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How to use AI to interact with your data
Aritificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the real estate industry by helping owners, operators, investors, and tenants to automate tasks and create efficiencies, resulting in better customer service and improved client retention. The technology …
Tell better stories with data visualisation
“Different stakeholders want to hear different stories from data, so giving them the tools to tailor what they need is key.” Ian Niblock, Senior Director Product Development, MRI Software When making big strategic decisions, the ability to tell a…
What are the key elements of a data platform?
Traditionally, the two key elements of a data platform have been data lakes and data warehouses. These elements are used for very different things and can be categorised in the following way: Data lake A central repository that allows you to store …
Data democracy – How accessible is your data?
We all understand the importance of clean data, but are you making the right data available to the right people? Is it presented it in an easily accessible, digestible format? Some organisations struggle with data they can’t access, because it eithe…
What is a healthy building?
Did you know that people spend around 90% of their time indoors? This fact alone makes it essential for both residential and commercial buildings to prioritise creating a healthy indoor environment. Healthy buildings ensure that everything from the a…
Make smarter decisions with AI-powered business intelligence
In today’s competitive real estate market, as the volume of data continues to grow across organisations, highly effective data management and business intelligence (BI) processes can provide significant advantages. BI has been around for a whi…
Why is facilities management important in the hospitality industry?
Facilities management plays a critical role in the hospitality industry, ensuring that properties run smoothly, guests are satisfied and operations remain cost-effective. From maintaining essential systems to managing guest services, the functions of…
What is condition-based maintenance?
Condition-based maintenance is an advanced approach that relies on real-time data to keep your equipment running smoothly. By continuously monitoring asset performance, you can predict when maintenance is needed, reducing downtime and preventing cost…