8 FAQ's about mobile solutions and automation for improved maintenance operations
In this FAQ, we explore questions many organisations have about improving their maintenance operations, and how Planon’s IWMS and mobile applications can support your organisation in achieving greater maintenance management efficiency and success.
Read moreBrown University Selects Planon’s Facility Management Technology
Brown University (United States) has taken a major step forward with initiatives to enhance facility management across its campus through the selection of Planon’s integrated workplace management system (IWMS).
Read morePlanon acquires CAFM software conjectFM from Aconex
Planon announced today the acquisition of the CAFM software conjectFM from Aconex. The acquisition covers all areas of Aconex’s business relating to CAFM, including all employees, customers and software products.
Read moreAgile Workplace Management
The average workspace costs around £8,000 per year, with only 50% being used on a typical working day. Facility and Real Estate Managers are constantly looking for solutions to maximise occupancy, match supply and demand of spaces and services, as well as reduce costs and energy consumption.
Read moreWater utility improves meeting room occupancy with Planon’s IoT platform
Planon announced that Waterschap Zuiderzeeland has successfully completed a pilot of Planon’s IoT platform.
Read morePlanon recognised as a supplier of cloud software on G-Cloud 9 Digital Framework
Planon Limited is officially listed as a supplier of cloud software on the G-Cloud 9 Digital Framework. The G-Cloud framework is an agreement between the government and suppliers who provide cloud-based services
Read moreCalifornia Polytechnic State University Selects Planon for Managing Campus Facilities
Planon announced today that California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) selected Planon’s Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) for the management, development and optimisation of their campus facilities.
Read moreFAQ - How the Internet of Things is enhancing the workplace
This FAQ answers five questions for corporate real estate and facility managers who want to embrace the benefits of internet-connected assets.
Read moreSPIE Deutschland & Zentraleuropa enhances operational processes with Planon software
SPIE, a leading European multi-technical services provider, chooses Planon's software for commercial service providers to streamline operational processes.
Read morePlanon recognised as a “Leader” in the Green Quadrant® IWMS
Planon announced that it has again been recognised as a strong solution provider in the global IWMS market by being named as a "Leader" in the Verdantix 2017 Green Quadrant® IWMS.
Read moreDartmouth College Selects Planon’s IWMS for optimisation of Facilities Operations
Dartmouth College has selected Planon’s IWMS for optimisation of facilities operations. The Planon solution will help the maintenance operations, property, and space teams to effectively and efficiently manage the Ivy League facilities throughout the entire facilities lifecycle.
Read moreThe Facility Manager’s Guide to Information Technology
The IFMA IT Community and the computer-aided facility management working group of the German Facility Management Association have released an updated edition of the popular book, “The Facility Manager’s Guide to Information Technology.”
Read moreThe new lease accounting standards: Implications and Opportunities
This article discusses the changes that the new IFRS and FASB lease accounting standards will impose on real estate lease practices. Their implications encompass more than merely reporting: it may well impact decision-making procedures as well as lease administration processes themselves.
Read morePlanon's software receives validation on IASB and FASB
Planon has received additional validation from a Big Four accounting firm on leasing calculations performed by Planon’s software. This validation confirms Planon has the capability for accurate lease calculations for operating and finance/capital leases in accordance with both the current and the new lease accounting standards from the IASB and FASB.
Read moreCorporate Real Estate: no benchmarking without the correct data
Reliable references and background An increasing number of organisations are looking for insights into their real estate portfolios. In many cases, this quest runs alongside a process of centralising real estate management into one department. But insight into property is not enough: without some context, it’s impossible to identify potential improvements in real estate, implement the focused actions and evaluate the results. Benchmarking against similar organisations using comparable standards is the solution for translating insights into reliable forecasts.
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