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This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson of Tomlinson Business Research. The integration of software aimed at supporting processes in the management of commercial and industrial facilities and real estate has been a continuing trend over recent years. It has gained ground with the convergence of building energy management software into common data platforms combining other facility, property and asset management solutions. These tools are variously grouped as workplace management solutions, IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management Systems) or CAFM (Computer Aided Facility Management) tools. IWMS, a term largely adopted by North American software vendors, was initially used in 2004 by Gartner, who defined it as an enterprise-class software platform that integrates five key components of functionality, operated from a single technology platform and database repository. These functional areas are: Real estate and lease management Facilities and space management Maintenance management Project management Environmental sustainability Gartner reported in its 2014 Magic Quadrant for Integrated Workplace Management Systems […]
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Several smart building startups will trial energy efficiency, HVAC optimization, and energy storage technology across Amazon fulfillment centers and warehouses in Europe after winning funding in this year’s Amazon Sustainability Accelerator (ASA). The 2024 ClimateTech Pilot Challenge has welcomed startups that have moved beyond prototype testing and are working towards generating initial revenue and growing […]
This Research Note examines what’s behind the acquisition of Danfoss Fire Safety A/S by Siemens Smart Infrastructure announced on 8th October 2024. We review the transaction details, the strategic rationale, the SEM-SAFE fire protection system, and deployments before assessing how this acquisition fits into Siemens fire safety portfolio. Transaction Details Siemens Smart Infrastructure has agreed […]
In today’s complex commercial real estate landscape, energy management has become a critical focus for asset managers, property managers, and facilities managers. As urbanization accelerates, energy demand grows, and the energy market becomes more volatile, optimizing energy use is no longer just about lowering costs, it has become a key factor in achieving sustainability, resource […]
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