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Co-authored by Jenni Matthews – Retail Insights Analyst – at MRI Software, and Chloe Neslen – Director for Talent Management (EMEA) – at MRI Software. Key takeaways Women remain underrepresented in technology, limiting innovation a…

Key takeaways Facilities management is critical to keeping hospitality operations running smoothly and guests satisfied   Preventative maintenance improves efficiency and extends the lifespan of assets   Strong FM reduces costs by minimising reactiv…

Supporting admissions teams deliver accuracy, transparency and performance from application to allocation  Key takeaways School Offer Day requires complex coordination, from application validation to allocation and compliance   Around 500,000 applic…

The term “smart building” has been part of our industry vocabulary for years. Yet in many commercial environments across the UK, smart still too often means siloed. A building management system here – a people counting solution there – …

With governments, businesses and society as a whole pushing for Net Zero emissions and a reduced environmental footprint, facilities managers are under growing pressure to lead the charge, tasked with not only minimising environmental impact but also…

Key takeaways Local government reorganisation is underway, requiring councils to merge systems and services effectively   Legacy systems create silos, making integration and consistent service delivery difficult   Unified platforms reduce duplicatio…

Key takeaways Ballycastle named the biggest growing high street with 20% YoY footfall growth  Newcastle Quays is the top retail park at 10% growth  Victoria Shopping Centre in Southend had the largest footfall increase of all UK shopping centres at …

Key takeaways Education management is becoming more complex, requiring councils to adopt integrated, future-ready systems to meet rising demand and regulatory pressure. Selecting education management software is a strategic decision that directly im…