also known as Hollinwell, has enhanced its fire protection with the installation of over 100 wireless fire devices. The Nottinghamshire-based club has been located at its current site since 1901 and is one of the UK’s top 50 golf courses. Its historic buildings once hosted many famous players, including Enid Wilson, a…
Early detection of health issues in dairy cows reduces methane production by up to 15 per cent, a trial of a smart health monitoring system at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein agricultural centre in Austria has found. Researchers at one of the country’s leading research and teaching centres for farming assessed the sensor-based smaXtec Health System which…
State-owned postal service Qatar Post has placed an order for a new parcel sortation system based on autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology. Installation of the new system which has been developed and supplied by LiBiao Robotics is set to commence in April and is expected to be completed in just four weeks. Sortation robots are…
A partnership between Quorn and automation specialist Karakuri will optimise production of vegetarian and vegan protein alternatives by quick service (QSR) Fast Casual kitchens. Restaurants are increasingly embracing intelligent kitchen automation to help them maximise kitchen efficiencies and lower operational costs, while also delivering perfectly cooked food to their customers. However, this automation needs to…
A collaboration between PPDS and software company Telelogos will deliver the first fully approved content and device management solution for the new Philips Tableaux series of colour ePaper displays. Philips Tableaux ePaper displays create exciting new opportunities for digital signage displays by delivering full-colour content while running, 24/7 unplugged, and with zero power. Telelogos’ software…
Despite contributing around a fifth of carbon emissions globally, the manufacturing and production sector is struggling to leverage data to make operations more sustainable, according to a new survey by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). HPE’s Data Maturity Survey asks organisations about their capacity for creating value from data, including strategic, organisational, and technological. The survey…
New provisions of the 2022 Building Safety Act came into force in the United Kingdom on 1st April, including a duty for owners of high-rise buildings to keep the safety and standard of buildings under review and a duty to establish a system for sharing building safety information[1]. Full implementation of the Act is due…
As renewable energy becomes the norm, Adam Wells, solutions engineer for Pfannenberg USA, explains why thermal regulation is important for the safe and efficient operation of battery energy storage systems (BESS). The widespread adoption of battery energy storage systems (BESS) serves as an enabling technology for the radical transformation of how the world generates and…
Jess O’Dwyer, General Manager-Europe at Pocketalk, says embracing language diversity and improving communication are essential for closing the resource gap in the UK’s facilities management sector. The UK facilities management sector has always been heavily reliant on a foreign workforce. However, the impact of three significant factors – Brexit, the COVID pandemic and Russia’s invasion…
Global video wall and control room solutions provider Datapath have launched ActiveSQX2, a peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) plug-in card which allows IP sources to be decoded for display on video walls and workstations, and for captured sources to be encoded for delivery to other parts of the ecosystem. When combined with Datapath capture and…
Fiix, Rockwell Automation’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), has been named as a winner of The Business Intelligence Group’s 2023 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards Program. Fiix Foresight, the solution’s AI-powered decision-making support tool, quickly analyzes maintenance data and provides recommendations based on trends in this data, enabling teams to predict and prevent breakdowns, delays and…
With the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) season underway, an increasing number of baseball parks are using an AI-powered machine to reduce waiting times for long concession queues. Mashgin, which bills itself as the “world’s fastest touchless self-checkout system”, has close to 200 kiosks in 16 MLB venues, with the latest deployments including loanDepot Park…
Mace has announced new plans to save 10 million tonnes of carbon associated with buildings and infrastructure it delivers across the world. The new target comes months after the business announced it had secured a pipeline of carbon reduction works with clients that would exceed its original target of saving a million tonnes of carbon…
Bouygues Energies and Services has renewed a contract with REAMS for the provision of engineering advice and asset management technology solutions across its portfolio of infrastructure and industrial facilities management contracts. The renewed partnership builds on a deployment of ELIAS’ digital asset management platform, REAMS, to capture data about 1.4 million assets from 40 facility…
Nivedha Sridhar, Facilio’s director of marketing, considers challenges facing operators of legacy computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS), and how the latest iterations of operational maintenance software can keep businesses ahead of the curve.Despite its reputation for being somewhat of a laggard in adopting new technologies, the built environment is experiencing a watershed moment as it…
European caterer BaxterStorey is opening a micro supermarket that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to create a checkout-free experience at Amazon’s London headquarters in Shoreditch – the first time the technology is being used by a hospitality business in the UK. The opening of the BaxterStorey-operated shop, called Social Bee, on the 21 March, will mark the debut of Amazon’s Just…
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…
Planon has acquired Bremen-based control.IT Unternehmensberatung GmbH, and subsidiaries easol GmbH and Synapplix GmbH as it strengthens its cloud-based real estate (RE) asset and portfolio management capabilities. control.IT has supported the real estate sector in Germany for more than 27 years, and has a user base across the DACH region and worldwide. Its SaaS products,…
Smart Spaces has teamed up with HID to introduce an employee badge in Apple Wallet, offering secure and seamless building entry for employees at 22 Bishopsgate in the City of London. By adding their employee badge to Apple Wallet, employees and staff in the building can now safely and easily gain access to offices with…
Serco Middle East CEO Phil Malem has led a lively discussion of the company’s empowerment of female employees at the Women’s Pavilion in Expo City, Duba in advance of International Women’s Day. Women in Serco: Leading with Purpose, was attended by 100 employees and was organised in collaboration with SercoInspire, the company’s internal global platform,…