Since its inception, Ostara Systems has pursued the ideology of creating an FM system who’s underlying strength is its flexibility. Ostara now boasts a wide-ranging portfolio of clients, from Hawthorn Leisure Ltd and Whitbread in the hospitality sector, to Santander ...

Specifying new CAFM software can be a complicated affair. Paul Djuric, Head of Techniche EMEA, explains how to gather your requirements and avoid common mistakes According to the Project Management Institute, 47 per cent of unsuccessful projects fail to meet ...

A recent Condeco study suggests most business leaders see the value of agile working practices. How can CAFM systems support new flexible environments, including coworking and serviced office spaces? TONY GREEN TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER, FSI Most people are now fully ...

As awareness and adoption of BIM slowly spreads, Jon Clark, Sales Manager at FSI, reiterates the benefits of what should be a fundamental FM tool We all hear that BIM (building information modelling) holds the keys to the future of ...

Just as the UK continues to lag behind in productivity, the FM sector is hardly at the cutting edge when it comes to embracing the latest tech. What can CAFM do to help? A report, ‘Solving the UK’s productivity puzzle in ...

Cleaning apps integrated with CAFM can improve the efficiency of the cleaning function, says Karl Greenfield, senior product specialist at FSI Incorporating cleaning processes within the analytical and performance management capabilities of CAFM adds a new, scientific aspect to what ...

We asked a group of CAFM suppliers for their views on how CAFM software is developing to make facilities management easier and more efficient PAUL DJURIC CEO, URGENT TECHNOLOGY Automation is the key to the next big step-change in facilities ...

From IoT integration to robotics, intelligent assistants and virtual reality, CAFM might appear to be moving into the realms of science fiction. But as leading vendors explain, technology is driving unprecedented CAFM functionality which will benefit users and suppliers alike ...