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What is criticality analysis? A guide to smarter asset prioritisation
Criticality analysis is a structured method for ranking assets by importance, risk and impact. In property and facilities management, it provides a way to determine which systems matter most to performance and which require the highest level of atten…
How to increase conversions in retail
In today’s competitive retail landscape, boosting conversions is one of the biggest challenges and also the key to driving consistent sales growth. Learning how to increase conversions in retail starts with understanding customer behaviour, optimisin…
How to increase footfall in a retail store
Looking for effective ways to drive footfall in your retail store? In today’s competitive retail landscape attracting more customers to your physical location is crucial for boosting sales and building brand loyalty. In this post, we’ll explore data …
The ultimate property management software guide
Table of contents Why property management software matters today What is property management software? Key features of property management software Benefits of property management software How to choose the right property management software Common …
Smokescreen or smart tech? What corporate real estate leaders really think about AI
Artificial intelligence has moved from buzzword to boardroom agenda but is it truly transforming corporate real estate or just clouding our judgment with hype? That’s what MRI Software set out to explore at the 2025 CoreNet Global Summit in Anaheim t…
How to get started on your AI journey
While much of the real estate industry has spent 2025 talking about AI and its many uses in daily life, few organisations have fully embarked on enterprise-level AI journeys. Let’s look at how organisations can assess their options when it comes to u…
CAFM vs IWMS: Key differences explained
When researching the right facilities technology for your organisation, two terms you’ll hear frequently are CAFM (Computer‑Aided Facilities Management) and IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management System). Both these technologies support FM teams, but …