Technology: Page 16

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    Rolls-Royce Holdings names JLL as global facilities manager

    As part of a contract slated to begin in February, JLL will oversee operations across 44 sites in six countries.

    By • Sept. 5, 2023
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    FM:Systems’ acquisition by Johnson Controls marries occupancy data with controls, former CEO says

    Kurt von Koch, who is now an executive at Johnson Controls, discusses the software’s office insights, the acquisition and the future of building management controls.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Trendline

    Building Management and Maintenance Systems

    Systems for managing building operations and maintenance have the potential to increase efficiency and reduce costs, but upfront expenses, system integration, and putting insights to use remain concerns.

    By Facilities Dive staff
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    Deep Dive

    Value of indoor air quality improvements can help offset upgrade costs, keep buildings efficient

    As school starts and return-to-office mandates bring people indoors, lingering COVID-19 concerns and new ventilation requirements raise indoor air quality questions.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Dottid rolls out AI assistant for Asset OS platform to integrate data insights into workflows

    The chat interface has a help desk to streamline data integration and ensure accuracy by providing user-specific portfolio information, the proptech firm says. 

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Bluon’s new generative AI tool helps HVAC operators diagnose, solve problems

    The MasterMechanic natural language interface is trained on about 50,000 HVAC tech support calls and draws on machine learning to help operators solve complex HVAC problems, the software company says.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Dollar Tree eyes distribution efficiency with temperature controls

    The technology is expected to improve operating performance and drive efficiency at its facilities, the retailer’s CEO said.

    By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 30, 2023
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    FreeWire unveils tool to determine optimal EV charging locations

    The tool uses AI-based algorithms to analyze datasets and determine the optimal locations to place EV charging stations. 

    By Jessica Loder • Aug. 29, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Technology, sustainability and benchmarking are key to optimizing healthcare facility performance

    Focusing on efforts in those three areas can help managers meet demands for greater operational and cost efficiencies, healthcare facilities experts say. 

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Soft skills key to the evolving workplace, survey finds

    Amid tech advances, human skills like communication, problem solving and time management remain valuable, according to various reports.

    By Ginger Christ • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Integrated security architecture vital to tackling escalating threats, Info-Tech says

    Merging physical and digital security systems and protocols will help companies bolster their defense against threats, the global IT research and advisory firm said.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Cyber authorities have a plan to defend remote monitoring tools

    Threat actors can turn one point of attack into many by targeting remote management services that lack security controls.

    By Matt Kapko • Aug. 25, 2023
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    StoreEase unveils virtual self-storage platform amid rising demand for automation

    The white-label software-as-a-service product provides facilities operators with a suite of tools to capture customer interactions, manage communication and enhance operational insights.

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
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    Surging AI and cloud demand propel data center expansion, JLL says

    Supply constraints and soaring demand are forcing data center users to search for capacity well in advance of their preferred go-live date, the firm’s latest report found.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
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    US workers voice pessimism about AI and employment

    Findings of an American Staffing Association survey indicate that employees are worried about potential job replacement.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Rapid AI growth fuels data center demand: CBRE director

    Data center leasing activity has “shown remarkable resilience despite higher interest rates and economic uncertainty,” according to a report from the company.

    By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Two smart building firms raise millions to meet system control and automation demand

    Clockworks Analytics and Andorix announced significant fundraising Aug. 22. Both plan to accelerate deployment amid growth in building automation systems and sensor technology.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Spirit AeroSystems, Oak Ridge National Laboratory partner to cut industrial manufacturing emissions

    The Boeing supplier and the lab will collaborate to develop advanced material solutions for the commercial, defense and space aerostructure markets as part of an Energy Department effort.

    By Sara Samora • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Artificial intelligence, innovation highlighted in PropTech awards

    Several winners have been acquired by large enterprises as the industry prioritizes technology to improve cost efficiencies and reach decarbonization goals. 

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Healthcare facility managers walk a tightrope of tech, space and labor challenges

    “You can’t have an HVAC unit not function for a day. You can’t have the lights in a surgery room go out,” one industry exec says. “We have people’s lives at stake.”

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Modine targets Midwest school facilities managers with TMS Johnson deal

    The HVAC manufacturers’ partnership is expected to strengthen Modine’s Airedale indoor air quality solutions for K-12 schools amid code updates and federal funding programs. 

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    License plate recognition with cloud video surveillance mainly used for parking, Eagle Eye survey finds

    Operations and security were much less common uses for the technology when connected to its video management system, its research found.

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    DHL leans into automation in new Chicago e-commerce facility

    The Illinois facility includes a loop sorter from Honeywell equipped to process up to 40,000 parcels and packages per hour.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Return-to-office gains momentum, with U.S. desk reservations up 71%: Eptura

    Facilities managers face pressures to accommodate unpredictable workspace demand and varying occupancy rates for hybrid work amid data scarcity.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    LinkedIn launches AI tools to identify, connect to job candidates

    When an open position needs to be filled, these tools can be used to craft personalized messages to the most responsive job candidates.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Anviz rolls out SME cloud-based security management platform

    The firm says the product does not use on-site hardware and reduces the cost of security measures for small- and medium-sized facilities.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023