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The office is a continuously evolving space. Over past decades we have seen the slow transition of layout from cubicles to open plan and of design from formal to comfortable, as well as the rise of health and wellbeing features. We have also seen a steady increase in the amount of technology in offices, with […]

Capital from Private Equity (PE) firms is powering the growth of workplace management software companies, as they redefine and augment their product offerings.  Demand is accelerating for digital hybrid workplace concepts which have gained momentum during the pandemic as businesses balance working from home and the return to the office.  COVID-19 has reshaped the way businesses think about their […]

This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. The complex landscape of workplace platforms can be a source of confusion for the buyer of office apps, according to our latest report “The Global Market for Workplace Experience Apps 2020 to 2025”. Over 100 suppliers in the global market compete for attention offering a […]

This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. Workplace technology has become a significant focus for acquisition activity this year as 15 M&A deals to date enable commercial real estate stakeholders to augment their software and IoT offerings.   The strategic rationale for deals is on expanding solutions that address landlords’ needs to ensure […]

This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. Indoor location-based platforms using digital mapping, indoor positioning and analytics are showing signs of entering the mainstream across a range of use cases in commercial and industrial buildings. As businesses try to find ways of safely reopening offices, factories and campuses, indoor location […]

This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. According to our recently published Startups Report, M&A continues to be a significant growth strategy for many incumbents providing solutions and services in the smart buildings space, as they seek to augment their portfolio offerings. Startup companies are becoming increasingly attractive targets for […]

This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. Software is a critical component in the lifecycle of a commercial building, starting from the design, planning and construction phases through to building operations and facility maintenance; followed by refurbishment and renovation before the final demolition phase. Until recently, the design and construction […]

At the World Economic Forum in Davos last month, the CEO of JLL explained why “data is absolutely critical” to the firm. This from the 2nd largest commercial real estate brokerage and service provider in the world shows the extent to which technology will shape the next decade in property. The interview continued, “Ulbrich highlighted […]