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IFMA Foundation - Pandemic Manual

The IFMA Foundation has published a new pandemic survival guide for companies planning to open their facilities and resume operations. This manual also includes an appendix article from Planon that explores workplace re-entry strategy from a technology perspective.

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Planon’s measures in relation to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We would like to inform you about the measures that Planon has taken to enable us to continue providing our services to our customers and partners. Of course, our concern is with the health and safety of our relations and our team.

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Ferris State University collaborates with Planon to enrich FM program

Ferris State University asked Planon software to partner on a facility management technology class, within the Bachelor of Science in Facility Management program, to introduce to the students the concept of IWMS and how an IWMS platform can contribute to effective management of facilities.

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Blogs
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Important stakeholders of the Campus of the Future

Students expect that the universities they attend will provide them with networking opportunities and pathways to collaboration with other students, universities, local communities, and employers. This means, universities must focus on the right stakeholders and constituencies for their students.

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Transforming Facilities Management into Infrastructure Management to Manage a Campus of the Future

Facilities management on a campus of the future goes beyond the management of physical buildings and assets. There is a blend of physical and digital infrastructure management that facilities management professionals must be prepared to tackle.

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White Papers
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Operating a Campus of the Future

Learn how to equip your team with the right integrated campus management solution to achieve goals around productivity, cost effectiveness, compliance, innovation, sustainability, and student experience.

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Blogs
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Campus Management Maturity Framework: Where are you in the journey to a smart campus?

Planon has developed a maturity framework for integrated campus management solutions that consists of these five levels: Initial, Managed, Defined, Measured, and Optimized. Campus managers can use this framework to help determine how their university compares with others.

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Blogs
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Operating the smart campus

With an integrated campus management system, universities can take a proactive approach to integrating new technologies on campus.

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Blogs
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In search of an ‘intelligent’ campus

This blog explores the evolution of the smart campus into an intelligent campus and the potential benefits this provides for campus managers.

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Illinois Tech rolls out Planon’s IWMS to all students

Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), a private, technology-focused research university in Chicago, IL selected and launched Planon Universe, an integrated workplace management system (IWMS) initially in April 2018

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Higher Education Experts Define Campus Management Needs

Research report outlines economic, demographic, and technological shifts that universities face today and provide recommendations on how to meet these changes.

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Analyst Reports
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Defining the Needs of a Campus of the Future

In this report, a panel of higher education experts define the needs of a campus management system and give recommendations on how to tackle challenges around people, place, technology, education, and economics, which are all shaping the campus of the future.

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Demos
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Planon’s IWMS software

Meet with a real estate and facility management specialist to discuss your business needs and discover if Planon’s software solutions are a good fit for your organization.

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Affidea Group selects Planon to comply with Lease Accounting standard IFRS 16

Affidea Group has selected Planon’s Lease Accounting solution to comply with IFRS 16. Accounting firm KPMG is advising Affidea as a skilled implementation partner, ensuring a smooth and compliant implementation.

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How new lease accounting standards will impact your business

A lot is changing in lease accounting with 2019 underway. Starting January 1, 2019 – FASB, GASB, and IASB have new standards. This immediately raises several questions regarding the journey to becoming compliant and how these new standards impact your organization. In this FAQ, we’ll provide some expert insight to put your mind at ease.

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